Minimum wage in Assam
A skilled worker in Assam must be paid at least ₹15,323 a month in Basic + DA, effective 01-Jan-2026. Verified – current Basis: Shops & Establishments.
Minimum wage and lowest compliant CTC
| Category | Minimum wage (Basic + DA) | Lowest compliant CTC | Full-load CTC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹10,544 | ₹12,152 | ₹14,421 | Price a CTC |
| Semi-skilled | ₹12,258 | ₹14,128 | ₹16,767 | Price a CTC |
| Skilled | ₹15,323 | ₹17,660 | ₹20,957 | Price a CTC |
| Highly Skilled | ₹19,710 | ₹22,716 | ₹26,958 | Price a CTC |
Lowest compliant CTC is the minimum wage plus employer PF, employer ESIC where wages (Basic + DA) are ₹21,000 or less, and labour welfare fund. Full-load CTC adds leave, holidays, bonus, gratuity and EDLI. Rates are monthly, on a 26-day basis. Checked 7 October 2026.
Professional tax in Assam
Deducted from the employee's gross each month.
| Monthly gross above | Up to | Applies to | Tax a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₹10,000 | ₹15,000 | All | ₹150 |
| ₹15,000 | ₹25,000 | All | ₹180 |
| ₹25,000 | No upper limit | All | ₹208 |
Labour welfare fund
Charged only in the months listed. Both shares are paid in that month.
No labour welfare fund entry is on file for Assam, so the calculators charge ₹0.
Leave and holidays
Used when you price leave and holiday cover into the monthly rate.
| Earned leave (minimum) | 16 days a year |
|---|---|
| Sick leave | 12 days |
| Casual leave | 12 days |
| National and festival holidays | 7 days used for costing 1. 4 days - 26th Jan, 15th Aug, 1st May, and 2nd Oct.
2. 3 days festival holidays as may be notified by the Government or by such other authority as may be prescribed |
| Working on a holiday | Double Wages |
| Source | Section 13 |
Questions about Assam
What is the minimum wage for a skilled worker in Assam?
₹15,323 a month (Basic + DA), effective 01-Jan-2026, for Shops & Establishments. Status: Verified – current.
What is the lowest legal CTC for a skilled worker in Assam?
On a lean costing basis, about ₹17,660 a month: the minimum wage plus employer PF, employer ESIC and labour welfare fund. With leave, holidays, bonus, gratuity and EDLI priced in, about ₹20,957.
When does the minimum wage in Assam change?
Revision cycle: Jan / Jul. Check the state labour department for a new notification after each cycle date.
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