Minimum Wages in Kerala 2024-25
In Kerala, minimum wages play a crucial role in an organisation to ensure compliance with labour laws and maintain fair compensation in the workforce. Workers' wages vary based on the district in which they work, their grades, and the employee's job type. The Kerala government has fixed the revised minimum wages, which will remain effective from 1 August 2024.
In this article, you will get a detailed overview of the updated minimum wages in Kerala and other relevant details.
Minimum Wages in Kerala
The Kerala Minimum Wages Rules, 1958, provide that minimum wages must be fixed for workers in different scheduled employments. The Kerala Government fixes and revises the wages from time to time based on the workers' economic situation. Employers must pay the fixed minimum wage to workers.
Minimum wages are revised based on factors like living costs, market prices for essential goods, and job location. The government periodically revises these wages and the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) to keep up with inflation.
The minimum wage in Kerala for 2024 varies depending on a worker's location and job grade. In Kerala, a worker's job grade is classified into different categories, such as special grade, Grade A-I. The role of worker defines his/her grade. Usually, the managers are special grade and others are classified under Grade A to I, depending on their role and work in each employment sector.
Furthermore, the Kerala State Government has divided the state into various districts to pay minimum wages. The various districts are as follows:
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Punalur
- Pathanamthitta
- Kollam
- Kottayam
- Alappuzha
- Mundakayam
- Kozhikode
- Idukki/Munnar
- Kannur
- Kasargod
- Chalakudy
- Ernakulam
- Malappuram
- Thrissur
- Palakkad
- Wayanad/ Meppadi
Current Minimum Wages in Kerala
The table below mentions the minimum wages in Kerala for different grade workers:
| Grade | District | Total Per Month | Minimum Wages General | Minimum Wages IT |
| Special | Thiruvananthapuram | Rs. 14,504.00 | Rs. 14,704.00 | Rs. 0.00 |
| Grade A | Rs. 14,294.00 | Rs. 14,494.00 | Rs. 24,944.00 | |
| Grade B | Rs. 14,084.00 | Rs. 14,284.00 | Rs. 23,564.00 | |
| Grade C | Rs. 13,874.00 | Rs. 14,074.00 | Rs. 22,314.00 | |
| Grade D | Rs. 13,664.00 | Rs. 13,864.00 | Rs. 21,174.00 | |
| Grade E | Rs. 13,454.00 | Rs. 13,654.00 | Rs. 20,134.00 | |
| Grade F | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 19,184.00 | |
| Grade G | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 18,734.00 | |
| Grade H | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 17,084.00 | |
| Grade I | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 16,724.00 | |
| Special | Kollam | Rs. 14,348.00 | Rs. 14,548.00 | Rs. 0.00 |
| Grade A | Rs. 14,138.00 | Rs. 14,338.00 | Rs. 24,788.00 | |
| Grade B | v13,928.00 | Rs. 14,128.00 | Rs. 23,408.00 | |
| Grade C | Rs. 13,718.00 | Rs. 13,918.00 | Rs. 22,158.00 | |
| Grade D | Rs. 13,508.00 | Rs. 13,708.00 | Rs. 21,018.00 | |
| Grade E | 13,298.00 | 13,498.00 | Rs. 19,978.00 | |
| Grade F | Rs. 0.00 | 0.00 | Rs. 19,028.00 | |
| Grade G | Rs. 0.00 | 0.00 | Rs. 18,578.00 | |
| Grade H | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 16,928.00 | |
| Grade I | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 16,568.00 | |
| Special | Punalur | Rs. 14,166.00 | Rs. 14,366.00 | Rs. 0.00 |
| Grade A | Rs. 13,956.00 | Rs. 14,156.00 | Rs. 24,606.00 | |
| Grade B | Rs. 13,746.00 | Rs. 13,946.00 | Rs. 23,226.00 | |
| Grade C | Rs. 13,536.00 | Rs. 13,736.00 | Rs. 21,976.00 | |
| Grade D | Rs. 13,326.00 | Rs. 13,526.00 | Rs. 20,836.00 | |
| Grade E | Rs. 13,116.00 | Rs. 13,316.00 | Rs. 19,796.00 | |
| Grade F | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 18,846.00 | |
