Minimum wage in Madhya Pradesh
A skilled worker in Madhya Pradesh must be paid at least ₹15,294 a month in Basic + DA, effective 01-Oct-2026. Verified – current Basis: Khand-B (67 scheduled employments).
Minimum wage and lowest compliant CTC
| Category | Minimum wage (Basic + DA) | Lowest compliant CTC | Full-load CTC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹12,575 | ₹14,493 | ₹17,764 | Price a CTC |
| Semi-skilled | ₹13,571 | ₹15,642 | ₹19,171 | Price a CTC |
| Skilled | ₹15,294 | ₹17,627 | ₹21,605 | Price a CTC |
| Highly Skilled | ₹16,919 | ₹19,499 | ₹23,898 | 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 Madhya Pradesh
Deducted from the employee's gross each month.
| Monthly gross above | Up to | Applies to | Tax a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₹18,500 | ₹25,000 | All | ₹125 |
| ₹25,000 | ₹33,333 | All | ₹166 |
| ₹33,333 | No upper limit | All | ₹208 |
Labour welfare fund
Charged only in the months listed. Both shares are paid in that month.
| Month charged | Employee | Employer |
|---|---|---|
| June | ₹10 | ₹30 |
| December | ₹10 | ₹30 |
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. 4 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 26 |
Questions about Madhya Pradesh
What is the minimum wage for a skilled worker in Madhya Pradesh?
₹15,294 a month (Basic + DA), effective 01-Oct-2026, for Khand-B (67 scheduled employments). Status: Verified – current.
What is the lowest legal CTC for a skilled worker in Madhya Pradesh?
On a lean costing basis, about ₹17,627 a month: the minimum wage plus employer PF, employer ESIC and labour welfare fund. With leave, holidays, bonus, gratuity and EDLI priced in, about ₹21,605.
When does the minimum wage in Madhya Pradesh change?
Revision cycle: Apr / Oct. Check the state labour department for a new notification after each cycle date.
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