Minimum wage in Sikkim
A skilled worker in Sikkim must be paid at least ₹13,910 a month in Basic + DA, effective 2025 (date unconfirmed). Verified – old notification Basis: General.
Minimum wage and lowest compliant CTC
| Category | Minimum wage (Basic + DA) | Lowest compliant CTC | Full-load CTC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹13,000 | ₹14,983 | ₹18,073 | Price a CTC |
| Semi-skilled | ₹13,520 | ₹15,582 | ₹18,795 | Price a CTC |
| Skilled | ₹13,910 | ₹16,032 | ₹19,338 | Price a CTC |
| Highly Skilled | ₹14,690 | ₹16,931 | ₹20,422 | 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 Sikkim
Deducted from the employee's gross each month.
| Monthly gross above | Up to | Applies to | Tax a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₹20,000 | ₹30,000 | All | ₹125 |
| ₹30,000 | ₹40,000 | All | ₹150 |
| ₹40,000 | No upper limit | All | ₹200 |
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 Sikkim, so the calculators charge ₹0.
Leave and holidays
Used when you price leave and holiday cover into the monthly rate.
| Earned leave (minimum) | 20 days a year |
|---|---|
| Sick leave | 12 days |
| Casual leave | 12 days |
| National and festival holidays | 10 days used for costing No specification in the Sikkim Shops and Establishments Act for providing NFH |
| Working on a holiday | There is no specific provision given in the Act for working on such national and Festival Holidays |
| Source | Section 49 |
Questions about Sikkim
What is the minimum wage for a skilled worker in Sikkim?
₹13,910 a month (Basic + DA), effective 2025 (date unconfirmed), for General. Status: Verified – old notification.
What is the lowest legal CTC for a skilled worker in Sikkim?
On a lean costing basis, about ₹16,032 a month: the minimum wage plus employer PF, employer ESIC and labour welfare fund. With leave, holidays, bonus, gratuity and EDLI priced in, about ₹19,338.
When does the minimum wage in Sikkim change?
Revision cycle: Irregular. Check the state labour department for a new notification after each cycle date.
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