Complete Rate Card: All Skill Levels
Single uniform Meghalaya rate, inclusive of VDA. Notified daily and monthly (26-day month), plus hourly (8 hours). Source: Labour Commissioner, Meghalaya.
| Skill Level | Daily | Monthly | Hourly (8) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled Loader, Cleaner, Helper, Peon, Guard |
Rs 541 | Rs 14,066 | Rs 68 |
| Semi-Skilled Store keeper, Driver, Operator assistant |
Rs 583 | Rs 15,158 | Rs 73 |
| Skilled Electrician, Cashier, Mechanic, Technician |
Rs 624 | Rs 16,224 | Rs 78 |
| Highly Skilled Supervisor, Senior technician, Graduate clerk |
Rs 665 | Rs 17,290 | Rs 83 |
Daily rates include a per-day VDA of Rs 16 to Rs 20 by skill level. The schedule covers 29 employment categories. Monthly figures use a 26-day month.
How the Meghalaya Wage Is Built Up
Example: Unskilled worker, monthly figures. Meghalaya adds a per-day VDA (Rs 16 for Unskilled) on top of Basic.
Basic Wage
Rs 13,650
Government-notified base rate, about Rs 525 per day for Unskilled. Basic + DA must be 50 percent of total under the Code on Wages, 2019.
VDA / Month
Rs 416
Variable Dearness Allowance, Rs 16 per day for Unskilled. Rises by skill. Reviewed every six months on CPI.
Total / Month
Rs 14,066
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 Meghalaya
Statutory add-ons on top of Rs 14,066 Unskilled base. Gross stays under Rs 21,000, so ESI applies.
4 Things Every Meghalaya Employer Must Do
01
Pay at or above the notified rate
Apply the current uniform Meghalaya rate per skill level including VDA. Update payroll at each six-monthly review. Pay arrears from the effective date if the notification publishes late.
02
Maintain statutory registers
Keep Muster Roll, Wage Register with Basic and VDA separated, Deductions and Overtime registers under the Meghalaya 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 Meghalaya minimum wage notice in English and the local language at the workplace within 30 days of revision.
Which Skill Category Does Your Worker Fall Under?
Meghalaya notifies 4 skill levels across 29 employment categories.
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 Meghalaya
Section 22 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 applies. The Meghalaya Labour Department inspects mining, construction, transport, and security units.
Coverage Note
The schedule covers 29 employment categories, including agriculture, construction, mining, transport, tailoring, motor workshops, domestic work, and security services. The same rate applies state-wide.
Run a payslip audit at every six-monthly review to catch underpayment early.
Meghalaya VDA Trend (Unskilled)
Six-month VDA (monthly equivalent), latest first.
Earlier-period VDA figures are indicative. Confirm exact prior amounts against the matching Meghalaya notification.
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