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Minimum Wages in Lakshadweep

Lakshadweep single uniform rate across all islands and sectors. Four skill levels, Basic plus flat VDA.

Source: Department of Labour, UT of Lakshadweep. Confirm the current notification before payroll.

Wage Range / Month

Rs 10,426 to Rs 13,000

Across 4 skill levels | Single uniform rate, no zones

Schedule

Latest published

Zones

Uniform rate

Notified Rates

Complete Rate Card: All Skill Levels

Single uniform island rate, inclusive of VDA. Notified daily and monthly (26-day month), plus hourly (8 hours). Source: Lakshadweep Labour Department.

Skill Level Daily Monthly Hourly (8)
Unskilled
Loader, Cleaner, Helper, Peon, Guard		 Rs 401 Rs 10,426 Rs 50
Semi-Skilled
Store keeper, Boat hand, Operator assistant		 Rs 432 Rs 11,232 Rs 54
Skilled
Electrician, Cashier, Mechanic, Technician		 Rs 489 Rs 12,714 Rs 61
Highly Skilled
Supervisor, Senior technician, Graduate clerk		 Rs 500 Rs 13,000 Rs 63

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These are the latest published Lakshadweep rates available to us. A newer revision may have been notified since. Always confirm the current Lakshadweep Labour Department notification before processing payroll. Monthly figures use a 26-day month.

Wage Composition

How the Lakshadweep Wage Is Built Up

Example: Unskilled worker, monthly figures. Lakshadweep adds a flat VDA of Rs 108 per day (about Rs 2,808 per month) on top of Basic.

Basic Wage

Rs 7,618

Government-notified base rate, Rs 293 per day for Unskilled. Basic + DA must be 50 percent of total under the Code on Wages, 2019.

VDA (flat)

Rs 2,808

Flat Variable Dearness Allowance of Rs 108 per day, same for all skill levels. Revised with the cost of living.

Total / Month

Rs 10,426

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.

Employer Cost Guide

True Cost of 1 Minimum-Wage Worker in Lakshadweep

Statutory add-ons on top of Rs 10,426 Unskilled base. Gross stays under Rs 21,000, so ESI applies.

Gross monthly wage
Floor per worker		 Rs 10,426
Employer EPF (12 percent of Basic + DA)
EPF Act 1952, Section 6		 Rs 1,251
Employer ESI (3.25 percent)
ESI Act 1948		 Rs 339
Statutory bonus (8.33 percent)
Payment of Bonus Act 1965, Section 10		 Rs 868
Gratuity provisioning (4.81 percent)
Payment of Gratuity Act 1972		 Rs 501
Total employer cost per worker / month Rs 13,385
Compliance Checklist

4 Things Every Lakshadweep Employer Must Do

01

Pay at or above the notified rate

Apply the current uniform Lakshadweep rate per skill level including VDA. Confirm the latest notification before each payroll run. Pay arrears from the effective date if the notification publishes late.

02

Maintain statutory registers

Keep Muster Roll, Wage Register with Basic and VDA separated, Deductions and Overtime registers under the Lakshadweep 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 Lakshadweep minimum wage notice in Malayalam and English at the workplace within 30 days of revision.

Category Guide

Which Skill Category Does Your Worker Fall Under?

Lakshadweep notifies 4 skill levels, uniform across sectors.

Unskilled

Loader, Cleaner, Helper, Peon, Guard

Semi-Skilled

Store keeper, Boat hand, Operator assistant

Skilled

Electrician, Cashier, Mechanic, Technician

Highly Skilled

Supervisor, Senior technician, Graduate clerk

Penalty

Cost of Underpayment in Lakshadweep

Section 22 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 applies. The administration inspects fisheries, harbour works, construction, and tourism units.

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

The same uniform rate applies across Kavaratti, Agatti, Minicoy, and the other inhabited islands and across all sectors. Fisheries and harbour works rely heavily on minimum-wage labour.

Always confirm the current notification, since published rates may lag the latest revision.

Revision History

Lakshadweep Flat VDA Trend

Monthly VDA, latest first. Same flat allowance for all skill levels.

Period VDA / Month Change
Latest published scheduleCURRENT Rs 2,808 Current
Previous period Rs 2,600 Revised up
Earlier period Rs 2,400 +8.3%

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

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FAQ

Lakshadweep Minimum Wages FAQ

What is the minimum wage in Lakshadweep?
Under the latest published schedule, Lakshadweep minimum wages are Rs 401 per day for Unskilled, Rs 432 for Semi-Skilled, Rs 489 for Skilled, and Rs 500 for Highly Skilled workers, inclusive of VDA. On a 26-day month this works out to about Rs 10,426 to Rs 13,000. Confirm the current notification before payroll.
How is the Lakshadweep minimum wage calculated?
Total wage = Basic + VDA. Lakshadweep adds a flat Variable Dearness Allowance of Rs 108 per day, about Rs 2,808 per month, to every skill level. For an Unskilled worker, Basic is Rs 293 per day plus VDA, totalling Rs 401 per day.
Does Lakshadweep use economic zones for minimum wages?
No. Lakshadweep notifies a single uniform minimum wage across all islands and across sectors such as construction, fisheries, and harbour works. There is no Zone A, B, or C split.
Does Lakshadweep follow Kerala minimum wages?
No. Lakshadweep maintains its own minimum wage schedule, separate from Kerala. Apply the union territory notification, not the Kerala rates, for establishments in Lakshadweep.
How does factoHR India automate Lakshadweep minimum wage payroll?
factoHR India tracks every Lakshadweep notification, applies the basic plus flat VDA per skill, separates the two on the payslip, and flags any wage below the floor. It maintains statutory registers under the Lakshadweep labour rules.

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