Minimum wage in Uttar Pradesh
A skilled worker in Uttar Pradesh must be paid at least ₹16,868 a month in Basic + DA, effective 01-Apr-2026. Verified – current Basis: Category I (Gautam Buddh Nagar & Ghaziabad).
Minimum wage and lowest compliant CTC
| Category | Minimum wage (Basic + DA) | Lowest compliant CTC | Full-load CTC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹13,690 | ₹15,778 | ₹18,725 | Price a CTC |
| Semi-skilled | ₹15,059 | ₹17,356 | ₹20,597 | Price a CTC |
| Skilled | ₹16,868 | ₹19,441 | ₹23,071 | Price a CTC |
| Highly Skilled | ₹16,868 | ₹19,441 | ₹23,071 | 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 Uttar Pradesh
Deducted from the employee's gross each month.
No professional tax slab is on file for Uttar Pradesh, so the calculators charge ₹0. Confirm with the state commercial taxes or labour department.
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 Uttar Pradesh, so the calculators charge ₹0.
Leave and holidays
Used when you price leave and holiday cover into the monthly rate.
| Earned leave (minimum) | 15 days a year |
|---|---|
| Sick leave | 10 days |
| Casual leave | 15 days |
| National and festival holidays | 8 days used for costing 1. 3 days - 26th Jan, 15th Aug, 2nd Oct
2. 5 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 10 |
Questions about Uttar Pradesh
What is the minimum wage for a skilled worker in Uttar Pradesh?
₹16,868 a month (Basic + DA), effective 01-Apr-2026, for Category I (Gautam Buddh Nagar & Ghaziabad). Status: Verified – current.
What is the lowest legal CTC for a skilled worker in Uttar Pradesh?
On a lean costing basis, about ₹19,441 a month: the minimum wage plus employer PF, employer ESIC and labour welfare fund. With leave, holidays, bonus, gratuity and EDLI priced in, about ₹23,071.
When does the minimum wage in Uttar Pradesh change?
Revision cycle: Apr / Oct. Check the state labour department for a new notification after each cycle date.
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