Status
Mandatory for All Employers
Effective Period
In force from 1 April 2023
Notification
Statewide, w.e.f. 1 Apr 2023
Issued by the Labour, Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Dept, Government of Mizoram. Applies to every employer registered under General Scheduled Employment in Mizoram. Non-compliance attracts penalty under the Code on Wages, 2019.
Minimum Wages in Mizoram
— Skill-Wise Rates
Official minimum wage rates for Mizoram - statewide (no zones). Mizoram uses Skilled-I / Skilled-II labelling. The 2023 notification is the latest in force.
Quick Answer
Mizoram’s minimum wages (Casual / Building Operations) run from about ₹420/day (Unskilled) to ₹730/day (Skilled-I). The 2023 schedule is the latest in force.
₹420 - ₹730 / day
per month · General Scheduled Employment
Notified
2023Next 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 (Mizoram Labour Department (LESDE)) before using for payroll.
Rate Card - by Skill
Mizoram statewide minimum wage by skill (Casual / Building Operations), daily and monthly.
| Skill Category | Per Day | Per Month |
|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹420 | ₹9,240 |
| Semi-skilled | ₹460 | ₹10,120 |
| Skilled-II | ₹570 | ₹12,540 |
| Skilled-I | ₹730 | ₹16,060 |
Mizoram uses Skilled-I / Skilled-II labelling. Daily rates are binding; monthly here uses a 22-day basis (varies by source). The 2023 notification is the latest in force - confirm whether a newer revision applies on lesde.mizoram.gov.in. Public Motor Transport uses a separate, lower schedule.
How Mizoram Structures Minimum Wages
Mizoram applies uniform statewide rates:
Statewide skill-based rates
One rate per skill level across Mizoram - 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 Mizoram 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 Mizoram Labour Department enforces this through Inspector-cum-Facilitator inspections across Aizawl's retail, hospitality, construction and security establishments, so Mizoram employers should keep payroll and statutory registers audit-ready year-round.
Source: Code on Wages, 2019 (Act 29 of 2019), Sec. 54 · Mizoram Labour Department (LESDE)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum wage in Mizoram?
For Casual / Building Operations, rates run from about Rs.420/day (Unskilled) to Rs.730/day (Skilled-I), per the 2023 notification still in force.
Does Mizoram use zones for minimum wages?
No. Mizoram applies uniform statewide rates; it uses Skilled-I / Skilled-II categories.
Are Mizoram minimum wages current?
The 2023 notification is the latest available - confirm whether a newer revision applies with the LESDE department.
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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