Minimum wage in Delhi
A skilled worker in Delhi must be paid at least ₹22,411 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 | ₹18,456 | ₹21,271 | ₹24,947 | Price a CTC |
| Semi-skilled | ₹20,371 | ₹23,479 | ₹27,536 | Price a CTC |
| Skilled | ₹22,411 | ₹25,100 | ₹27,696 | Price a CTC |
| Highly Skilled | ₹24,356 | ₹27,279 | ₹30,101 | 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 Delhi
Deducted from the employee's gross each month.
No professional tax slab is on file for Delhi, 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 | ₹0.75 | ₹2.25 |
| December | ₹0.75 | ₹2.25 |
Leave and holidays
Used when you price leave and holiday cover into the monthly rate.
| Earned leave (minimum) | 15 days a year |
|---|---|
| Sick leave | 12 days |
| Casual leave | 0 days |
| National and festival holidays | 3 days used for costing 3 days - 26th Jan, 15th Aug, 2nd Oct |
| Working on a holiday | There is no specific provision given in the Act for working on such national and Festival Holidays |
| Source | Section 22 |
Questions about Delhi
What is the minimum wage for a skilled worker in Delhi?
₹22,411 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 Delhi?
On a lean costing basis, about ₹25,100 a month: the minimum wage plus employer PF and labour welfare fund. With leave, holidays, bonus, gratuity and EDLI priced in, about ₹27,696.
When does the minimum wage in Delhi change?
Revision cycle: Apr / Oct. Check the state labour department for a new notification after each cycle date.
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