Complete Rate Card: All Skill Levels
Single uniform Odisha rate. Monthly, daily (26 days), hourly (8 hours). Source: Labour Directorate, Government of Odisha, effective October 2026 to March 2027.
| Skill Level | Monthly | Daily (26) | Hourly (8) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled Loader, Cleaner, Helper, Peon, Guard | Rs 12,428 | Rs 478 | Rs 60 |
| Semi-Skilled Store keeper, Driver, Operator assistant | Rs 13,728 | Rs 528 | Rs 66 |
| Skilled / Clerical Electrician, Cashier, Mechanic, Clerk | Rs 15,028 | Rs 578 | Rs 72 |
| Highly Skilled Supervisor, Senior technician, Graduate clerk | Rs 16,328 | Rs 628 | Rs 79 |
Notified daily rates: Unskilled Rs 478, Semi-Skilled Rs 528, Skilled / Clerical Rs 578, Highly Skilled Rs 628. Monthly figures use a 26-day month.
How the Odisha Wage Is Built Up
Example: Unskilled worker, monthly figures. Odisha adds a flat VDA of Rs 28 per day (about Rs 728 per month) on top of Basic.
Basic Wage
Rs 11,700
Government-notified base rate. Basic + DA must be 50 percent of total under the Code on Wages, 2019.
VDA / Month
Rs 728
Variable Dearness Allowance, flat Rs 28 per day for all skills. Linked to CPI-IW and revised every April and October.
Total / Month
Rs 12,428
Floor wage payable. 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 Odisha
Statutory add-ons on top of Rs 12,428 Unskilled base. Odisha Unskilled gross stays under Rs 21,000, so ESI applies.
4 Things Every Odisha Employer Must Do
01
Pay at or above the notified rate
Apply the current uniform Odisha rate per skill level. Update payroll on 1 April and 1 October when the new VDA takes effect. Pay arrears from the effective date if the notification publishes late.
02
Maintain statutory registers
Keep Form I (Muster Roll), Form II (Wage Register with Basic + VDA separated), Form III (Deductions), Form IV (Overtime) under the Odisha Minimum Wages Rules. 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 Odisha minimum wage notice in Odia and English at the workplace within 30 days of revision.
Which Skill Category Does Your Worker Fall Under?
Odisha notifies 4 skill levels. Clerical roles fall under the skilled category.
Unskilled
Loader, Cleaner, Helper, Peon, Guard
Semi-Skilled
Store keeper, Driver, Operator assistant
Skilled / Clerical
Electrician, Cashier, Mechanic, Clerk
Highly Skilled
Supervisor, Senior technician, Graduate clerk
Cost of Underpayment in Odisha
Section 22 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 applies. The Odisha Labour Directorate inspects mining, steel, construction, and retail units.
Industry Note
The same uniform rate applies in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela, and rural districts. Odisha hosts large mining and steel clusters with high inspection activity.
Run a payslip audit at every April and October cycle to catch underpayment early.
Odisha VDA Trend (Unskilled)
Six-month VDA notification (monthly equivalent), latest first.
Earlier-period VDA figures are indicative. Confirm exact prior amounts against the matching Odisha notification.
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