Status
Mandatory for All Employers
Effective Period
Last notified 2016 (verify)
Notification
Area I/II, last notified 2016
Issued by the Labour Department, Government of Arunachal Pradesh. Applies to every employer registered under General Scheduled Employment in Arunachal Pradesh. Non-compliance attracts penalty under the Code on Wages, 2019.
Minimum Wages in Arunachal Pradesh
— Area-Wise Rates
Minimum wage rates for Arunachal Pradesh, using two areas (Area I / Area II). Important: the latest publicly available private-sector schedule dates to 2016 and appears not to have been revised since - treat these as indicative and confirm current rates with the State Labour Department.
Quick Answer
Per the last available (2016) schedule, Arunachal Pradesh rates run from about ₹6,000/month (Unskilled, Area I) to ₹7,200/month (Skilled, Area II). These are likely outdated - verify before use.
₹6,000 - ₹7,200
per month · General Scheduled Employment
Last notified
2016Next revision
By State notificationLast 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 (Arunachal Pradesh Labour Department) before using for payroll.
Rate Card - Area I & Area II
Arunachal Pradesh minimum wage by skill and area (per the last available 2016 notification).
| Skill Category | Area I | Area II |
|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹6,000 | ₹6,600 |
| Semi-skilled | ₹6,300 | ₹6,900 |
| Skilled | ₹6,600 | ₹7,200 |
These figures derive from the 2016 notification and are very likely outdated. They are provided for reference only - confirm the current minimum wage directly with the Arunachal Pradesh Labour Department before relying on them for payroll. Area II rates are higher than Area I.
Arunachal Pradesh Minimum Wage Areas
Arunachal Pradesh uses two areas:
Area I
The lower-rate area.
Area II
The higher-rate area.
Verify currency
The last available private-sector schedule is from 2016 - confirm current rates with the department.
What Every Arunachal Pradesh 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 Arunachal Pradesh Labour Department enforces this through Inspector-cum-Facilitator inspections across Itanagar's retail, hospitality, construction and security establishments, so Arunachal Pradesh employers should keep payroll and statutory registers audit-ready year-round.
Source: Code on Wages, 2019 (Act 29 of 2019), Sec. 54 · Arunachal Pradesh Labour Department
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum wage in Arunachal Pradesh?
Per the last available (2016) schedule, rates run from about Rs.6,000/month (Unskilled, Area I) to Rs.7,200/month (Skilled, Area II). These are likely outdated - verify with the State Labour Department.
Does Arunachal Pradesh use zones?
Yes - two areas, Area I (lower) and Area II (higher).
Are these Arunachal Pradesh rates current?
The latest publicly available private-sector notification is from 2016. Confirm whether a newer revision applies before relying on these figures.
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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