Minimum wage in Meghalaya
A skilled worker in Meghalaya must be paid at least ₹16,224 a month in Basic + DA, effective 01-Apr-2025. Verified – old notification Basis: 29 scheduled employments.
Minimum wage and lowest compliant CTC
| Category | Minimum wage (Basic + DA) | Lowest compliant CTC | Full-load CTC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹14,066 | ₹16,212 | ₹19,240 | Price a CTC |
| Semi-skilled | ₹15,158 | ₹17,470 | ₹20,734 | Price a CTC |
| Skilled | ₹16,224 | ₹18,699 | ₹22,189 | Price a CTC |
| Highly Skilled | ₹17,290 | ₹19,927 | ₹23,647 | 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 Meghalaya
Deducted from the employee's gross each month.
| Monthly gross above | Up to | Applies to | Tax a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₹4,166 | ₹6,250 | All | ₹17 |
| ₹6,250 | ₹8,333 | All | ₹25 |
| ₹8,333 | ₹12,500 | All | ₹42 |
| ₹12,500 | ₹16,667 | All | ₹63 |
| ₹16,667 | ₹20,833 | All | ₹84 |
| ₹20,833 | ₹25,000 | All | ₹105 |
| ₹25,000 | ₹29,167 | All | ₹125 |
| ₹29,167 | ₹33,333 | All | ₹150 |
| ₹33,333 | ₹37,500 | All | ₹175 |
| ₹37,500 | ₹41,667 | All | ₹200 |
| ₹41,667 | No upper limit | All | ₹209 |
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 Meghalaya, so the calculators charge ₹0.
Leave and holidays
Used when you price leave and holiday cover into the monthly rate.
| Earned leave (minimum) | 16 days a year |
|---|---|
| Sick leave | 12 days |
| Casual leave | 12 days |
| National and festival holidays | 7 days used for costing 1. 4 days - 26th Jan, 15th Aug, 1st May, and 2nd Oct.
2. 3 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 11 |
Questions about Meghalaya
What is the minimum wage for a skilled worker in Meghalaya?
₹16,224 a month (Basic + DA), effective 01-Apr-2025, for 29 scheduled employments. Status: Verified – old notification.
What is the lowest legal CTC for a skilled worker in Meghalaya?
On a lean costing basis, about ₹18,699 a month: the minimum wage plus employer PF, employer ESIC and labour welfare fund. With leave, holidays, bonus, gratuity and EDLI priced in, about ₹22,189.
When does the minimum wage in Meghalaya change?
Revision cycle: Apr. Check the state labour department for a new notification after each cycle date.
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