Status
Mandatory for All Employers
Effective Period
In force from 1 April 2026
Notification
Fresh fixation w.e.f. 1 Apr 2026
Issued by the Labour Department, Government of Haryana. Applies to every employer registered under Shops & Commercial Establishments in Haryana. Non-compliance attracts penalty under the Code on Wages, 2019.
Minimum Wages in Haryana
2026 — Skill-Wise Rates
Official minimum wage rates for Haryana - among the higher rates in north India. Haryana applies statewide skill-based rates (no zones). The April 2026 revision was a fresh fixation (~35% higher), publishing a single consolidated wage per skill level.
Quick Answer
Haryana’s minimum wages range from ₹15,221/month (Unskilled) to ₹19,426/month (Highly-skilled), as consolidated statewide rates. Effective 1 April 2026.
₹15,221 - ₹19,426
per month · Shops & Commercial Establishments
Statewide
No zonesNext revision
Half-yearly (Jan / Jul)Last updated: June 2026. Figures are compiled from the latest available notifications and reputable compliance sources and are provided for guidance only. Minimum wages and VDA change frequently - verify against the official notification (Haryana Labour Department) before using for payroll.
Complete Rate Card - by Skill
Haryana statewide minimum wage by skill level, monthly and daily, effective 1 April 2026.
| Skill Category | Per Month | Per Day |
|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹15,221 | ₹585 |
| Semi-skilled | ₹16,781 | ₹645 |
| Skilled | ₹18,501 | ₹712 |
| Highly-skilled | ₹19,426 | ₹747 |
The April 2026 figures are consolidated totals (the notification does not split them into Basic + DA). Daily wage = monthly ÷ 26; deductions are computed on 30 days. Specific clerical/driver/security sub-category rates require the full gazette. Verify on hrylabour.gov.in before payroll use.
How Haryana Structures Minimum Wages (No Zones)
Haryana does not use geographic zones - rates are statewide:
Statewide skill-based rates
One rate per skill level applies across the whole state - Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled.
Consolidated wage
The April 2026 fixation publishes a single total payable amount per skill, not a Basic + DA split.
Revision
Haryana historically revised the VDA half-yearly (January and July); the April 2026 fixation was a fresh ~35% revision.
What Every Haryana Employer Must Do
Pay at least the notified zone-wise rate
Use the rate matching each branch’s location - not the head-office zone. Paying below the notified minimum is illegal even if the employee agrees.
Apply the latest VDA / revised rate
Update payroll the moment a new notification or VDA revision is published. Arrears apply from the effective date, not the date you noticed.
Maintain wage & attendance registers
Keep statutory registers, wage slips and muster rolls. Inspectors can demand records for the past several years.
Layer statutory costs correctly
On top of minimum wage, account for PF (12% of basic), ESI (3.25% if wage ≤ ₹21,000), bonus and gratuity provision.
Penalty for Non-Compliance
Under the Code on Wages, 2019 (in force across India from 21 November 2025), paying any worker below the notified minimum wage attracts a fine up to ₹50,000 for a first offence, and imprisonment up to 3 months or a fine up to ₹1,00,000 (or both) for a repeat offence within five years. The employer must also pay the full wage arrears due. Failing to maintain the prescribed wage and attendance registers carries a further fine up to ₹10,000. The Haryana Labour Department enforces this through Inspector-cum-Facilitator inspections across Gurugram and Faridabad's auto-manufacturing, IT/ITeS and retail establishments, so Haryana employers should keep payroll and statutory registers audit-ready year-round.
Source: Code on Wages, 2019 (Act 29 of 2019), Sec. 54 · Haryana Labour Department
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum wage in Haryana in 2026?
Effective 1 April 2026, statewide rates range from Rs.15,221/month (Unskilled) to Rs.19,426/month (Highly-skilled), with Skilled at Rs.18,501/month.
Does Haryana use zones for minimum wages?
No. Haryana applies uniform statewide skill-based rates - there are no geographic zones.
Why did Haryana minimum wages rise sharply in 2026?
The April 2026 revision was a fresh wage fixation (about 35% higher than July 2025), publishing a single consolidated wage per skill level rather than the usual half-yearly VDA top-up.
What is the daily minimum wage in Haryana?
Unskilled is about Rs.585/day, Semi-skilled Rs.645/day, Skilled Rs.712/day and Highly-skilled Rs.747/day (monthly divided by 26).
What is the penalty for paying below minimum wage?
Paying below the notified minimum is illegal even with the employee's consent. Under the Code on Wages, 2019 employers face fines up to Rs.50,000 (first offence) and up to Rs.1,00,000 with imprisonment for repeat offences, plus full wage arrears.
Does minimum wage include PF and ESI?
No. Minimum wage is the gross amount paid to the worker. On top of it the employer pays PF (12% of basic), ESI (3.25% of gross if wage is up to Rs.21,000), statutory bonus and a gratuity provision.
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