Minimum wage in Chhattisgarh
A skilled worker in Chhattisgarh must be paid at least ₹12,832 a month in Basic + DA, effective 01-Apr-2026. Verified – current Basis: Zone A (Raipur, Durg etc.) – Category KH & GA.
Minimum wage and lowest compliant CTC
| Category | Minimum wage (Basic + DA) | Lowest compliant CTC | Full-load CTC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹11,402 | ₹13,141 | ₹16,107 | Price a CTC |
| Semi-skilled | ₹12,052 | ₹13,890 | ₹17,025 | Price a CTC |
| Skilled | ₹12,832 | ₹14,790 | ₹18,127 | Price a CTC |
| Highly Skilled | ₹13,612 | ₹15,688 | ₹19,228 | 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 Chhattisgarh
Deducted from the employee's gross each month.
No professional tax slab is on file for Chhattisgarh, so the calculators charge ₹0. Confirm with the state commercial taxes or labour department.
Labour welfare fund
Charged only in the months listed. Both shares are paid in that month.
| Month charged | Employee | Employer |
|---|---|---|
| June | ₹15 | ₹45 |
| December | ₹15 | ₹45 |
Leave and holidays
Used when you price leave and holiday cover into the monthly rate.
| Earned leave (minimum) | 30 days a year |
|---|---|
| Sick leave | 14 days |
| Casual leave | 0 days |
| National and festival holidays | 7 days used for costing 1. 3 days - 26th Jan, 15th Aug, and 2nd Oct.
2. Other 4 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 26 |
Questions about Chhattisgarh
What is the minimum wage for a skilled worker in Chhattisgarh?
₹12,832 a month (Basic + DA), effective 01-Apr-2026, for Zone A (Raipur, Durg etc.) – Category KH & GA. Status: Verified – current.
What is the lowest legal CTC for a skilled worker in Chhattisgarh?
On a lean costing basis, about ₹14,790 a month: the minimum wage plus employer PF, employer ESIC and labour welfare fund. With leave, holidays, bonus, gratuity and EDLI priced in, about ₹18,127.
When does the minimum wage in Chhattisgarh change?
Revision cycle: Apr / Oct. Check the state labour department for a new notification after each cycle date.
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