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Minimum Wages in Andaman and Nicobar From Jan 2026

Andaman and Nicobar single uniform rate across the islands. Four skill levels, consolidated wage.

Source: Labour Department, Andaman and Nicobar Administration. Revised on CPI movement.

Wage Range / Month

Rs 16,952 to Rs 24,414

Across 4 skill levels | Single uniform rate, no zones

Effective

Jan 2026

Zones

Uniform rate

Notified Rates

Complete Rate Card: All Skill Levels

Single uniform islands rate. Notified daily and monthly (26-day month), plus hourly (8 hours). Source: A&N Labour Department, effective January 2026.

Skill Level Daily Monthly Hourly (8)
Unskilled
Loader, Cleaner, Helper, Peon, Guard		 Rs 652 Rs 16,952 Rs 82
Semi-Skilled / Unskilled Supervisory
Store keeper, Driver, Operator assistant		 Rs 733 Rs 19,058 Rs 92
Skilled / Clerical
Electrician, Cashier, Mechanic, Clerk		 Rs 856 Rs 22,256 Rs 107
Highly Skilled
Supervisor, Senior technician, Graduate clerk		 Rs 939 Rs 24,414 Rs 117

Andaman and Nicobar floors rank among the higher rates in India because of the high island cost of living. Monthly figures use a 26-day month.

Employer Cost Guide

True Cost of 1 Minimum-Wage Worker in Andaman and Nicobar

Statutory add-ons on top of Rs 16,952 Unskilled base. Gross stays under Rs 21,000, so ESI applies.

Gross monthly wage
Floor per worker		 Rs 16,952
Employer EPF (12 percent of Basic + DA)
EPF Act 1952, Section 6		 Rs 2,034
Employer ESI (3.25 percent)
ESI Act 1948		 Rs 551
Statutory bonus (8.33 percent)
Payment of Bonus Act 1965, Section 10		 Rs 1,412
Gratuity provisioning (4.81 percent)
Payment of Gratuity Act 1972		 Rs 815
Total employer cost per worker / month Rs 21,764
Compliance Checklist

4 Things Every Andaman and Nicobar Employer Must Do

01

Pay at or above the notified rate

Apply the current islands 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 islands 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 Andaman and Nicobar 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?

Andaman and Nicobar notifies 4 skill levels across scheduled employments.

Unskilled

Loader, Cleaner, Helper, Peon, Guard

Semi-Skilled / Unskilled Supervisory

Store keeper, Driver, Operator assistant

Skilled / Clerical

Electrician, Cashier, Mechanic, Clerk

Highly Skilled

Supervisor, Senior technician, Graduate clerk

Penalty

Cost of Underpayment in Andaman and Nicobar

Section 22 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 applies. The administration warns of punitive action for non-compliance with the revised rates.

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

Island Note

Tourism, fisheries, construction, and port work rely heavily on minimum-wage labour. The same uniform rate applies in Port Blair and the outer islands.

Island floors are among the higher in India due to cost of living. Run a payslip audit at every revision.

Revision History

Andaman and Nicobar Wage Trend (Unskilled)

Consolidated unskilled monthly rate, latest first.

Period Unskilled / Month Change
From Jan 2026 (current)CURRENT Rs 16,952 Current
Previous period Rs 16,380 Revised up
Earlier period Rs 15,860 +3.3%

Earlier-period figures are indicative. Confirm exact prior amounts against the matching A&N notification.

factoHR India

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factoHR India tracks every Andaman and Nicobar notification, applies the consolidated rate per skill, and flags any payslip below the floor wage.

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FAQ

Andaman and Nicobar Minimum Wages FAQ

What is the minimum wage in Andaman and Nicobar 2026?
Andaman and Nicobar minimum wages effective 1 January 2026 are Rs 652 per day for Unskilled, Rs 733 for Semi-Skilled, Rs 856 for Skilled, and Rs 939 for Highly Skilled workers. On a 26-day month this equals Rs 16,952 to Rs 24,414. The union territory applies one uniform rate.
How is the Andaman and Nicobar minimum wage calculated?
The administration notifies a consolidated daily rate per skill level. The monthly figure equals the daily rate multiplied by 26 paid working days. For an Unskilled worker, Rs 652 per day works out to Rs 16,952 per month.
Does Andaman and Nicobar use economic zones for minimum wages?
No. Andaman and Nicobar notifies a single uniform minimum wage across the islands. There is no Zone A, B, or C split. The same rate applies in Port Blair and the outer islands.
How often does Andaman and Nicobar revise minimum wages?
The administration revises minimum wages periodically by adjusting the Variable Dearness Allowance to the All-India Consumer Price Index. The latest revision took effect on 1 January 2026. Apply any new notification from its effective date.
How does factoHR India automate Andaman and Nicobar minimum wage payroll?
factoHR India tracks every Andaman and Nicobar notification, applies the consolidated rate per skill, flags any payslip below the floor, and maintains statutory registers under the islands labour rules.

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factoHR India auto-applies the latest islands wages per worker. No missed revision cycles.

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