Complete Rate Card: All Skill Levels
Single uniform Assam rate, inclusive of VDA. Monthly, daily (26 days), hourly (8 hours). Source: Commissionerate of Labour, Assam.
| Skill Level | Monthly | Daily (26) | Hourly (8) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled Loader, Cleaner, Helper, Peon, Guard |
Rs 10,344 | Rs 398 | Rs 50 |
| Semi-Skilled / Supervisory Store keeper, Driver, Operator assistant |
Rs 12,025 | Rs 463 | Rs 58 |
| Skilled / Clerical Electrician, Cashier, Mechanic, Clerk |
Rs 15,032 | Rs 578 | Rs 72 |
| Highly Skilled Supervisor, Senior technician, Graduate clerk |
Rs 19,326 | Rs 743 | Rs 93 |
Notified basic daily rates: Unskilled Rs 240, Semi-Skilled Rs 280, Skilled Rs 350, Highly Skilled Rs 450. Monthly totals add the VDA. Basic uses a 30-day month; daily column above uses 26 days.
How the Assam Wage Is Built Up
Example: Unskilled worker, monthly figures. Assam adds a VDA on top of the basic rate, with VDA rising by skill level.
Basic Wage
Rs 7,200
Government-notified base rate, Rs 240 per day for Unskilled on a 30-day month. Basic + DA must be 50 percent of total under the Code on Wages, 2019.
VDA / Month
Rs 3,144
Variable Dearness Allowance, rises by skill level. Linked to the Consumer Price Index and revised periodically.
Total / Month
Rs 10,344
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.
True Cost of 1 Minimum-Wage Worker in Assam
Statutory add-ons on top of Rs 10,344 Unskilled base. Assam Unskilled gross stays under Rs 21,000, so ESI applies.
4 Things Every Assam Employer Must Do
01
Pay at or above the notified rate
Apply the current uniform Assam rate per skill level inclusive of VDA. Update payroll from each notification effective date. Pay arrears from the effective date if the notification publishes late.
02
Maintain statutory registers
Keep Form I (Muster Roll), Form II (Wage Register with Basic + VDA separated), Form III (Deductions), Form IV (Overtime) under the Assam Minimum Wages Rules. Preserve 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 Assam minimum wage notice in Assamese and English at the workplace within 30 days of revision.
Which Skill Category Does Your Worker Fall Under?
Assam notifies 4 skill levels. Supervisory roles fall with semi-skilled, clerical roles with skilled.
Unskilled
Loader, Cleaner, Helper, Peon, Guard
Semi-Skilled / Supervisory
Store keeper, Driver, Operator assistant
Skilled / Clerical
Electrician, Cashier, Mechanic, Clerk
Highly Skilled
Supervisor, Senior technician, Graduate clerk
Cost of Underpayment in Assam
Section 22 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 applies. The Assam Labour Department inspects tea estates, oil and gas, retail, and construction units.
Industry Note
The same uniform rate applies in Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Silchar, and rural districts. Tea plantation labour follows separate sector notifications.
Run a payslip audit at every VDA revision to catch underpayment early.
Assam VDA Trend (Unskilled)
VDA notification (monthly equivalent), latest first.
Earlier-period VDA figures are indicative. Confirm exact prior amounts against the matching Assam notification.
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