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Minimum Wages in West Bengal Jul 2026 - Dec 2026

Current West Bengal Shops & Establishments rates. Two zones, four skills, consolidated monthly rates.

Source: West Bengal Labour Commissionerate. Notification dated 22 June 2026, effective 1 July 2026.

Wage Range / Month

Rs 9,760 to Rs 14,054

Across 4 skill levels and 2 zones | Shops & Establishments

Effective

Jul 2026 - Dec 2026

Zones

2 zones

Notified Rates

Complete Rate Card: All Skills and Zones

Shops & Establishments consolidated rates, part of West Bengal's 16 scheduled employments. Monthly and daily (26 days). Source: West Bengal Labour Commissionerate, effective 1 July 2026.

Zone UnskilledSemi-SkilledSkilledHighly Skilled
Zone A
Per month

Rs 10,558

Rs 406 / day

Rs 11,615

Rs 447 / day

Rs 12,777

Rs 491 / day

Rs 14,054

Rs 541 / day
Zone B
Per month

Rs 9,760

Rs 375 / day

Rs 10,733

Rs 413 / day

Rs 11,807

Rs 454 / day

Rs 12,990

Rs 500 / day

Zone Coverage

Zone A: Municipal Corporations, Municipalities, Notified Areas, Development Authorities, Thermal Power Plant townships

Zone B: Rest of West Bengal

West Bengal publishes consolidated rates. Basic and DA are not split separately in the notification. Weekly rate = daily x 6.

Employer Cost Guide

True Cost of 1 Minimum-Wage Worker in West Bengal

Statutory add-ons on top of Rs 10,558 Zone A Unskilled base.

Gross monthly wage
Floor per worker		 Rs 10,558
Employer EPF (12 percent of Basic + DA)
EPF Act 1952, Section 6		 Rs 1,267
Employer ESI (3.25 percent if gross <= Rs 21,000)
ESI Act 1948		 Rs 343
Statutory bonus (8.33 percent)
Payment of Bonus Act 1965, Section 10		 Rs 879
Gratuity provisioning (4.81 percent)
Payment of Gratuity Act 1972		 Rs 508
Total employer cost per worker / month Rs 13,555
Compliance Checklist

4 Things Every West Bengal Employer Must Do

01

Pay at or above the notified rate

Apply current Zone A or B consolidated rate per worker. Update payroll on 1 January and 1 July. Compute arrears for back-dated effective dates.

02

Maintain statutory registers

Keep Muster Roll, Wage Register, Deductions Register, and Overtime Register under the WB Minimum Wages Rules, 1951. Preserve for 3 years.

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 West Bengal minimum wage notice in Bengali and English at the workplace within 30 days of revision.

Category Guide

Which Skill Category Does Your Worker Fall Under?

West Bengal Shops & Establishments notification uses 4 skill levels.

Unskilled

Peon, Cleaner, Sweeper, Security guard, Bearer

Semi-Skilled

Duftry, Assistant Accountant

Skilled

Clerk, Typist, Data Entry Operator, Accountant

Highly Skilled

Senior Accountant, Office Supervisor, Sales Executive

Penalty

Cost of Underpayment in West Bengal

Section 22 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 applies. West Bengal Labour Department inspects Kolkata, Howrah, and Asansol-Durgapur industrial belts.

Fine up to Rs 1 lakh per offence
Imprisonment up to 5 years, or both
Arrears + compensation up to 10x the shortfall
Continuing offence: extra daily fine

High-Risk West Bengal Sectors

  • Jute and textiles (Howrah, Hooghly)
  • Tea plantations (North Bengal)
  • Retail and hospitality (Kolkata)
  • Security and housekeeping (statewide)
  • Construction and real estate (Kolkata metro)

Rate applies by employee work location zone, not employer registered zone.

Revision History

West Bengal Wage Trend (Zone A Unskilled)

Six-month consolidated rate, latest first.

Period Zone A Unskilled / Month Change
Jul 2026 - Dec 2026CURRENT Rs 10,558 Current
Jan 2026 - Jun 2026 Rs 10,383 +3.3%
Jul 2025 - Dec 2025 Rs 10,048 +3.3%
Jan 2025 - Jun 2025 Rs 9,724 +3.3%
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FAQ

West Bengal Minimum Wages FAQ

What is the minimum wage in West Bengal for Shops & Establishments 2026?
West Bengal notified Shops & Establishments minimum wages between Rs 9,760 and Rs 14,054 per month effective 1 July 2026. Rates split by skill (Unskilled, Semi-Skilled, Skilled, Highly Skilled) and zone (A, B). West Bengal discloses consolidated rates without a separate Basic and DA split.
Which employments does the West Bengal minimum wage notification cover?
The notification dated 22 June 2026, effective 1 July 2026, covers 16 scheduled employments in West Bengal, including shops and establishments, information technology, manufacturing, hospitality, clinical establishments, courier services, security services, and leather goods. Rates apply by zone and skill. Confirm your specific scheduled employment against the official notification PDF.
How is the West Bengal minimum wage calculated?
West Bengal publishes consolidated monthly rates per skill and zone. Daily rate = monthly rate divided by 26 working days, rounded to the nearest rupee. Weekly rate = daily rate multiplied by 6. The state revises rates every six months in January and July.
How many zones does West Bengal use?
West Bengal uses two zones. Zone A covers Municipal Corporations, Municipalities, Notified Areas, Development Authorities, and Thermal Power Plant townships including Kolkata. Zone B covers the rest of West Bengal with lower rates.
When does the next West Bengal wage revision happen?
The current notification dated 22 June 2026 sets rates effective 1 July 2026 for the July to December 2026 cycle. West Bengal revises minimum wages every six months. The next revision is expected by early January 2027 for the January to June 2027 cycle.
How does factoHR India automate West Bengal minimum wage payroll?
factoHR India tracks the latest West Bengal notification, applies consolidated rates per zone and skill, computes arrears on revision, flags any payslip below the floor, and maintains registers under the WB Minimum Wages Rules, 1951.

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