Minimum wage in Maharashtra
A skilled worker in Maharashtra must be paid at least ₹15,766 a month in Basic + DA, effective 01-Jul-2026. Verified – current Basis: Shops & Commercial Est., Zone I.
Minimum wage and lowest compliant CTC
| Category | Minimum wage (Basic + DA) | Lowest compliant CTC | Full-load CTC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹14,155 | ₹17,023 | ₹20,265 | Price a CTC |
| Semi-skilled | ₹14,990 | ₹18,027 | ₹21,461 | Price a CTC |
| Skilled | ₹15,766 | ₹18,960 | ₹22,571 | Price a CTC |
| Highly Skilled | ₹15,766 | ₹18,960 | ₹22,571 | 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 Maharashtra
Deducted from the employee's gross each month.
| Monthly gross above | Up to | Applies to | Tax a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₹7,500 | ₹10,000 | Male | ₹175 |
| ₹10,000 | No upper limit | Male | ₹200 |
| ₹7,500 | ₹10,000 | Transgender | ₹175 |
| ₹10,000 | No upper limit | Transgender | ₹200 |
| ₹25,000 | No upper limit | Female | ₹200 |
Labour welfare fund
Charged only in the months listed. Both shares are paid in that month.
| Month charged | Employee | Employer |
|---|---|---|
| June | ₹25 | ₹75 |
| December | ₹25 | ₹75 |
Leave and holidays
Used when you price leave and holiday cover into the monthly rate.
| Earned leave (minimum) | 18 days a year |
|---|---|
| Sick leave | 8 days |
| Casual leave | 0 days |
| National and festival holidays | 8 days used for costing 1. 4 days - 26th Jan, 15th Aug, 1st May and 2nd Oct
2. 4 additional festival holidays - to be declared as mandatory holidays in consensus with employees |
| Working on a holiday | Double the Wages & Comp Off |
| Source | Section 18 |
Questions about Maharashtra
What is the minimum wage for a skilled worker in Maharashtra?
₹15,766 a month (Basic + DA), effective 01-Jul-2026, for Shops & Commercial Est., Zone I. Status: Verified – current.
What is the lowest legal CTC for a skilled worker in Maharashtra?
On a lean costing basis, about ₹18,960 a month: the minimum wage plus employer PF, employer ESIC and labour welfare fund. With leave, holidays, bonus, gratuity and EDLI priced in, about ₹22,571.
When does the minimum wage in Maharashtra change?
Revision cycle: Jan / Jul. Check the state labour department for a new notification after each cycle date.
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