Minimum wage in Punjab
A skilled worker in Punjab must be paid at least ₹15,414 a month in Basic + DA, effective 01-May-2026. Verified – current Basis: All scheduled employments.
Minimum wage and lowest compliant CTC
| Category | Minimum wage (Basic + DA) | Lowest compliant CTC | Full-load CTC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹13,486 | ₹15,563 | ₹18,595 | Price a CTC |
| Semi-skilled | ₹14,383 | ₹16,597 | ₹19,830 | Price a CTC |
| Skilled | ₹15,414 | ₹17,785 | ₹21,251 | Price a CTC |
| Highly Skilled | ₹16,601 | ₹19,153 | ₹22,885 | 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 Punjab
Deducted from the employee's gross each month.
| Monthly gross above | Up to | Applies to | Tax a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₹20,833.33 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| All | ₹5 | ₹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 | 7 days |
| Casual leave | 7 days |
| National and festival holidays | 8 days used for costing 1. 3 days - 26th Jan, 15th Aug, 2nd Oct
2. 5 days - other holidays on any of the festival specified in the Schedule appended to this Act; |
| Working on a holiday | Double Wages |
| Source | Section 14 |
Questions about Punjab
What is the minimum wage for a skilled worker in Punjab?
₹15,414 a month (Basic + DA), effective 01-May-2026, for All scheduled employments. Status: Verified – current.
What is the lowest legal CTC for a skilled worker in Punjab?
On a lean costing basis, about ₹17,785 a month: the minimum wage plus employer PF, employer ESIC and labour welfare fund. With leave, holidays, bonus, gratuity and EDLI priced in, about ₹21,251.
When does the minimum wage in Punjab change?
Revision cycle: Mar / Sep. Check the state labour department for a new notification after each cycle date.
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