Minimum wage in Ladakh
A skilled worker in Ladakh must be paid at least ₹12,558 a month in Basic + DA, effective 12-Oct-2023. Derived / mapped – check Basis: General (J&K rates assumed).
Minimum wage and lowest compliant CTC
| Category | Minimum wage (Basic + DA) | Lowest compliant CTC | Full-load CTC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹8,086 | ₹9,319 | ₹11,190 | Price a CTC |
| Semi-skilled | ₹10,400 | ₹11,986 | ₹14,391 | Price a CTC |
| Skilled | ₹12,558 | ₹14,474 | ₹17,379 | Price a CTC |
| Highly Skilled | ₹14,352 | ₹16,541 | ₹19,860 | 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 Ladakh
Deducted from the employee's gross each month.
No professional tax slab is on file for Ladakh, 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.
No labour welfare fund entry is on file for Ladakh, so the calculators charge ₹0.
Leave and holidays
Used when you price leave and holiday cover into the monthly rate.
The leave chart has no entry for Ladakh, so the calculators use the defaults of 18 earned leave days and 10 holidays.
Questions about Ladakh
What is the minimum wage for a skilled worker in Ladakh?
₹12,558 a month (Basic + DA), effective 12-Oct-2023, for General (J&K rates assumed). Status: Derived / mapped – check.
What is the lowest legal CTC for a skilled worker in Ladakh?
On a lean costing basis, about ₹14,474 a month: the minimum wage plus employer PF, employer ESIC and labour welfare fund. With leave, holidays, bonus, gratuity and EDLI priced in, about ₹17,379.
When does the minimum wage in Ladakh change?
Revision cycle: Irregular. Check the state labour department for a new notification after each cycle date.
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