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Minimum Wages in Nagaland

Nagaland single uniform rate across the state. Four skill levels, consolidated wage.

Source: Directorate of Labour, Government of Nagaland. Confirm the current notification before payroll.

Wage Range / Month

Rs 9,360 to Rs 12,506

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 Nagaland rate. Notified daily and monthly (26-day month), plus hourly (8 hours). Source: Directorate of Labour, Nagaland.

Skill Level Daily Monthly Hourly (8)
Unskilled
Loader, Cleaner, Helper, Peon, Guard		 Rs 360 Rs 9,360 Rs 45
Semi-Skilled
Store keeper, Driver, Operator assistant		 Rs 396 Rs 10,296 Rs 50
Skilled
Electrician, Cashier, Mechanic, Technician		 Rs 437 Rs 11,362 Rs 55
Highly Skilled
Supervisor, Senior technician, Graduate clerk		 Rs 481 Rs 12,506 Rs 60

Verify Before Payroll

Nagaland last formally revised its schedule in 2019. The figures above reflect commonly cited current rates with cost-of-living indexation. Always confirm the current Directorate of Labour notification before processing payroll. Monthly figures use a 26-day month.

Employer Cost Guide

True Cost of 1 Minimum-Wage Worker in Nagaland

Statutory add-ons on top of Rs 9,360 Unskilled base. Gross stays under Rs 21,000, so ESI applies.

Gross monthly wage
Floor per worker		 Rs 9,360
Employer EPF (12 percent of Basic + DA)
EPF Act 1952, Section 6		 Rs 1,123
Employer ESI (3.25 percent)
ESI Act 1948		 Rs 304
Statutory bonus (8.33 percent)
Payment of Bonus Act 1965, Section 10		 Rs 780
Gratuity provisioning (4.81 percent)
Payment of Gratuity Act 1972		 Rs 450
Total employer cost per worker / month Rs 12,017
Compliance Checklist

4 Things Every Nagaland Employer Must Do

01

Pay at or above the notified rate

Apply the current Nagaland rate per skill level. Confirm the latest notification before each payroll run. Pay arrears from the effective date if a revision publishes late.

02

Maintain statutory registers

Keep Muster Roll, Wage Register, Deductions and Overtime registers under the Nagaland Minimum Wages 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 Nagaland minimum wage notice in English at the workplace within 30 days of revision.

Category Guide

Which Skill Category Does Your Worker Fall Under?

Nagaland notifies 4 skill levels across scheduled employments.

Unskilled

Loader, Cleaner, Helper, Peon, Guard

Semi-Skilled

Store keeper, Driver, Operator assistant

Skilled

Electrician, Cashier, Mechanic, Technician

Highly Skilled

Supervisor, Senior technician, Graduate clerk

Penalty

Cost of Underpayment in Nagaland

Section 22 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 applies. The Nagaland Labour Department inspects construction, retail, transport, and handloom 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

Revision Note

Because the formal base schedule dates to 2019, employers should track the Directorate of Labour for the next revision and apply it from its effective date.

The same rate applies in Kohima, Dimapur, and the rest of the state. Run a payslip audit when a new notification publishes.

Revision History

Nagaland Wage Trend (Unskilled)

Consolidated unskilled monthly rate, latest first.

Period Unskilled / Month Note
Latest published scheduleCURRENT Rs 9,360 Current
2019 base notification Rs 4,576 Base rate

The 2019 base notification set lower nominal rates. Current figures reflect indexation. Confirm against the latest Nagaland notification.

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FAQ

Nagaland Minimum Wages FAQ

What is the minimum wage in Nagaland 2026?
Under the latest published schedule, Nagaland minimum wages are about Rs 360 per day for Unskilled, Rs 396 for Semi-Skilled, Rs 437 for Skilled, and Rs 481 for Highly Skilled workers. On a 26-day month this works out to about Rs 9,360 to Rs 12,506. Confirm the current notification before payroll.
When did Nagaland last revise minimum wages?
Nagaland last formally revised its minimum wage schedule in 2019. The figures commonly cited for later years reflect cost-of-living indexation. Always verify the current Directorate of Labour notification before processing payroll.
Does Nagaland use economic zones for minimum wages?
No. Nagaland notifies state-wide rates with no Zone A, B, or C split. The same schedule applies in Kohima, Dimapur, and the rest of the state. Rates vary by skill, not by location.
How is the Nagaland minimum wage calculated?
Nagaland 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 360 per day works out to about Rs 9,360 per month.
How does factoHR India automate Nagaland minimum wage payroll?
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If you employ staff in Nagaland, the same workforce is also covered by Professional Tax in Nagaland, working-hour and overtime rules in Nagaland, and the public holiday calendar for Nagaland. Keep every Nagaland statutory obligation aligned across your payroll.