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Minimum Wages in Mizoram From Apr 2023

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

Source: Labour & Employment Department, Government of Mizoram. 2023 schedule, current for 2026.

Wage Range / Month

Rs 10,920 to Rs 18,980

Across 4 skill levels | Single uniform rate, no zones

Effective

Apr 2023

Zones

Uniform rate

Notified Rates

Complete Rate Card: All Skill Levels

Single uniform Mizoram general schedule. Notified daily and monthly (26-day month), plus hourly (8 hours). Source: Mizoram Labour Department.

Skill Level Daily Monthly Hourly (8)
Unskilled
Loader, Cleaner, Helper, Peon, Guard		 Rs 420 Rs 10,920 Rs 53
Semi-Skilled
Store keeper, Driver, Operator assistant		 Rs 460 Rs 11,960 Rs 58
Skilled-II
Mechanic, Fitter, Technician		 Rs 570 Rs 14,820 Rs 71
Skilled-I
Senior technician, Supervisor, Specialist		 Rs 730 Rs 18,980 Rs 91

Skilled-I is the highest band. Public motor transport carries a separate lower schedule (about Unskilled Rs 380, Semi-Skilled Rs 420, Skilled-II Rs 460, Skilled-I Rs 510 per day). Monthly figures use a 26-day month.

Employer Cost Guide

True Cost of 1 Minimum-Wage Worker in Mizoram

Statutory add-ons on top of Rs 10,920 Unskilled base. Gross stays under Rs 21,000, so ESI applies.

Gross monthly wage
Floor per worker		 Rs 10,920
Employer EPF (12 percent of Basic + DA)
EPF Act 1952, Section 6		 Rs 1,310
Employer ESI (3.25 percent)
ESI Act 1948		 Rs 355
Statutory bonus (8.33 percent)
Payment of Bonus Act 1965, Section 10		 Rs 910
Gratuity provisioning (4.81 percent)
Payment of Gratuity Act 1972		 Rs 525
Total employer cost per worker / month Rs 14,020
Compliance Checklist

4 Things Every Mizoram Employer Must Do

01

Pay at or above the notified rate

Apply the correct schedule and skill rate. Update payroll from each notification effective date. 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 Mizoram 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 Mizoram minimum wage notice in Mizo and English at the workplace within 30 days of revision.

Category Guide

Which Skill Category Does Your Worker Fall Under?

Mizoram notifies 4 skill levels. Skilled-I is the highest band.

Unskilled

Loader, Cleaner, Helper, Peon, Guard

Semi-Skilled

Store keeper, Driver, Operator assistant

Skilled-II

Mechanic, Fitter, Technician

Skilled-I

Senior technician, Supervisor, Specialist

Penalty

Cost of Underpayment in Mizoram

Section 22 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 applies. The Mizoram Labour Department inspects construction, roads and building, transport, and government works.

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

Schedule Note

The general schedule applies to casual and muster-roll staff, roads and building, and registered factories. Public motor transport carries a separate lower schedule. Match the schedule to the activity.

Rates have been stable since April 2023. Track the Labour Department for the next revision and audit payslips when it publishes.

Revision History

Mizoram Wage Trend (Unskilled)

Consolidated unskilled monthly rate, latest first.

Period Unskilled / Month Change
From Apr 2023 (current)CURRENT Rs 10,920 Current
Before Apr 2023 Rs 9,100 Revised up

The April 2023 schedule remains current. Confirm against the latest Mizoram notification.

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FAQ

Mizoram Minimum Wages FAQ

What is the minimum wage in Mizoram 2026?
Mizoram minimum wages effective 1 April 2023 are Rs 420 per day for Unskilled, Rs 460 for Semi-Skilled, Rs 570 for Skilled-II, and Rs 730 for Skilled-I workers. On a 26-day month this works out to about Rs 10,920 to Rs 18,980. These rates remain current for 2026.
How is the Mizoram minimum wage calculated?
Mizoram 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 420 per day works out to about Rs 10,920 per month.
Does Mizoram use economic zones for minimum wages?
No. Mizoram notifies state-wide rates with no Zone A, B, or C split. The same general schedule applies across Aizawl and the rest of the state. Public motor transport carries a separate, lower schedule.
When did Mizoram last revise minimum wages?
Mizoram last revised its minimum wages with effect from 1 April 2023, notified on 16 June 2023. No new revision has been issued since, so these rates remain current. Confirm any newer notification before payroll.
How does factoHR India automate Mizoram minimum wage payroll?
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