| Grade G | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 18,396.00 | |
| Grade H | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 16,746.00 | |
| Grade I | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 16,386.00 | |
| Special | Pathanamthitta | Rs. 14,660.00 | Rs. 14,860.00 | Rs. 0.00 |
| Grade A | Rs. 14,450.00 | Rs. 14,650.00 | Rs. 25,100.00 | |
| Grade B | Rs. 14,240.00 | Rs. 14,440.00 | Rs. 23,720.00 | |
| Grade C | Rs. 14,030.00 | Rs. 14,230.00 | Rs. 22,470.00 | |
| Grade D | Rs. 13,820.00 | Rs. 14,020.00 | Rs. 21,330.00 | |
| Grade E | Rs. 13,610.00 | Rs. 13,810.00 | Rs. 20,290.00 | |
| Grade F | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 19,340.00 | |
| Grade G | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 18,890.00 | |
| Grade H | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 17,240.00 | |
| Grade I | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 16,880.00 | |
| Special | Alappuzha | Rs. 14,296.00 | Rs. 14,496.00 | Rs. 0.00 |
| Grade A | Rs. 14,086.00 | Rs. 14,286.00 | Rs. 24,736.00 | |
| Grade B | Rs. 13,876.00 | Rs. 14,076.00 | Rs. 23,356.00 | |
| Grade C | Rs. 13,666.00 | Rs. 13,866.00 | Rs. 22,106.00 | |
| Grade D | Rs. 13,456.00 | Rs. 13,656.00 | Rs. 20,966.00 | |
| Grade E | Rs. 13,246.00 | Rs. 13,446.00 | Rs. 19,926.00 | |
| Grade F | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 18,976.00 | |
| Grade G | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 18,526.00 | |
| Grade H | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 16,876.00 | |
| Grade I | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 16,516.00 | |
| Special | Kottayam | Rs. 14,764.00 | Rs. 14,964.00 | Rs. 0.00 |
| Grade A | Rs. 14,554.00 | Rs. 14,754.00 | Rs. 25,204.00 | |
| Grade B | Rs. 14,344.00 | Rs. 14,544.00 | Rs. 23,824.00 | |
| Grade C | Rs. 14,134.00 | Rs. 14,334.00 | Rs. 22,574.00 | |
| Grade D | Rs. 13,924.00 | Rs. 14,124.00 | Rs. 21,434.00 | |
| Grade E | Rs. 13,714.00 | Rs. 13,914.00 | Rs. 20,394.00 | |
| Grade F | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 19,444.00 | |
| Grade G | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 18,994.00 | |
| Grade H | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 17,344.00 | |
| Grade I | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 16,984.00 | |
| Special | Mundakayam | Rs. 15,102.00 | Rs. 15,302.00 | Rs. 0.00 |
| Grade A | Rs. 14,892.00 | Rs. 15,092.00 | Rs. 25,542.00 | |
| Grade B | Rs. 14,682.00 | Rs. 14,882.00 | Rs. 24,162.00 | |
| Grade C | Rs. 14,472.00 | Rs. 14,672.00 | Rs. 22,912.00 | |
| Grade D | Rs. 14,262.00 | Rs. 14,462.00 | Rs. 21,772.00 | |
| Grade E | Rs. 14,052.00 | Rs. 14,252.00 | Rs. 20,732.00 | |
| Grade F | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 19,782.00 | |
| Grade G | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 19,332.00 | |
| Grade H | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 17,682.00 | |
| Grade I | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 17,322.00 | |
| Special | Idukki/Munnar | Rs. 13,958.00 | Rs. 14,158.00 | Rs. 0.00 |
| Grade A | Rs. 13,748.00 | Rs. 13,948.00 | Rs. 24,398.00 | |
| Grade B | Rs. 13,538.00 | Rs. 13,738.00 | Rs. 23,018.00 | |
| Grade C | Rs. 13,328.00 | Rs. 13,528.00 | Rs. 21,768.00 | |
| Grade D | Rs. 13,118.00 | Rs. 13,318.00 | Rs. 20,628.00 | |
| Grade E | Rs. 12,908.00 | Rs. 13,108.00 | Rs. 19,588.00 | |
| Grade F | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 18,638.00 | |
| Grade G | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 18,188.00 | |
| Grade H | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 16,538.00 | |
| Grade I | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 16,178.00 | |
| Special | Ernakulam | Rs. 13,802.00 | Rs. 14,002.00 | Rs. 0.00 |
