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Minimum Wages in Jammu and Kashmir From Oct 2022 (current)

Jammu and Kashmir single uniform rate across the union territory. Four skill levels, consolidated wage.

Source: Labour Department, UT of Jammu and Kashmir. Latest available schedule.

Wage Range / Month

Rs 8,086 to Rs 14,352

Across 4 skill levels | Single uniform rate, no zones

Effective

Oct 2022

Zones

Uniform rate

Notified Rates

Complete Rate Card: All Skill Levels

Single uniform J&K rate. Notified daily and monthly (26-day month), plus hourly (8 hours). Source: J&K Labour Department.

Skill Level Daily Monthly Hourly (8)
Unskilled
Loader, Cleaner, Helper, Peon, Guard		 Rs 311 Rs 8,086 Rs 39
Semi-Skilled
Store keeper, Driver, Operator assistant		 Rs 400 Rs 10,400 Rs 50
Skilled
Electrician, Cashier, Mechanic, Technician		 Rs 483 Rs 12,558 Rs 60
Highly Skilled
Supervisor, Senior technician, Graduate clerk		 Rs 552 Rs 14,352 Rs 69

Administrative or clerical staff carry a separate notified rate of about Rs 449 per day. Monthly figures use a 26-day month. This is the latest available schedule; apply any newer notification from its effective date.

Employer Cost Guide

True Cost of 1 Minimum-Wage Worker in J&K

Statutory add-ons on top of Rs 8,086 Unskilled base. Gross stays under Rs 21,000, so ESI applies.

Gross monthly wage
Floor per worker		 Rs 8,086
Employer EPF (12 percent of Basic + DA)
EPF Act 1952, Section 6		 Rs 970
Employer ESI (3.25 percent)
ESI Act 1948		 Rs 263
Statutory bonus (8.33 percent)
Payment of Bonus Act 1965, Section 10		 Rs 674
Gratuity provisioning (4.81 percent)
Payment of Gratuity Act 1972		 Rs 389
Total employer cost per worker / month Rs 10,382
Compliance Checklist

4 Things Every J&K Employer Must Do

01

Pay at or above the notified rate

Apply the current J&K rate per skill level. Update payroll from each notification effective date. Pay arrears from the effective date if the notification publishes late.

02

Maintain statutory registers

Keep Muster Roll, Wage Register, Deductions and Overtime registers under the J&K labour 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 J&K minimum wage notice in Urdu, Hindi, and English at the workplace within 30 days of revision.

Category Guide

Which Skill Category Does Your Worker Fall Under?

Jammu and Kashmir notifies 4 skill levels plus separate administrative staff.

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

Penalty

Cost of Underpayment in J&K

Section 22 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 applies. The J&K Labour Department inspects tourism, horticulture, handicrafts, and construction units.

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

Industry Note

The same uniform rate applies in Srinagar, Jammu, and rural districts. Seasonal tourism and horticulture rely heavily on minimum-wage labour.

J&K rates remain among the lower bands nationally. Track the next revision and run a payslip audit when it publishes.

Revision History

J&K Wage Trend (Unskilled)

Consolidated unskilled monthly rate, latest first.

Period Unskilled / Month Change
From Oct 2022 (current)CURRENT Rs 8,086 Current
Before Oct 2022 Rs 6,900 Revised up
Earlier period Rs 5,600 +23.2%

Earlier-period figures are indicative. Confirm exact prior amounts against the matching J&K notification.

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FAQ

Jammu and Kashmir Minimum Wages FAQ

What is the minimum wage in Jammu and Kashmir 2026?
Jammu and Kashmir minimum wages under the latest schedule are Rs 311 per day (Rs 8,086 per month) for Unskilled, Rs 400 per day for Semi-Skilled, Rs 483 per day for Skilled, and Rs 552 per day for Highly Skilled workers. The union territory applies one uniform rate with no zone split.
How is the J&K minimum wage calculated?
Jammu and Kashmir 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 311 per day works out to Rs 8,086 per month.
Does Jammu and Kashmir use economic zones for minimum wages?
No. Jammu and Kashmir notifies a single uniform minimum wage across the union territory. There is no Zone A, B, or C split. The same rate applies in Srinagar, Jammu, and rural districts alike.
When was the J&K minimum wage last revised?
The current J&K schedule took effect on 12 October 2022 and remains the latest available rate. A further revision is expected to adjust the dearness component to the Consumer Price Index. Apply any new notification from its effective date.
How does factoHR India automate J&K minimum wage payroll?
factoHR India tracks every Jammu and Kashmir notification, applies the consolidated rate per skill, flags any payslip below the floor, and maintains statutory registers under the J&K labour rules.

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If you employ staff in Jammu & Kashmir, the same workforce is also covered by working-hour and overtime rules in Jammu & Kashmir, and the public holiday calendar for Jammu & Kashmir. Keep every Jammu & Kashmir statutory obligation aligned across your payroll.