Complete Rate Card: All Skills and Zones
Shops & Establishments rates. Monthly and daily (26 days). VDA Rs 72.50/day uniform. Source: Gujarat Commissionerate of Labour, effective October 2026.
| Zone | Unskilled | Semi-Skilled | Skilled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone I Per month | Rs 13,637 Rs 525 / day | Rs 13,897 Rs 535 / day | Rs 14,209 Rs 547 / day |
| Zone II Per month | Rs 13,351 Rs 514 / day | Rs 13,637 Rs 525 / day | Rs 13,897 Rs 535 / day |
Zone Coverage
Zone I: Municipal Corporations, municipalities, and Urban Development Authority areas (Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot)
Zone II: Large municipalities not covered under Zone I
How the Gujarat Wage Is Built Up
Example: Zone I Unskilled worker, monthly figures. Gujarat uses Basic + VDA, computed per day x 26.
Basic Wage
Rs 11,752
Government-notified base rate (Rs 452/day Zone I). Revised under Section 5(1) of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948.
VDA
Rs 1,885
Variable Dearness Allowance Rs 72.50/day. Revised every April and October linked to CPI.
Total / Month
Rs 13,637
Floor wage payable (Rs 524.50/day x 26). 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 Gujarat
Statutory add-ons on top of Rs 13,637 Zone I Unskilled base.
4 Things Every Gujarat Employer Must Do
01
Pay at or above the notified rate
Apply current Zone I or II rate per worker. Update payroll on 1 April and 1 October when new VDA takes effect. Compute arrears for back-dated effective dates.
02
Maintain statutory registers
Keep Muster Roll, Wage Register with Basic + VDA separated, Deductions and Overtime registers under the Gujarat Minimum Wages Rules, 1961. 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 Gujarat minimum wage notice in Gujarati and English at the workplace within 30 days of revision.
Which Skill Category Does Your Worker Fall Under?
Gujarat Shops & Establishments notification uses 3 skill levels.
Unskilled
Peon, Helper, Cleaner, Loader
Semi-Skilled
Store keeper, Salesman, Operator assistant
Skilled
Electrician, Cashier, Accountant, Technician
Cost of Underpayment in Gujarat
Section 22 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 applies. Gujarat Labour Department inspects industrial estates and textile clusters closely.
High-Risk Gujarat Sectors
- Textiles and diamonds (Surat)
- Chemicals and pharma (Ankleshwar, Vapi)
- Retail and hospitality (Ahmedabad)
- Security and housekeeping (statewide)
- Construction and ports (Mundra, Kandla)
Rate applies by employee work location zone, not employer registered zone.
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Six-month VDA notification, latest first.
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