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Minimum Wages in Haryana Apr 2026 - Sep 2026

Haryana single uniform rate across the state. Four skill levels, consolidated wage (paid as a whole).

Source: Haryana Labour Department. Revised every January and July.

Wage Range / Month

Rs 15,221 to Rs 19,426

Across 4 skill levels | Single uniform rate, no zones

Effective

Apr 2026 - Sep 2026

Zones

Uniform rate

Notified Rates

Complete Rate Card: All Skill Levels

Single uniform Haryana rate. Monthly, daily (26 days), hourly (8 hours). Source: Haryana Labour Department, effective April 2026.

Skill Level Monthly Daily (26) Hourly (8)
Unskilled
Peon, Helper, Cleaner, Loader, Guard		 Rs 15,221 Rs 585 Rs 73
Semi-Skilled
Store keeper, Driver, Operator assistant		 Rs 16,781 Rs 645 Rs 81
Skilled
Electrician, Cashier, Mechanic, Technician		 Rs 18,501 Rs 712 Rs 89
Highly Skilled
Supervisor, Senior technician, Manager		 Rs 19,426 Rs 747 Rs 93

Haryana wages are consolidated and must be paid as a whole. Splitting into Basic plus allowances to reduce statutory dues is not permitted.

Employer Cost Guide

True Cost of 1 Minimum-Wage Worker in Haryana

Statutory add-ons on top of Rs 15,221 Unskilled base.

Gross monthly wage
Floor per worker		 Rs 15,221
Employer EPF (12 percent of Basic + DA)
EPF Act 1952, Section 6		 Rs 1,827
Employer ESI (3.25 percent if gross <= Rs 21,000)
ESI Act 1948		 Rs 495
Statutory bonus (8.33 percent)
Payment of Bonus Act 1965, Section 10		 Rs 1,268
Gratuity provisioning (4.81 percent)
Payment of Gratuity Act 1972		 Rs 732
Total employer cost per worker / month Rs 19,543
Compliance Checklist

4 Things Every Haryana Employer Must Do

01

Pay the consolidated rate as a whole

Apply the full notified rate per skill. Do not split into Basic and allowances to reduce dues. Update payroll on 1 January and 1 July when rates revise.

02

Maintain statutory registers

Keep Muster Roll, Wage Register, Deductions and Overtime registers under Haryana labour rules. Preserve for 3 years. Trainees get 75 percent, never below unskilled.

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 Haryana minimum wage notice in Hindi and English at the workplace within 30 days of revision.

Category Guide

Which Skill Category Does Your Worker Fall Under?

Haryana notifies 4 skill levels. Trainees paid 75 percent of category, never below unskilled.

Unskilled

Peon, Helper, Cleaner, Loader, Guard

Semi-Skilled

Store keeper, Driver, Operator assistant

Skilled

Electrician, Cashier, Mechanic, Technician

Highly Skilled

Supervisor, Senior technician, Manager

Penalty

Cost of Underpayment in Haryana

Section 22 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 applies. Haryana Labour Department inspects Gurugram and Faridabad industrial and corporate hubs closely.

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 Haryana Sectors

  • Auto and components (Gurugram, Manesar)
  • IT and corporate offices (Gurugram)
  • Retail and hospitality (Gurugram, Faridabad)
  • Security and housekeeping (NCR)
  • Construction and real estate

NCR note: Gurugram and Faridabad workers follow Haryana rates, not Delhi rates.

Revision History

Haryana Wage Trend (Unskilled)

Consolidated unskilled monthly rate, latest first.

Period Unskilled / Month Change
Apr 2026 onwardCURRENT Rs 15,221 Current
Jul 2025 - Mar 2026 Rs 11,275 Revised up
Jan 2025 - Jun 2025 Rs 11,118 +1.4%
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FAQ

Haryana Minimum Wages FAQ

What is the minimum wage in Haryana April 2026?
Haryana minimum wages effective 1 April 2026 are Rs 15,221 per month for Unskilled, Rs 16,781 for Semi-Skilled, Rs 18,501 for Skilled, and Rs 19,426 for Highly Skilled workers. Haryana applies one uniform rate across the state with no zone classification.
Can Haryana wages be split into Basic and allowances?
No. Haryana law requires the minimum wage to be paid as a whole and prohibits splitting it into Basic and separate allowances to reduce statutory liabilities. The full notified amount is the floor.
Does Haryana use economic zones for minimum wages?
No. Haryana notifies a single uniform minimum wage across the entire state. There is no Zone A, B, or C classification. The same rate applies in Gurugram, Faridabad, and rural districts alike.
How often does Haryana revise minimum wages?
Haryana revises minimum wages twice a year, in January and July, based on the All-India Consumer Price Index. Trainees are paid 75 percent of the applicable category, never below the unskilled rate, for up to one year.
How does factoHR India automate Haryana minimum wage payroll?
factoHR India tracks Haryana January and July notifications, applies the consolidated rate per skill, flags any payslip below the floor, and maintains statutory registers under Haryana labour rules.

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If you employ staff in Haryana, the same workforce is also covered by working-hour and overtime rules in Haryana, Labour Welfare Fund rates in Haryana, and the public holiday calendar for Haryana. Keep every Haryana statutory obligation aligned across your payroll.