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Latest Minimum Wages in Delhi 2025

By Mayashree Acharya

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Updated on: Apr 21st, 2025

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5 min read

Each year, the Delhi Government revises and fixes the minimum wages for employees of different categories in scheduled employment. Employers must pay the fixed minimum wage for these workers in Delhi. 

Keep reading this article to learn about the recent minimum wages in Delhi.

What is the Minimum Wages in Delhi?

The Delhi Government fixes the minimum wages for workers once every six months. It fixes the minimum wages based on the six-month average index numbers of January to June and July to December every year. Thus, the wages are revised from 1 April and 1 October, respectively. 

The minimum wages in Delhi vary depending on the workers’ skills, such as skilled, unskilled, and semi-skilled workers. Additionally, there are three more subgroups of workers, namely clerical and supervisory staff (non-matriculate), clerical and supervisory staff (matriculates but not graduates) and clerical and supervisory staff (graduates and above).

Current Minimum Wages in Delhi

The minimum wages in Delhi have been revised and are effective from 1 April 2025. The following table mentions the current Delhi government minimum wages for employees categorised based on their skill levels:

Class of EmploymentMinimum Basic Wages Per MonthVDA Per MonthTotal Minimum Wages Per MonthTotal Minimum Wages Per Day
UnskilledRs. 18,066Rs. 390Rs. 18,456Rs. 710
Semi-skilledRs. 19,929Rs. 442Rs. 20,371Rs. 784
SkilledRs. 21,917Rs. 494Rs. 22,411Rs. 862
Non-matriculate (Clerical and supervisory staff)Rs. 19,929Rs. 442Rs. 20,371Rs. 784
Matriculates but not graduates (Clerical and supervisory staff)Rs. 21,927Rs. 494Rs. 22,411Rs. 862
Graduates and above (Clerical and supervisory staff)Rs. 23,836Rs. 520Rs. 24,356Rs. 937

Minimum Wages in Delhi Per Day

Here is the table displaying the minimum wages in Delhi per day:

Class of EmploymentTotal Minimum Wages Per Day
UnskilledRs. 710
Semi-skilledRs. 784
SkilledRs. 862
Non-matriculate (Clerical and supervisory staff)Rs. 784
Matriculates but not graduates (Clerical and supervisory staff)Rs. 862
Graduates and above (Clerical and supervisory staff)Rs. 937

Minimum Wages in Delhi Per Month

The table below displays the minimum wages in Delhi per month:

Class of EmploymentTotal Minimum Wages Per Month
UnskilledRs. 18,456
Semi-skilledRs. 20,371
SkilledRs. 22,411
Non-matriculate (Clerical and supervisory staff)Rs. 20,371
Matriculates but not graduates (Clerical and supervisory staff)Rs. 22,411
Graduates and above (Clerical and supervisory staff)Rs. 24,356

Minimum Wages in Delhi for Skilled Labour

A skilled labourer is classified as one who can work efficiently and has a thorough knowledge of the industry in which he is employed. The table below depicts the minimum wages in Delhi for skilled labour:

Class of EmploymentMinimum Basic Wages Per MonthVDA Per MonthTotal Minimum Wages Per MonthTotal Minimum Wages Per Day
SkilledRs. 21,917Rs. 494Rs. 22,411Rs. 862

Minimum Wages in Delhi for Unskilled Labour 

An unskilled labourer remains involved in performing simple duties and holds no such previous experience. Semi-skilled labour develops skills through on-the-job experience and usually works under the supervision of skilled workers. Here is the table depicting the minimum wages for unskilled and semi-skilled labour in Delhi:

Class of EmploymentMinimum Basic Wages Per MonthVDA Per MonthTotal Minimum Wages Per MonthTotal Minimum Wages Per Day
UnskilledRs. 18,066Rs. 390Rs. 18,456Rs. 710
Semi-skilledRs. 19,929Rs. 442Rs. 20,371Rs. 784

Knowing the minimum wages in Delhi for employers and employees is crucial. Employers must stay updated on the latest wage revisions and pay the fixed minimum wage to workers to ensure they meet the legal requirements and provide fair compensation. Employees must check the fixed minimum wages to ensure they receive the fixed pay they are entitled to.

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