Complete Rate Card: All Categories and Zones
Shops & Establishments rates. Monthly and daily (26 days). VDA Rs 149 per day uniform. Source: Goa Labour Commissioner, effective April 2026.
| Zone | Unskilled | Semi-Skilled | Skilled | Clerical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone A Per month |
Rs 14,586 Rs 561 / day |
Rs 16,172 Rs 622 / day |
Rs 17,602 Rs 677 / day |
Rs 17,602 Rs 677 / day |
| Zone B Per month |
Rs 14,456 Rs 556 / day |
Rs 16,042 Rs 617 / day |
Rs 17,472 Rs 672 / day |
Rs 17,472 Rs 672 / day |
Zone Coverage
Zone A: Corporation of City of Panaji and Municipal Councils (Margao, Vasco, Mapusa, Ponda)
Zone B: Areas outside Municipal Council limits (rest of Goa)
How the Goa Wage Is Built Up
Example: Zone A Unskilled worker, monthly figures. Goa uses Basic + VDA, computed per day x 26.
Basic Wage
Rs 10,712
Government-notified base rate (Rs 412/day Zone A). Revised under Section 5(1) of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948.
VDA
Rs 3,874
Variable Dearness Allowance Rs 149/day. Revised every April and October linked to CPI.
Total / Month
Rs 14,586
Floor wage payable (Rs 561/day x 26). Cannot fall below this under Section 22.
Basic and VDA must appear as separate line items on the payslip under the Payment of Wages Act, 1936.
True Cost of 1 Minimum-Wage Worker in Goa
Statutory add-ons on top of Rs 14,586 Zone A Unskilled base.
4 Things Every Goa Employer Must Do
01
Pay at or above the notified rate
Apply current Zone A or B rate per category. Update payroll on 1 April and 1 October when new VDA takes effect. Compute arrears for back-dated effective dates.
02
Maintain statutory registers
Keep Muster Roll, Wage Register with Basic + VDA separated, Deductions and Overtime registers under the Goa Minimum Wages Rules, 1975. 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 Goa minimum wage notice in Konkani, Marathi, and English at the workplace within 30 days of revision.
Which Category Does Your Worker Fall Under?
Goa Shops & Establishments notification uses 4 categories including Clerical.
Unskilled
Peon, Cleaner, Helper, Loader
Semi-Skilled
Store keeper, Operator assistant, Salesman
Skilled
Electrician, Mechanic, Technician
Clerical
Clerk, Cashier, Accountant, Data entry
Cost of Underpayment in Goa
Section 22 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 applies. Goa Labour Department inspects hospitality, tourism, and construction sectors closely given the tourism economy.
High-Risk Goa Sectors
- Hotels and resorts (North and South Goa)
- Restaurants and shacks (coastal belt)
- Construction and real estate
- Security and housekeeping (statewide)
- Retail and tourism services
Rate applies by employee work location zone, not employer registered zone.
Goa VDA Trend (Zone A Unskilled, monthly)
Six-month VDA notification, latest first.
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If you employ staff in Goa, the same workforce is also covered by working-hour and overtime rules in Goa, Labour Welfare Fund rates in Goa, and the public holiday calendar for Goa. Keep every Goa statutory obligation aligned across your payroll.