Status
Mandatory for All Employers
Effective Period
1 April 2026 - 30 September 2026
Notification
VDA ₹2,850 · w.e.f. 1 Apr 2026
Issued by the Labour Commissioner, Government of Madhya Pradesh. Applies to every employer registered under General Scheduled Employment in Madhya Pradesh. Non-compliance attracts penalty under the Code on Wages, 2019.
Minimum Wages in Madhya Pradesh
2026 — Skill-Wise Rates
Official minimum wage rates for Madhya Pradesh - statewide and skill-based (no zones). The current cycle is effective 1 April 2026 with a flat VDA of ₹2,850/month, revised every April and October.
Quick Answer
Madhya Pradesh’s minimum wages range from ₹12,425/month (Unskilled) to ₹16,769/month (Highly-skilled), including the ₹2,850 VDA. Effective 1 April 2026.
₹12,425 - ₹16,769
per month · General Scheduled Employment
VDA included
₹2,850Next revision
1 October 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 (Madhya Pradesh Labour Department) before using for payroll.
Complete Rate Card - by Skill
Madhya Pradesh general scheduled employment - monthly minimum wage by skill (VDA ₹2,850 included), effective 1 April 2026.
| Skill Category | Per Month | Per Day |
|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹12,425 | ₹478 |
| Semi-skilled | ₹13,421 | ₹516 |
| Skilled | ₹15,144 | ₹582 |
| Highly-skilled | ₹16,769 | ₹645 |
Totals include the flat VDA of ₹2,850/month (Apr-Sep 2026), revised every April and October. Daily = monthly ÷ 26. Agriculture and some sectors use a lower VDA. Verify on labour.mp.gov.in before payroll use.
How Madhya Pradesh Structures Minimum Wages (No Zones)
MP applies uniform statewide rates:
Statewide skill-based rates
One rate per skill level across the state.
Flat VDA
A uniform Variable Dearness Allowance (currently ₹2,850/month) added to Basic, revised half-yearly.
Sector schedules
Agriculture and certain sectors carry separate (often lower-VDA) schedules.
What Every Madhya 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 Madhya Pradesh Labour Department enforces this through Inspector-cum-Facilitator inspections across Indore and Bhopal's manufacturing, retail and hospitality establishments, so Madhya Pradesh employers should keep payroll and statutory registers audit-ready year-round.
Source: Code on Wages, 2019 (Act 29 of 2019), Sec. 54 · Madhya Pradesh Labour Department
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum wage in Madhya Pradesh in 2026?
For the general schedule (effective 1 April 2026), rates range from Rs.12,425/month (Unskilled) to Rs.16,769/month (Highly-skilled), including the Rs.2,850 VDA.
Does MP use zones for minimum wages?
No. Madhya Pradesh applies uniform statewide skill-based rates with no geographic zones.
How often are MP minimum wages revised?
The VDA is revised half-yearly, effective 1 April and 1 October, based on the All-India CPI. The next revision is due 1 October 2026.
What is the daily minimum wage in MP?
Unskilled is about Rs.478/day, Semi-skilled Rs.516/day, Skilled Rs.582/day and Highly-skilled Rs.645/day (monthly divided by 26).
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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