Complete Rate Card: All Skills and Zones
Shops & Commercial Establishments rates. Monthly and daily (26 working days) figures. Source: Maharashtra Labour Commissioner notification dated 5 August 2026.
| Zone | Unskilled | Semi-Skilled | Skilled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone I Per month | Rs 14,155 Rs 544 / day | Rs 14,990 Rs 577 / day | Rs 15,766 Rs 606 / day |
| Zone II Per month | Rs 13,559 Rs 522 / day | Rs 14,394 Rs 554 / day | Rs 15,170 Rs 583 / day |
| Zone III Per month | Rs 12,962 Rs 499 / day | Rs 13,798 Rs 531 / day | Rs 14,574 Rs 561 / day |
Zone Coverage
Zone I: Municipal corporation areas + industrial zones within 20 km
Zone II: A and B class municipal council limits
Zone III: All other areas (rural and semi-urban)
How the Maharashtra Wage Is Built Up
Example: Zone I Unskilled worker, monthly figures.
Basic Wage
Rs 9,544
Government-notified base rate. Revised every 5 years under Section 5(1) of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948.
HRA
Rs 477
House Rent Allowance at approximately 5 percent of Basic.
Special Allowance
Rs 4,134
Variable Dearness Allowance linked to CPI-IW. Uniform across zones for the current cycle.
Total / Month
Rs 14,155
Floor wage payable. Cannot fall below this amount under Section 22.
Basic, HRA, and Special Allowance must appear as separate line items on the payslip under the Payment of Wages Act, 1936.
True Cost of 1 Minimum-Wage Worker in Maharashtra
Statutory add-ons sitting on top of Rs 14,155 Zone I Unskilled base.
4 Things Every Maharashtra Employer Must Do
01
Pay at or above the notified rate
Apply current Zone I, II, or III rate per worker. Update payroll on the day a new notification takes effect. Compute arrears for back-dated effective dates.
02
Maintain statutory registers
Keep Form I (Muster Roll), Form II (Wage Register with Basic + HRA + Special Allowance separated), Form III (Deductions), Form IV (Overtime) under the Maharashtra Minimum Wages Rules, 1963.
03
Pay within the wage cycle
Wages payable by 7th of next month (under 1,000 workers) or 10th (1,000 plus) under the Payment of Wages Act, 1936. Overtime at twice the ordinary rate under Section 14.
04
Display the wage notice
Post the current Maharashtra minimum wage notice in Marathi, Hindi, and English at the workplace within 30 days of revision. Visible to all workers.
Which Skill Category Does Your Worker Fall Under?
Misclassification triggers arrear claims. Maharashtra notification uses 3 skill levels (no Highly Skilled band for Shops & Establishments).
Unskilled
Loader, Cleaner, Helper, Packer assistant, Office attendant
Semi-Skilled
Store keeper, Operator assistant, Receptionist, Counter staff
Skilled
Electrician, Welder, Machine operator, Cashier, Accountant
Cost of Underpayment in Maharashtra
Section 22 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 applies. Maharashtra Labour Department runs frequent surprise inspections, especially in Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur industrial zones.
High-Risk Maharashtra Sectors
- Construction (Mumbai, Pune metro)
- Garments and textiles (Solapur, Ichalkaranji)
- Retail and hospitality (Mumbai, Pune)
- Security and housekeeping (statewide)
- Pharma and engineering (MIDC zones)
Mumbai-registered companies with workers in another state must follow that state's rates, not Maharashtra rates.
Maharashtra Special Allowance Trend
Each six-month VDA notification, latest first.
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