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Minimum Wages in Uttar Pradesh Apr 2026 - Sep 2026

Current UP rates under the new three-tier district classification. Three categories, three skills and Code on Wages, 2019.

Source: Uttar Pradesh Labour Department. Notified 17 April 2026.

Wage Range / Month

Rs 12,356 to Rs 16,868

Across 3 skill levels and 3 district categories

Effective

Apr 2026 - Sep 2026

Tiers

3 districts

Notified Rates

Complete Rate Card: All Skills and District Categories

Three-tier district classification under the Code on Wages, 2019. Monthly and daily (26 days). Source: UP Labour Department, effective April 2026.

Category UnskilledSemi-SkilledSkilled
Category I
Per month

Rs 13,690

Rs 527 / day

Rs 15,059

Rs 579 / day

Rs 16,868

Rs 649 / day
Category II
Per month

Rs 13,006

Rs 500 / day

Rs 14,306

Rs 550 / day

Rs 16,025

Rs 616 / day
Category III
Per month

Rs 12,356

Rs 475 / day

Rs 13,590

Rs 523 / day

Rs 15,224

Rs 586 / day

District Categories

Category I: Gautam Buddha Nagar (Noida) and Ghaziabad

Category II: Districts with Nagar Nigam (municipal corporations)

Category III: All other districts

Employer Cost Guide

True Cost of 1 Minimum-Wage Worker in Uttar Pradesh

Statutory add-ons on top of Rs 13,690 Category I (Noida/Ghaziabad) Unskilled base.

Gross monthly wage
Floor per worker		 Rs 13,690
Employer EPF (12 percent of Basic + DA)
EPF Act 1952, Section 6		 Rs 1,643
Employer ESI (3.25 percent if gross <= Rs 21,000)
ESI Act 1948		 Rs 445
Statutory bonus (8.33 percent)
Payment of Bonus Act 1965, Section 10		 Rs 1,140
Gratuity provisioning (4.81 percent)
Payment of Gratuity Act 1972		 Rs 658
Total employer cost per worker / month Rs 17,576
Compliance Checklist

4 Things Every Uttar Pradesh Employer Must Do

01

Pay the correct district-category rate

Apply Category I, II, or III rate based on the district where the worker is posted. Noida and Ghaziabad use Category I. Update payroll on 1 April and 1 October.

02

Maintain statutory registers

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

Category Guide

Which Skill Category Does Your Worker Fall Under?

UP notifies 3 skill levels across 74 scheduled employments.

Unskilled

Peon, Helper, Cleaner, Loader

Semi-Skilled

Store keeper, Operator assistant, Salesman

Skilled

Electrician, Cashier, Accountant, Technician

Penalty

Cost of Underpayment in Uttar Pradesh

Section 22 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 applies. UP stepped up enforcement in Noida and Ghaziabad after 2026 industrial unrest.

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

High-Risk UP Sectors

  • Electronics and IT (Noida, Greater Noida)
  • Auto and engineering (Noida, Kanpur)
  • Retail and hospitality (Lucknow, Noida)
  • Security and housekeeping (NCR)
  • Brick kilns and construction (statewide)

NCR note: Noida and Ghaziabad workers follow UP Category I rates, not Delhi rates.

Revision History

Uttar Pradesh Wage Trend (Category I Unskilled)

Six-month rate, latest first.

Period Category I Unskilled / Month Change
Apr 2026 - Sep 2026CURRENT Rs 13,690 Current
Oct 2025 - Mar 2026 Rs 13,226 +3.5%
Apr 2025 - Sep 2025 Rs 12,780 +3.5%
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FAQ

Uttar Pradesh Minimum Wages FAQ

What is the minimum wage in Uttar Pradesh April 2026?
Uttar Pradesh minimum wages effective 1 April 2026 to 30 September 2026 range from Rs 12,356 to Rs 16,868 per month. UP adopted a three-tier district classification under the Code on Wages, 2019. Category I covers Gautam Buddha Nagar (Noida) and Ghaziabad with the highest rates.
How does the UP three-tier district system work?
Category I covers Gautam Buddha Nagar and Ghaziabad. Category II covers districts with a Nagar Nigam (municipal corporation). Category III covers all other districts. Each tier has its own rate per skill, reflecting regional cost-of-living differences.
Why did Uttar Pradesh revise wages in 2026?
UP revised minimum wages effective 1 April 2026 after industrial unrest in Noida. The revision adopted a three-tier district classification under the Code on Wages, 2019 and incorporated both Basic Pay and Variable Dearness Allowance.
How often does Uttar Pradesh revise minimum wages?
Uttar Pradesh revises minimum wages every six months linked to the Consumer Price Index. The current rates run from 1 April 2026 to 30 September 2026. The next revision is due October 2026.
How does factoHR India automate Uttar Pradesh minimum wage payroll?
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