Complete Rate Card: All Categories and Areas
Shops and commercial establishments rates. Monthly and daily (26 working days). VDA Rs 518 uniform across areas. Source: Uttarakhand Labour Department, effective April 2026.
| Area | Unskilled | Semi-Skilled | Skilled | Clerical CAT-II | Clerical CAT-I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cities > 1 lakh Per month |
Rs 13,057 Rs 502 / day |
Rs 13,798 Rs 531 / day |
Rs 14,541 Rs 559 / day |
Rs 14,858 Rs 571 / day |
Rs 15,793 Rs 607 / day |
| Other areas Per month |
Rs 12,909 Rs 497 / day |
Rs 13,628 Rs 524 / day |
Rs 14,356 Rs 552 / day |
Rs 14,657 Rs 564 / day |
Rs 15,553 Rs 598 / day |
Area Coverage
Cities > 1 lakh: Cities with population over 1 lakh (Dehradun, Haridwar, Haldwani)
Other areas: Other areas with population under 1 lakh
Engineering and other industries carry separate sector notifications. Check the source notification for your sector.
How the Uttarakhand Wage Is Built Up
Example: City Unskilled worker, monthly figures. Uttarakhand adds a flat VDA of Rs 518 to every category.
Basic Wage
Rs 12,539
Government-notified base rate by area and skill. Basic + DA must be 50 percent of total under the Code on Wages, 2019.
VDA (flat)
Rs 518
Flat Variable Dearness Allowance of Rs 518, same for all categories and areas. Linked to CPI and revised each April.
Total / Month
Rs 13,057
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 Uttarakhand
Statutory add-ons on top of Rs 13,057 city Unskilled base. Gross stays under Rs 21,000, so ESI applies.
4 Things Every Uttarakhand Employer Must Do
01
Pay at or above the notified rate
Apply the correct area rate (city or other) per category. Update payroll when the annual April notification takes effect. Pay arrears from the effective date if the notification publishes late.
02
Maintain statutory registers
Keep Form I (Muster Roll), Form II (Wage Register with Basic + VDA separated), Form III (Deductions), Form IV (Overtime) under the Uttarakhand Minimum Wages 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 Uttarakhand minimum wage notice in Hindi and English at the workplace within 30 days of revision.
Which Category Does Your Worker Fall Under?
Uttarakhand notifies 5 categories for shops and establishments.
Unskilled
Loader, Cleaner, Helper, Peon, Guard
Semi-Skilled
Store keeper, Driver, Operator assistant
Skilled
Electrician, Mechanic, Technician
Clerical CAT-II
Junior clerk, Data entry, Cashier
Clerical CAT-I
Senior clerk, Accountant, Supervisor
Cost of Underpayment in Uttarakhand
Section 22 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 applies. The Uttarakhand Labour Department inspects pharma, FMCG, auto, and tourism units.
Industry Note
The SIDCUL belts at Haridwar, Pantnagar, and Selaqui host large pharma, FMCG, and auto units in the higher city-rate area. Rate applies by employee work location.
Run a payslip audit at every April revision to catch underpayment early.
Uttarakhand Flat VDA Trend
VDA notification, latest first. Same flat VDA applies to all categories.
Earlier-period VDA figures are indicative. Confirm exact prior amounts against the matching Uttarakhand notification.
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