Labour Welfare Fund (LWF) in Telangana 2026

Employee and employer LWF contribution, filing frequency, collection cycle, and the governing Act for payroll teams in Telangana.

Rs.2

Employee share

Rs.5

Employer share

Rs.7

Total / cycle

Yearly

Frequency

Source: Telangana Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1987. Verify the current rate with the Telangana Labour Welfare Board before filing.

Key Takeaway Last reviewed: June 2026

What is the LWF contribution in Telangana?

In Telangana, LWF is Rs.2 (employee) + Rs.5 (employer) = Rs.7 per employee, collected yearly (December) under the Telangana Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1987.

Quick Reference

LWF Rates in Telangana

Contribution, frequency, cycle, and governing Act at a glance.

Item	Value	Note
Employee contribution	Rs.2	Deducted from salary, shown on payslip
Employer contribution	Rs.5	Added by employer, not on payslip
Total per employee	Rs.7	Per contribution cycle
Frequency	Yearly	How often LWF is collected
Collection cycle	December	When the contribution is due
Governing Act	Telangana Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1987	State statute that levies LWF
Administered by	Telangana Labour Welfare Board	Receives and spends the fund

Source: Telangana Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1987. Verified as on June 2026. State boards revise rates periodically; confirm with the Telangana Labour Welfare Board before filing.

How It Works

LWF Deduction and Filing in Telangana

Deduct employee share

Deduct Rs.2 from the employee in the yearly cycle.

Add employer share

Add Rs.5 as employer cost to reach Rs.7 per employee.

Reconcile headcount

Exclude exempt managerial staff and apprentices before totalling.

Deposit to board

Pay the total to the Telangana Labour Welfare Board and file the prescribed return.

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FAQ

Telangana LWF FAQs

What is the LWF contribution in Telangana for 2026?

Telangana charges Rs.2 from the employee and Rs.5 from the employer, a total of Rs.7 per employee. It is collected yearly (December) under the Telangana Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1987.

How often is LWF paid in Telangana?

LWF in Telangana is paid yearly. Employers deduct the employee share, add the employer share, and deposit the total to the Telangana Labour Welfare Board in the December cycle. Verify the exact due date with the board.

Who is exempt from LWF in Telangana?

Employees in managerial or supervisory roles above the state wage ceiling are usually exempt, along with apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Check the Telangana Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1987 for the applicable ceiling and exemption list.

Is LWF shown on the Telangana payslip?

Yes. The employee LWF share of Rs.2 appears as a separate deduction on the payslip. The employer share of Rs.5 is not on the payslip but is recorded in payroll registers and the LWF return.

How does factoHR India handle Telangana LWF?

factoHR India deducts the Telangana LWF share on the payslip, applies the yearly cycle, generates the LWF challan, and produces board-ready returns. Rates update when the Telangana Labour Welfare Board revises them.

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