Status
Mandatory for All Employers
Effective Period
In force (base 1 January 2023)
Notification
Consolidated statewide rates
Issued by the Labour Department, Government of Rajasthan. Applies to every employer registered under General Scheduled Employment in Rajasthan. Non-compliance attracts penalty under the Code on Wages, 2019.
Minimum Wages in Rajasthan
2026 — Skill-Wise Rates
Official minimum wage rates for Rajasthan - statewide and skill-based (no zones). Rajasthan notifies consolidated rates and has not issued a fresh statewide VDA increment since the January 2023 notification, so these remain the current figures.
Quick Answer
Rajasthan’s statewide minimum wages range from ₹7,410/month (Unskilled) to ₹9,334/month (Highly-skilled) - among the lower rates in India. Consolidated figures; no separate VDA published since Jan 2023.
₹7,410 - ₹9,334
per month · General Scheduled Employment
Structure
ConsolidatedNext revision
As notified by the StateLast 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 (Rajasthan Labour Department) before using for payroll.
Complete Rate Card - by Skill
Rajasthan statewide minimum wage by skill level, monthly and daily.
| Skill Category | Per Month | Per Day |
|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹7,410 | ₹285 |
| Semi-skilled | ₹7,722 | ₹297 |
| Skilled | ₹8,034 | ₹309 |
| Highly-skilled | ₹9,334 | ₹359 |
Consolidated statewide rates (no separate Basic/VDA split). Daily = monthly ÷ 26. Rajasthan has not issued a fresh statewide VDA increment since the 1 January 2023 notification - treat these as the still-current figures and verify on labour.rajasthan.gov.in before payroll use.
How Rajasthan Structures Minimum Wages (No Zones)
Rajasthan applies uniform statewide rates:
Statewide skill-based rates
One rate per skill level across the whole state - Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled and Highly-skilled.
Consolidated wage
Rates are published as a single figure, with the dearness component absorbed in.
Sector schedules
A few specific industries carry their own higher schedules; this is the general schedule.
What Every Rajasthan 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 Rajasthan Labour Department enforces this through Inspector-cum-Facilitator inspections across Jaipur and Jodhpur's manufacturing, retail, tourism and handicraft establishments, so Rajasthan employers should keep payroll and statutory registers audit-ready year-round.
Source: Code on Wages, 2019 (Act 29 of 2019), Sec. 54 · Rajasthan Labour Department
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum wage in Rajasthan in 2026?
Statewide rates range from Rs.7,410/month (Unskilled) to Rs.9,334/month (Highly-skilled), with Skilled at Rs.8,034/month. These consolidated figures trace to the January 2023 notification and remain current.
Does Rajasthan use zones for minimum wages?
No. Rajasthan applies uniform statewide skill-based rates with no geographic zones.
Why are Rajasthan minimum wages lower than other states?
Rajasthan has not issued a fresh statewide VDA increment since January 2023, so its consolidated rates sit below states that revise the VDA every six months.
What is the daily minimum wage in Rajasthan?
Unskilled is about Rs.285/day, Semi-skilled Rs.297/day, Skilled Rs.309/day and Highly-skilled Rs.359/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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