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Minimum Wages in Chandigarh Current 2026 Rates

Chandigarh single uniform rate across the union territory. Six worker grades, consolidated wage.

Source: Chandigarh Administration, Labour Department. Own UT schedule, revised periodically.

Wage Range / Month

Rs 13,834 to Rs 14,909

Across 6 worker grades | Single uniform rate, no zones

Effective

Current 2026 Rates

Zones

Uniform rate

Notified Rates

Complete Rate Card: All Worker Grades

Single uniform Chandigarh rate. Notified daily and monthly, plus hourly (8 hours). Source: Chandigarh Administration.

Worker Grade Daily Monthly Hourly (8)
Unskilled
Loader, Cleaner, Helper, Peon, Guard		 Rs 532 Rs 13,834 Rs 67
Semi-Skilled II
Junior operator assistant, Helper grade		 Rs 538 Rs 13,984 Rs 67
Semi-Skilled I
Store keeper, Driver, Operator assistant		 Rs 542 Rs 14,084 Rs 68
Skilled II
Junior technician, Fitter, Mechanic		 Rs 549 Rs 14,284 Rs 69
Skilled I
Electrician, Cashier, Senior technician		 Rs 558 Rs 14,509 Rs 70
Highly Skilled
Supervisor, Senior technician, Graduate clerk		 Rs 573 Rs 14,909 Rs 72

Separate staff classes also apply: Class III about Rs 14,109, Class II about Rs 14,259, Class I about Rs 14,619 per month. Hotels, restaurants, and tea establishments may factor food and lodging into the wage.

Employer Cost Guide

True Cost of 1 Minimum-Wage Worker in Chandigarh

Statutory add-ons on top of Rs 13,834 Unskilled base. Gross stays under Rs 21,000, so ESI applies.

Gross monthly wage
Floor per worker		 Rs 13,834
Employer EPF (12 percent of Basic + DA)
EPF Act 1952, Section 6		 Rs 1,660
Employer ESI (3.25 percent)
ESI Act 1948		 Rs 450
Statutory bonus (8.33 percent)
Payment of Bonus Act 1965, Section 10		 Rs 1,152
Gratuity provisioning (4.81 percent)
Payment of Gratuity Act 1972		 Rs 665
Total employer cost per worker / month Rs 17,761
Compliance Checklist

4 Things Every Chandigarh Employer Must Do

01

Pay at or above the notified rate

Apply the Chandigarh schedule per worker grade. Do not substitute Punjab or central rates. Update payroll from each notification effective date and pay arrears from the effective date.

02

Maintain statutory registers

Keep Muster Roll, Wage Register, Deductions and Overtime registers under the Chandigarh labour rules. Preserve records 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 Chandigarh minimum wage notice in Hindi, Punjabi, and English at the workplace within 30 days of revision.

Category Guide

Which Grade Does Your Worker Fall Under?

Chandigarh notifies 6 worker grades plus separate staff classes.

Unskilled

Loader, Cleaner, Helper, Peon, Guard

Semi-Skilled II

Junior operator assistant, Helper grade

Semi-Skilled I

Store keeper, Driver, Operator assistant

Skilled II

Junior technician, Fitter, Mechanic

Skilled I

Electrician, Cashier, Senior technician

Highly Skilled

Supervisor, Senior technician, Graduate clerk

Penalty

Cost of Underpayment in Chandigarh

Section 22 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 applies. The Chandigarh Labour Department inspects retail, IT, security, and hospitality units 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

Tri-City Jurisdiction Note

Chandigarh, Mohali (Punjab), and Panchkula (Haryana) each follow their own schedule. Apply the rate by the employee work location, not the company address.

Chandigarh rates differ from neighbouring Punjab and Haryana. Run a payslip audit at every revision.

Revision History

Chandigarh Wage Trend (Unskilled)

Consolidated unskilled monthly rate, latest first.

Period Unskilled / Month Change
Current 2026CURRENT Rs 13,834 Current
Previous half-year Rs 13,390 Revised up
Earlier half-year Rs 12,980 +3.2%

Earlier-period figures are indicative. Confirm exact prior amounts against the matching Chandigarh notification.

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FAQ

Chandigarh Minimum Wages FAQ

What is the minimum wage in Chandigarh 2026?
Chandigarh minimum wages under the latest schedule range from Rs 13,834 per month for Unskilled to Rs 14,909 for Highly Skilled workers. The union territory notifies a uniform rate across the city, with separate sub-tiers for semi-skilled and skilled grades.
Does Chandigarh follow Punjab or central minimum wages?
No. Chandigarh maintains its own fixed and revised minimum wage schedule, separate from Punjab or the central determinations. Employers in the union territory must apply the Chandigarh Administration rates.
Does Chandigarh use economic zones for minimum wages?
No. Chandigarh notifies a single uniform minimum wage across the entire union territory. There is no Zone A, B, or C split. The same rate applies across all sectors of the city.
How are hotel and restaurant wages treated in Chandigarh?
Workers in hotels, restaurants, and tea establishments who receive food or lodging have these benefits factored into the wage. For example, an Unskilled worker earns Rs 13,834 without provisions, or about Rs 12,105 when food and lodging are included.
How does factoHR India automate Chandigarh minimum wage payroll?
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If you employ staff in Chandigarh, the same workforce is also covered by working-hour and overtime rules in Chandigarh, Labour Welfare Fund rates in Chandigarh, and the public holiday calendar for Chandigarh. Keep every Chandigarh statutory obligation aligned across your payroll.