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Minimum Wages in Ladakh From Nov 2022 (current)

Ladakh two-zone structure for remote and standard areas. Three skill levels, consolidated wage.

Source: Labour Department, UT of Ladakh. Latest available schedule.

Wage Range / Month

Rs 11,700 to Rs 23,881

Across 3 skill levels and 2 zones | Among the higher floors in India

Effective

Nov 2022

Zones

2 zones

Notified Rates

Complete Rate Card: All Skills and Zones

Two-zone schedule. Monthly and daily (26 working days). Source: Ladakh Labour Department.

Zone UnskilledSkilledHighly Skilled
Remote
Per month

Rs 12,870

Rs 495 / day

Rs 16,445

Rs 633 / day

Rs 23,881

Rs 919 / day
Standard
Per month

Rs 11,700

Rs 450 / day

Rs 14,950

Rs 575 / day

Rs 21,710

Rs 835 / day

Zone Coverage

Remote: Remote and high-altitude blocks

Standard: Standard areas (Leh and Kargil towns)

The current schedule shows no separate VDA component. Semi-skilled and administrative staff may carry separate notified rates; check the source notification. Monthly figures use a 26-day month.

Employer Cost Guide

True Cost of 1 Minimum-Wage Worker in Ladakh

Statutory add-ons on top of Rs 11,700 standard-area Unskilled base. Gross stays under Rs 21,000, so ESI applies.

Gross monthly wage
Floor per worker		 Rs 11,700
Employer EPF (12 percent of Basic + DA)
EPF Act 1952, Section 6		 Rs 1,404
Employer ESI (3.25 percent)
ESI Act 1948		 Rs 380
Statutory bonus (8.33 percent)
Payment of Bonus Act 1965, Section 10		 Rs 975
Gratuity provisioning (4.81 percent)
Payment of Gratuity Act 1972		 Rs 563
Total employer cost per worker / month Rs 15,022
Compliance Checklist

4 Things Every Ladakh Employer Must Do

01

Pay at or above the notified rate

Apply the correct remote or standard zone rate per skill level. Update payroll from each notification effective date. Pay arrears from the effective date if the notification publishes late.

02

Maintain statutory registers

Keep Muster Roll, Wage Register, Deductions and Overtime registers under the Ladakh 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 Ladakh 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?

Ladakh notifies these core skill levels across scheduled employments.

Unskilled

Loader, Cleaner, Helper, Peon, Guard

Skilled

Electrician, Cashier, Mechanic, Technician

Highly Skilled

Supervisor, Senior technician, Graduate clerk

Penalty

Cost of Underpayment in Ladakh

Section 22 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 applies. The Ladakh Labour Department inspects tourism, construction, and border-infrastructure projects.

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

Zone Jurisdiction Note

Remote and high-altitude blocks carry the higher floor. Apply the rate by the employee work location, not the company registered address.

Ladakh wages rank among the higher floors in India. Track the next revision and audit payslips when it publishes.

Revision History

Ladakh Wage Trend (Standard Unskilled)

Standard-area unskilled monthly rate, latest first.

Period Unskilled / Month Change
From Nov 2022 (current)CURRENT Rs 11,700 Current
Before Nov 2022 Rs 9,750 Revised up
Earlier period Rs 8,200 +18.9%

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

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FAQ

Ladakh Minimum Wages FAQ

What is the minimum wage in Ladakh 2026?
Ladakh minimum wages under the latest schedule range from Rs 11,700 per month (standard area Unskilled) to Rs 23,881 per month (remote area Highly Skilled). Standard-area Unskilled is Rs 450 per day, Skilled Rs 575, and Highly Skilled Rs 835. Remote-area rates run higher.
How many zones does Ladakh use?
Ladakh uses two zones. Remote and high-altitude blocks carry the higher rate to offset the harsh terrain and cost of living. Standard areas, such as Leh and Kargil towns, carry the base rate.
How is the Ladakh minimum wage calculated?
Ladakh notifies a consolidated daily rate per skill and zone. The monthly figure equals the daily rate multiplied by 26 paid working days. Under the Code on Wages, 2019, Basic plus DA must be at least 50 percent of total remuneration.
Why are Ladakh minimum wages higher than many states?
Ladakh sits at high altitude with a short working season and a high cost of living. To attract and retain labour, the union territory sets some of the higher unskilled and skilled wage floors in India, especially in remote blocks.
How does factoHR India automate Ladakh minimum wage payroll?
factoHR India tracks every Ladakh notification, applies the correct zone and skill rate, flags any payslip below the floor, and maintains statutory registers under the Ladakh labour rules.

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