Minimum wage in Nagaland
A skilled worker in Nagaland must be paid at least ₹6,110 a month in Basic + DA, effective 14-Jun-2019. Verified – old notification Basis: General.
Minimum wage and lowest compliant CTC
| Category | Minimum wage (Basic + DA) | Lowest compliant CTC | Full-load CTC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹4,576 | ₹5,274 | ₹6,304 | Price a CTC |
| Semi-skilled | ₹5,460 | ₹6,293 | ₹7,521 | Price a CTC |
| Skilled | ₹6,110 | ₹7,042 | ₹8,416 | Price a CTC |
| Highly Skilled | ₹6,110 | ₹7,042 | ₹8,416 | 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 Nagaland
Deducted from the employee's gross each month.
| Monthly gross above | Up to | Applies to | Tax a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 | All | ₹35 |
| ₹5,000 | ₹7,000 | All | ₹75 |
| ₹7,000 | ₹9,000 | All | ₹110 |
| ₹9,000 | ₹12,000 | All | ₹180 |
| ₹12,000 | No upper limit | All | ₹208 |
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 Nagaland, 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 | 10 days used for costing No Specifications |
| Working on a holiday | There is no specific provision given in the Act for working on such national and Festival Holidays |
| Source | Section 13 |
Questions about Nagaland
What is the minimum wage for a skilled worker in Nagaland?
₹6,110 a month (Basic + DA), effective 14-Jun-2019, for General. Status: Verified – old notification.
What is the lowest legal CTC for a skilled worker in Nagaland?
On a lean costing basis, about ₹7,042 a month: the minimum wage plus employer PF, employer ESIC and labour welfare fund. With leave, holidays, bonus, gratuity and EDLI priced in, about ₹8,416.
When does the minimum wage in Nagaland change?
Revision cycle: Not revised since 2019. Check the state labour department for a new notification after each cycle date.
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