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Minimum Wages in Manipur From Mar 2025

Manipur single uniform rate across the state. Four skill levels, consolidated wage.

Source: Directorate of Labour, Government of Manipur. Latest available schedule.

Wage Range / Month

Rs 10,400 to Rs 15,340

Across 4 skill levels | Single uniform rate, no zones

Effective

Mar 2025

Zones

Uniform rate

Notified Rates

Complete Rate Card: All Skill Levels

Single uniform Manipur rate. Notified daily and monthly (26-day month), plus hourly (8 hours). Source: Directorate of Labour, Manipur.

Skill Level Daily Monthly Hourly (8)
Unskilled
Loader, Cleaner, Helper, Peon, Guard		 Rs 400 Rs 10,400 Rs 50
Semi-Skilled
Store keeper, Driver, Operator assistant		 Rs 440 Rs 11,440 Rs 55
Skilled
Electrician, Cashier, Mechanic, Technician		 Rs 480 Rs 12,480 Rs 60
Highly Skilled / Managerial
Supervisor, Manager, Senior technician		 Rs 590 Rs 15,340 Rs 74

Manipur notifies 15 employment schedules. Agriculture carries separate daily rates (about Unskilled Rs 400, Semi-Skilled Rs 450, Skilled Rs 500). Monthly figures use a 26-day month.

Employer Cost Guide

True Cost of 1 Minimum-Wage Worker in Manipur

Statutory add-ons on top of Rs 10,400 Unskilled base. Gross stays under Rs 21,000, so ESI applies.

Gross monthly wage
Floor per worker		 Rs 10,400
Employer EPF (12 percent of Basic + DA)
EPF Act 1952, Section 6		 Rs 1,248
Employer ESI (3.25 percent)
ESI Act 1948		 Rs 338
Statutory bonus (8.33 percent)
Payment of Bonus Act 1965, Section 10		 Rs 866
Gratuity provisioning (4.81 percent)
Payment of Gratuity Act 1972		 Rs 500
Total employer cost per worker / month Rs 13,352
Compliance Checklist

4 Things Every Manipur Employer Must Do

01

Pay at or above the notified rate

Apply the correct schedule and skill rate. 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 Manipur Minimum Wages 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 Manipur minimum wage notice in Meitei and English at the workplace within 30 days of revision.

Category Guide

Which Skill Category Does Your Worker Fall Under?

Manipur notifies skill levels across 15 employment schedules.

Unskilled

Loader, Cleaner, Helper, Peon, Guard

Semi-Skilled

Store keeper, Driver, Operator assistant

Skilled

Electrician, Cashier, Mechanic, Technician

Highly Skilled / Managerial

Supervisor, Manager, Senior technician

Penalty

Cost of Underpayment in Manipur

Section 22 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 applies. The Manipur Labour Department inspects construction, transport, retail, and handloom 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

Schedule Note

Manipur covers 15 employment schedules, including agriculture, construction, transport, shops and establishments, and textile manufacturing. Apply the schedule that matches your activity.

Manipur revises wages every two to three years, so track the next notification. Run a payslip audit when it publishes.

Revision History

Manipur Wage Trend (Unskilled)

Consolidated unskilled monthly rate, latest first.

Period Unskilled / Month Change
From Mar 2025 (current)CURRENT Rs 10,400 Current
Previous revision Rs 8,580 Revised up
Earlier revision Rs 7,280 +17.9%

Earlier-period figures are indicative. Confirm exact prior amounts against the matching Manipur notification.

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FAQ

Manipur Minimum Wages FAQ

What is the minimum wage in Manipur 2026?
Manipur minimum wages effective 12 March 2025 are Rs 400 per day for Unskilled, Rs 440 for Semi-Skilled, Rs 480 for Skilled, and Rs 590 for Highly Skilled or managerial roles. On a 26-day month this works out to about Rs 10,400 to Rs 15,340.
How is the Manipur minimum wage calculated?
Manipur 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 400 per day works out to Rs 10,400 per month.
Does Manipur use economic zones for minimum wages?
No. Manipur does not notify official Zone A, B, or C rates. The same schedule applies across the Imphal Valley and the hill districts. Wages vary by skill and by employment schedule, not by location.
How often does Manipur revise minimum wages?
Manipur typically revises minimum wages every two to three years, based on inflation and economic conditions. The latest revision took effect on 12 March 2025. Apply any new notification from its effective date.
How does factoHR India automate Manipur minimum wage payroll?
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If you employ staff in Manipur, the same workforce is also covered by Professional Tax in Manipur, working-hour and overtime rules in Manipur, and the public holiday calendar for Manipur. Keep every Manipur statutory obligation aligned across your payroll.