Minimum wage in Odisha
A skilled worker in Odisha must be paid at least ₹14,872 a month in Basic + DA, effective 01-Apr-2026. Verified – current Basis: 91 scheduled employments incl. shops.
Minimum wage and lowest compliant CTC
| Category | Minimum wage (Basic + DA) | Lowest compliant CTC | Full-load CTC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹12,272 | ₹14,144 | ₹16,903 | Price a CTC |
| Semi-skilled | ₹13,572 | ₹15,643 | ₹18,694 | Price a CTC |
| Skilled | ₹14,872 | ₹17,141 | ₹20,485 | Price a CTC |
| Highly Skilled | ₹16,172 | ₹18,639 | ₹22,274 | 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 Odisha
Deducted from the employee's gross each month.
| Monthly gross above | Up to | Applies to | Tax a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₹13,333 | ₹25,000 | All | ₹125 |
| ₹25,000 | No upper limit | All | ₹200 |
Labour welfare fund
Charged only in the months listed. Both shares are paid in that month.
| Month charged | Employee | Employer |
|---|---|---|
| June | ₹10 | ₹20 |
| December | ₹10 | ₹20 |
Leave and holidays
Used when you price leave and holiday cover into the monthly rate.
| Earned leave (minimum) | 18 days a year |
|---|---|
| Sick leave | 0 days |
| Casual leave | 15 days |
| National and festival holidays | 8 days used for costing 1. 4 days - 26th Jan, 15th Aug, 1st May, 2nd Oct and
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 OR Comp off. |
| Source | Section 14 |
Questions about Odisha
What is the minimum wage for a skilled worker in Odisha?
₹14,872 a month (Basic + DA), effective 01-Apr-2026, for 91 scheduled employments incl. shops. Status: Verified – current.
What is the lowest legal CTC for a skilled worker in Odisha?
On a lean costing basis, about ₹17,141 a month: the minimum wage plus employer PF, employer ESIC and labour welfare fund. With leave, holidays, bonus, gratuity and EDLI priced in, about ₹20,485.
When does the minimum wage in Odisha change?
Revision cycle: Apr / Oct. Check the state labour department for a new notification after each cycle date.
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