Minimum wage in Telangana
A skilled worker in Telangana must be paid at least ₹14,130 a month in Basic + DA, effective 01-Apr-2026. Derived / mapped – check Basis: Shops & Establishments, Zone I.
Minimum wage and lowest compliant CTC
| Category | Minimum wage (Basic + DA) | Lowest compliant CTC | Full-load CTC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹13,108 | ₹15,108 | ₹17,972 | Price a CTC |
| Semi-skilled | ₹14,130 | ₹16,286 | ₹19,372 | Price a CTC |
| Skilled | ₹14,130 | ₹16,286 | ₹19,372 | Price a CTC |
| Highly Skilled | ₹14,965 | ₹17,248 | ₹20,517 | 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 Telangana
Deducted from the employee's gross each month.
| Monthly gross above | Up to | Applies to | Tax a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₹15,000 | ₹20,000 | All | ₹150 |
| ₹20,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| December | ₹2 | ₹5 |
Leave and holidays
Used when you price leave and holiday cover into the monthly rate.
| Earned leave (minimum) | 15 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, 15th Aug, 1st May, 2nd Oct, and
2. 4 days - festival holidays
**2nd Jun - Telangana Day is also consider as Mandatory Holiday as per S&E Act |
| Working on a holiday | • Employee required to works on such holiday be entitled to (at his option) I, twice the rate of wages or ii, wages for such day and to avail himself of a substituted holiday with wages within 6 months from the holiday on which he works. |
| Source | Section 30 (1) to (6) |
Questions about Telangana
What is the minimum wage for a skilled worker in Telangana?
₹14,130 a month (Basic + DA), effective 01-Apr-2026, for Shops & Establishments, Zone I. Status: Derived / mapped – check.
What is the lowest legal CTC for a skilled worker in Telangana?
On a lean costing basis, about ₹16,286 a month: the minimum wage plus employer PF, employer ESIC and labour welfare fund. With leave, holidays, bonus, gratuity and EDLI priced in, about ₹19,372.
When does the minimum wage in Telangana change?
Revision cycle: Apr / Oct. Check the state labour department for a new notification after each cycle date.
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