Minimum wage in Bihar
A skilled worker in Bihar must be paid at least ₹14,326 a month in Basic + DA, effective 01-Apr-2026. Verified – current Basis: All scheduled employments.
Minimum wage and lowest compliant CTC
| Category | Minimum wage (Basic + DA) | Lowest compliant CTC | Full-load CTC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹11,336 | ₹13,065 | ₹15,613 | Price a CTC |
| Semi-skilled | ₹11,752 | ₹13,544 | ₹16,187 | Price a CTC |
| Skilled | ₹14,326 | ₹16,511 | ₹19,732 | Price a CTC |
| Highly Skilled | ₹17,472 | ₹20,137 | ₹24,064 | 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 Bihar
Deducted from the employee's gross each month.
| Monthly gross above | Up to | Applies to | Tax a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₹25,000 | ₹41,666.67 | All | ₹83.33 |
| ₹41,666.67 | ₹83,333.33 | All | ₹166.67 |
| ₹83,333.33 | No upper limit | All | ₹208.33 |
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 Bihar, so the calculators charge ₹0.
Leave and holidays
Used when you price leave and holiday cover into the monthly rate.
| Earned leave (minimum) | 18 days a year |
|---|---|
| Sick leave | 12 days |
| Casual leave | 12 days |
| National and festival holidays | 8 days used for costing 1. 3 days - 26th Jan, 15th Aug, and 2nd Oct.
2. 5 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 16 & Section 16A |
Questions about Bihar
What is the minimum wage for a skilled worker in Bihar?
₹14,326 a month (Basic + DA), effective 01-Apr-2026, for All scheduled employments. Status: Verified – current.
What is the lowest legal CTC for a skilled worker in Bihar?
On a lean costing basis, about ₹16,511 a month: the minimum wage plus employer PF, employer ESIC and labour welfare fund. With leave, holidays, bonus, gratuity and EDLI priced in, about ₹19,732.
When does the minimum wage in Bihar change?
Revision cycle: Apr / Oct. Check the state labour department for a new notification after each cycle date.
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