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Minimum Wages in Tripura Oct 2025 - Mar 2026

Tripura sector-based schedules across the state. Skill levels, total wage including VDA.

Source: Directorate of Labour, Government of Tripura. Revised every April and October.

Shops Sector / Month

Rs 8,010 to Rs 9,828

Shops & commercial establishments | Security and hotel sectors higher

Effective

Oct 2025 - Mar 2026

Zones

By sector

Notified Rates

Rate Card: Shops & Commercial Establishments

Total monthly including VDA, with daily (26 days) and hourly (8 hours). Source: Directorate of Labour, Tripura, effective October 2025 to March 2026.

Skill Level Monthly Daily (26) Hourly (8)
Unskilled
Loader, Cleaner, Helper, Peon, Guard		 Rs 8,010 Rs 308 Rs 39
Semi-Skilled
Store keeper, Driver, Operator assistant		 Rs 8,787 Rs 338 Rs 42
Skilled
Electrician, Cashier, Mechanic, Technician		 Rs 9,828 Rs 378 Rs 47

Other Sector Schedules (Total / Month)

Private Security Guards: Unskilled Rs 11,282 | Semi-Skilled Rs 12,030 | Skilled Rs 13,267

Hotel and Restaurant: Semi-Skilled Rs 10,454 | Skilled Rs 12,695 | Highly Skilled Rs 14,188

Apply the schedule that matches your sector. Figures include VDA. Monthly figures use a 26-day month for the daily conversion.

Employer Cost Guide

True Cost of 1 Minimum-Wage Worker in Tripura

Statutory add-ons on top of Rs 8,010 shops-sector Unskilled base. Gross stays under Rs 21,000, so ESI applies.

Gross monthly wage
Floor per worker		 Rs 8,010
Employer EPF (12 percent of Basic + DA)
EPF Act 1952, Section 6		 Rs 961
Employer ESI (3.25 percent)
ESI Act 1948		 Rs 260
Statutory bonus (8.33 percent)
Payment of Bonus Act 1965, Section 10		 Rs 667
Gratuity provisioning (4.81 percent)
Payment of Gratuity Act 1972		 Rs 385
Total employer cost per worker / month Rs 10,283
Compliance Checklist

4 Things Every Tripura Employer Must Do

01

Pay at or above the notified rate

Apply the correct sector schedule (shops, security, or hotel) per skill level. Update payroll on 1 April and 1 October when the new VDA takes effect. Pay arrears from the effective date.

02

Maintain statutory registers

Keep Muster Roll, Wage Register, Deductions and Overtime registers under the Tripura 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 Tripura minimum wage notice in Bengali and English at the workplace within 30 days of revision.

Category Guide

Which Skill Category Does Your Worker Fall Under?

Tripura notifies skill levels within each sector schedule.

Unskilled

Loader, Cleaner, Helper, Peon, Guard

Semi-Skilled

Store keeper, Driver, Operator assistant

Skilled

Electrician, Cashier, Mechanic, Technician

Penalty

Cost of Underpayment in Tripura

Section 22 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 applies. The Tripura Labour Department inspects retail, security, hospitality, and tea-garden 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

Sector Note

Paying the shops rate to a security guard or hotel worker is underpayment, since those sectors carry higher floors. Match the schedule to the actual work.

Tripura floors rank among the lower bands nationally. Run a payslip audit at every April and October cycle.

Revision History

Tripura Wage Trend (Shops Unskilled)

Shops sector unskilled total monthly, latest first.

Period Unskilled / Month Change
Oct 2025 - Mar 2026CURRENT Rs 8,010 Current
Apr 2025 - Sep 2025 Rs 7,820 Revised up
Oct 2024 - Mar 2025 Rs 7,640 +2.4%

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

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FAQ

Tripura Minimum Wages FAQ

What is the minimum wage in Tripura 2026?
For shops and commercial establishments, Tripura minimum wages effective 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026 are Rs 8,010 per month for Unskilled, Rs 8,787 for Semi-Skilled, and Rs 9,828 for Skilled workers, inclusive of VDA. Private security and hotel sectors carry higher schedules.
Does Tripura notify different rates for different sectors?
Yes. Tripura sets separate schedules by sector. Shops and commercial establishments carry the base rate. Private security guards and hotel and restaurant staff carry higher notified rates. Apply the schedule that matches your sector.
Does Tripura use economic zones for minimum wages?
No. Tripura notifies state-wide rates with no Zone A, B, or C split. The same sector schedule applies in Agartala and the rest of the state. Rates vary by sector and skill, not by location.
How often does Tripura revise minimum wages?
Tripura revises the Variable Dearness Allowance twice a year, every April and October. The VDA links to the Consumer Price Index. The next revision is due 1 April 2026.
How does factoHR India automate Tripura minimum wage payroll?
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If you employ staff in Tripura, the same workforce is also covered by Professional Tax in Tripura, working-hour and overtime rules in Tripura, and the public holiday calendar for Tripura. Keep every Tripura statutory obligation aligned across your payroll.