Minimum Rate of Wages – West Bengal (July, 2026)

The Government of West Bengal has recently announced the minimum wages for the state.

• Date of Notification: 22nd June, 2026
• Date of Applicability: 1^st July, 2026 to 31st December, 2026
• For Shops and Establishments

Zone A : Areas under Municipal Corporations, Municipalities, Notified Areas, Development Authorities, Thermal Power Plant areas including Township Areas.

Zone B : Rest of West Bengal.

• Unskilled: Peon, Cleaner, Sweeper, Security Guard, Bearer, Messenger
• Semi-Skilled: Duftry, Assistant Accountant
• Skilled:  Clerk, Typist, Office Assistant, Office Maintenance and Inventory Management Staff, Data Entry Operator, Accountant
• Highly Skilled: Head Assistant, Senior Accountant, Computer Operator, Research And Development Staff/Executive, Market Research Staff/Executive, Godown-in- Charge, Office Supervisor, Sales Representative/Sales Promotion Employees

For more information, please refer to the attachment below.

WB_MINIMUM_WAGES_JULY_2026