Complete Rate Card: All Skill Levels
Single uniform Himachal Pradesh rate. Notified daily and monthly (30-day month), plus hourly (8 hours). Source: HP Labour Department.
| Skill Level | Daily | Monthly | Hourly (8) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled Loader, Cleaner, Helper, Peon, Guard |
Rs 425 | Rs 12,750 | Rs 53 |
| Semi-Skilled Store keeper, Driver, Operator assistant |
Rs 449 | Rs 13,470 | Rs 56 |
| Skilled Electrician, Cashier, Mechanic, Technician |
Rs 493 | Rs 14,790 | Rs 62 |
| Highly Skilled Supervisor, Senior technician, Graduate clerk |
Rs 513 | Rs 15,390 | Rs 64 |
Tribal Area Premium
A 25 percent enhancement applies over and above these rates in the tribal areas of Himachal Pradesh, such as Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur, and Pangi. Monthly figures use a 30-day month. This notification does not specify a separate VDA.
True Cost of 1 Minimum-Wage Worker in Himachal Pradesh
Statutory add-ons on top of Rs 12,750 Unskilled base. Gross stays under Rs 21,000, so ESI applies.
In tribal areas, recompute these add-ons on the enhanced base (notified rate plus 25 percent).
4 Things Every Himachal Pradesh Employer Must Do
01
Pay at or above the notified rate
Apply the consolidated HP rate per skill level. Add the 25 percent enhancement for workers in tribal areas. Update payroll when the annual April notification takes effect and pay arrears from the effective date.
02
Maintain statutory registers
Keep Form I (Muster Roll), Form II (Wage Register), Form III (Deductions), Form IV (Overtime) under the Himachal Pradesh 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 Himachal Pradesh minimum wage notice in Hindi and English at the workplace within 30 days of revision.
Which Skill Category Does Your Worker Fall Under?
Himachal Pradesh 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
Cost of Underpayment in Himachal Pradesh
Section 22 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 applies. The HP Labour Department inspects pharma, hydropower, tourism, and construction units.
Tribal Area Note
Tribal districts such as Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur, and Pangi carry a 25 percent higher floor. Paying the plains rate to tribal-area workers is underpayment.
HP hosts large pharma clusters in Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh with active inspection. Run a payslip audit at every revision.
Himachal Pradesh Wage Trend (Unskilled)
Consolidated unskilled monthly rate, latest first.
Earlier-period figures are indicative. Confirm exact prior amounts against the matching Himachal Pradesh notification.
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