Minimum wage in Puducherry
A skilled worker in Puducherry must be paid at least ₹12,340 a month in Basic + DA, effective 20-Sep-2024. Verified – old notification Basis: Shops & Establishments (all regions).
Minimum wage and lowest compliant CTC
| Category | Minimum wage (Basic + DA) | Lowest compliant CTC | Full-load CTC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹11,131 | ₹12,829 | ₹15,154 | Price a CTC |
| Semi-skilled | ₹11,695 | ₹13,479 | ₹15,921 | Price a CTC |
| Skilled | ₹12,340 | ₹14,223 | ₹16,799 | Price a CTC |
| Highly Skilled | ₹12,970 | ₹14,948 | ₹17,656 | 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 Puducherry
Deducted from the employee's gross each month.
| Monthly gross above | Up to | Applies to | Tax a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₹16,666.50 | ₹33,333.33 | All | ₹41.67 |
| ₹33,333.33 | ₹50,000 | All | ₹83.33 |
| ₹50,000 | ₹66,666.67 | All | ₹125 |
| ₹66,666.67 | ₹83,333.33 | All | ₹167.67 |
| ₹83,333.33 | No upper limit | All | ₹208.33 |
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 Puducherry, so the calculators charge ₹0.
Leave and holidays
Used when you price leave and holiday cover into the monthly rate.
| Earned leave (minimum) | 12 days a year |
|---|---|
| Sick leave | 12 days |
| Casual leave | 12 days |
| National and festival holidays | 9 days used for costing 1. 5 days - 26th Jan, 1st May, 15th Aug, 16th Aug, 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 28 |
Questions about Puducherry
What is the minimum wage for a skilled worker in Puducherry?
₹12,340 a month (Basic + DA), effective 20-Sep-2024, for Shops & Establishments (all regions). Status: Verified – old notification.
What is the lowest legal CTC for a skilled worker in Puducherry?
On a lean costing basis, about ₹14,223 a month: the minimum wage plus employer PF, employer ESIC and labour welfare fund. With leave, holidays, bonus, gratuity and EDLI priced in, about ₹16,799.
When does the minimum wage in Puducherry change?
Revision cycle: Irregular. Check the state labour department for a new notification after each cycle date.
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