Minimum wage in West Bengal
A skilled worker in West Bengal must be paid at least ₹12,777 a month in Basic + DA, effective 01-Jul-2026. Verified – current Basis: Shops & Establishments, Zone A.
Minimum wage and lowest compliant CTC
| Category | Minimum wage (Basic + DA) | Lowest compliant CTC | Full-load CTC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹10,558 | ₹12,697 | ₹15,008 | Price a CTC |
| Semi-skilled | ₹11,615 | ₹13,968 | ₹16,511 | Price a CTC |
| Skilled | ₹12,777 | ₹15,365 | ₹18,161 | Price a CTC |
| Highly Skilled | ₹14,054 | ₹16,900 | ₹19,977 | 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 West Bengal
Deducted from the employee's gross each month.
| Monthly gross above | Up to | Applies to | Tax a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₹10,000 | ₹15,000 | All | ₹110 |
| ₹15,000 | ₹25,000 | All | ₹130 |
| ₹25,000 | ₹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.
| Month charged | Employee | Employer |
|---|---|---|
| June | ₹3 | ₹15 |
| December | ₹3 | ₹15 |
Leave and holidays
Used when you price leave and holiday cover into the monthly rate.
| Earned leave (minimum) | 14 days a year |
|---|---|
| Sick leave | 10 days |
| Casual leave | 14 days |
| National and festival holidays | 9 days used for costing 1. 5 days - 23rd Jan, 26th Jan, 15th Aug, 1st May and 2nd Oct
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 | There is no specific provision given in the Act for working on such national and Festival Holidays |
| Source | Section 11 |
Questions about West Bengal
What is the minimum wage for a skilled worker in West Bengal?
₹12,777 a month (Basic + DA), effective 01-Jul-2026, for Shops & Establishments, Zone A. Status: Verified – current.
What is the lowest legal CTC for a skilled worker in West Bengal?
On a lean costing basis, about ₹15,365 a month: the minimum wage plus employer PF, employer ESIC and labour welfare fund. With leave, holidays, bonus, gratuity and EDLI priced in, about ₹18,161.
When does the minimum wage in West Bengal change?
Revision cycle: Jan / Jul. Check the state labour department for a new notification after each cycle date.
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