Status
Mandatory for All Employers
Effective Period
1 January 2026 - 30 June 2026
Notification
Order No. 413 · w.e.f. 1 Jan 2026
Issued by the Office of the Labour Commissioner, Andaman & Nicobar Administration. Applies to every employer registered under General Scheduled Employment in Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Non-compliance attracts penalty under the Code on Wages, 2019.
Minimum Wages in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
2026 — Skill-Wise Rates
Official minimum wage rates for the Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands - the UT runs its own half-yearly revision (January and July), linked to the All-India CPI. Current cycle effective 1 January 2026.
Quick Answer
Andaman & Nicobar’s minimum wages run from ₹652/day (₹16,952/month) (Unskilled) to ₹939/day (₹24,414/month) (Highly-skilled). Effective 1 January 2026.
₹16,952 - ₹24,414
per month · General Scheduled Employment
Revised
Half-yearlyNext revision
1 July 2026Last 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 (Andaman & Nicobar Labour Department) before using for payroll.
Rate Card - by Skill
Andaman & Nicobar Islands UT minimum wage by skill, daily and monthly, effective 1 January 2026.
| Skill Category | Per Day | Per Month |
|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹652 | ₹16,952 |
| Semi-skilled | ₹733 | ₹19,058 |
| Skilled / Clerical | ₹856 | ₹22,256 |
| Highly-skilled | ₹939 | ₹24,414 |
The UT notifies daily rates (binding); monthly ≈ daily × 26. Andaman & Nicobar runs its own half-yearly revision (1 January and 1 July), not the central-sphere schedule. Next revision ~1 July 2026. Verify on labour.and.nic.in.
How Andaman & Nicobar Structures Minimum Wages
The UT applies uniform rates across all islands:
Statewide skill-based rates
One rate per skill level across the Andaman & Nicobar Islands - no geographic zones.
Periodic revision
Rates are revised by government notification; always check the latest notification date.
Consolidated figures
Where a Basic/VDA split is not published, the figure shown is the total payable.
What Every Andaman & Nicobar 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 Andaman & Nicobar Islands Labour Department enforces this through Inspector-cum-Facilitator inspections across Port Blair's tourism, hospitality, retail and fisheries establishments, so Andaman & Nicobar Islands employers should keep payroll and statutory registers audit-ready year-round.
Source: Code on Wages, 2019 (Act 29 of 2019), Sec. 54 · Andaman & Nicobar Labour Department
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum wage in Andaman & Nicobar in 2026?
UT rates run from Rs.652/day (Rs.16,952/month) for Unskilled to Rs.939/day (Rs.24,414/month) for Highly-skilled, effective 1 January 2026.
Does Andaman & Nicobar follow central minimum wages?
No. The UT administration runs its own half-yearly minimum wage revision (January and July).
How often are the rates revised?
Half-yearly, effective 1 January and 1 July, linked to the All-India CPI.
What is the penalty for paying below minimum wage?
Paying below the notified minimum is illegal even with 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 paid to the worker. PF (12% of basic), ESI (3.25% of gross if wage is up to Rs.21,000), bonus and gratuity are additional employer costs.
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