Status
Mandatory for All Employers
Effective Period
In force from 1 April 2026
Notification
DNH & DD UT · w.e.f. 1 Apr 2026
Issued by the Department of Labour & Employment, UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. Applies to every employer registered under General Scheduled Employment in Daman & Diu. Non-compliance attracts penalty under the Code on Wages, 2019.
Minimum Wages in Daman & Diu
2026 — Skill-Wise Rates
Official minimum wage rates for Daman & Diu, part of the merged Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu (DNH & DD), which shares a single schedule. Wage = Basic + a Special Allowance of ₹60.50/day, revised half-yearly. Current cycle effective 1 April 2026.
Quick Answer
Daman & Diu’s minimum wages (DNH & DD UT) run from about ₹501.50/day (₹13,039/month) (Unskilled) to ₹522.50/day (₹13,585/month) (Skilled). Effective 1 April 2026.
₹13,039 - ₹13,585
per month · General Scheduled Employment
Special Allowance
₹60.50/dayNext revision
Half-yearlyLast 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 (UT of DNH & DD (Labour Department)) before using for payroll.
Rate Card - by Skill
Daman & Diu (DNH & DD UT) minimum wage by skill, daily and monthly, effective 1 April 2026.
| Skill Category | Per Day | Per Month |
|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹501.50 | ₹13,039 |
| Semi-skilled | ₹512.50 | ₹13,325 |
| Skilled | ₹522.50 | ₹13,585 |
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu merged into a single UT in 2020 and share one minimum wage schedule (Basic + Special Allowance ₹60.50/day). Daily rates; monthly = daily × 26. The Special Allowance is revised half-yearly. Verify on ddd.gov.in before payroll use.
How Daman & Diu Minimum Wages Work
A single UT-wide schedule applies:
Merged UT
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu share one minimum wage schedule since their 2020 merger.
No zones
One uniform schedule across the UT.
Basic + Special Allowance
Wage = Basic + a Special Allowance (₹60.50/day), revised half-yearly.
What Every Daman & Diu 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 Daman & Diu Labour Department enforces this through Inspector-cum-Facilitator inspections across Daman's manufacturing, tourism, hospitality and retail establishments, so Daman & Diu employers should keep payroll and statutory registers audit-ready year-round.
Source: Code on Wages, 2019 (Act 29 of 2019), Sec. 54 · UT of DNH & DD (Labour Department)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum wage in Daman & Diu in 2026?
As part of the DNH & DD UT, rates run from about Rs.501.50/day (Rs.13,039/month) for Unskilled to Rs.522.50/day (Rs.13,585/month) for Skilled, effective 1 April 2026.
Are Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu the same for minimum wages?
Yes. They merged into one UT in 2020 and share a single minimum wage schedule.
How often are the rates revised?
The Special Allowance is revised half-yearly.
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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