| Grade A | Rs. 13,592.00 | Rs. 13,792.00 | Rs. 24,242.00 | |
| Grade B | Rs. 13,382.00 | Rs. 13,582.00 | Rs. 22,862.00 | |
| Grade C | Rs. 13,172.00 | Rs. 13,372.00 | Rs. 21,612.00 | |
| Grade D | Rs. 12,962.00 | Rs. 13,162.00 | Rs. 20,472.00 | |
| Grade E | Rs. 12,752.00 | Rs. 12,952.00 | Rs. 19,432.00 | |
| Grade F | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 18,482.00 | |
| Grade G | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 18,032.00 | |
| Grade H | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 16,382.00 | |
| Grade I | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 16,022.00 | |
| Special | Chalakudy | Rs. 14,634.00 | Rs. 14,834.00 | Rs. 0.00 |
| Grade A | Rs. 14,424.00 | Rs. 14,624.00 | Rs. 25,074.00 | |
| Grade B | Rs. 14,214.00 | Rs. 14,414.00 | Rs. 23,694.00 | |
| Grade C | Rs. 14,004.00 | Rs. 14,204.00 | Rs. 22,444.00 | |
| Grade D | Rs. 13,794.00 | Rs. 13,994.00 | Rs. 21,304.00 | |
| Grade E | Rs. 13,584.00 | Rs. 13,784.00 | Rs. 20,264.00 | |
| Grade F | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 19,314.00 | |
| Grade G | 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 18,864.00 | |
| Grade H | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 17,214.00 | |
| Grade I | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 16,854.00 | |
| Special | Thrissur | Rs. 13,646.00 | Rs. 13,846.00 | Rs. 0.00 |
| Grade A | Rs. 13,436.00 | Rs. 13,636.00 | Rs. 24,086.00 | |
| Grade B | Rs. 13,226.00 | Rs. 13,426.00 | Rs. 22,706.00 | |
| Grade C | Rs. 13,016.00 | Rs. 13,216.00 | Rs. 21,456.00 | |
| Grade D | Rs. 12,806.00 | Rs. 13,006.00 | Rs. 20,316.00 | |
| Grade E | Rs. 12,596.00 | Rs. 12,796.00 | Rs. 19,276.00 | |
| Grade F | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 18,326.00 | |
| Grade G | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 17,876.00 | |
| Grade H | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 16,226.00 | |
| Grade I | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 15,866.00 | |
| Special | Palakkad | Rs. 13,906.00 | Rs. 14,106.00 | Rs. 0.00 |
| Grade A | Rs. 13,696.00 | Rs. 13,896.00 | Rs. 24,346.00 | |
| Grade B | Rs. 13,486.00 | Rs. 13,686.00 | Rs. 22,966.00 | |
| Grade C | Rs. 13,276.00 | Rs. 13,476.00 | Rs. 21,716.00 | |
| Grade D | Rs. 13,066.00 | Rs. 13,266.00 | Rs. 20,576.00 | |
| Grade E | Rs. 12,856.00 | Rs. 13,056.00 | Rs. 19,536.00 | |
| Grade F | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 18,586.00 | |
| Grade G | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 18,136.00 | |
| Grade H | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 16,486.00 | |
| Grade I | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 16,126.00 | |
| Special | Malappuram | Rs. 14,062.00 | Rs. 14,262.00 | Rs. 0.00 |
| Grade A | Rs. 13,852.00 | Rs. 14,052.00 | Rs. 24,502.00 | |
| Grade B | Rs. 13,642.00 | Rs. 13,842.00 | Rs. 23,122.00 | |
| Grade C | Rs. 13,432.00 | Rs. 13,632.00 | Rs. 21,872.00 | |
| Grade D | Rs. 13,222.00 | Rs. 13,422.00 | Rs. 20,732.00 | |
| Grade E | Rs. 13,012.00 | Rs. 13,212.00 | Rs. 19,692.00 | |
| Grade F | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 18,742.00 | |
| Grade G | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 18,292.00 | |
| Grade H | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 16,642.00 | |
| Grade I | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 16,282.00 | |
| Special | Kozhikode | Rs. 14,530.00 | Rs. 14,730.00 | Rs. 0.00 |
| Grade A | Rs. 14,320.00 | Rs. 14,520.00 | Rs. 24,970.00 | |
| Grade B | Rs. 14,110.00 | Rs. 14,310.00 | Rs. 23,590.00 | |
| Grade C | Rs. 13,900.00 | Rs. 14,100.00 | Rs. 22,340.00 | |
| Grade D | Rs. 13,690.00 | Rs. 13,890.00 | Rs. 21,200.00 | |
| Grade E | Rs. 13,480.00 | Rs. 13,680.00 | Rs. 20,160.00 | |
| Grade F | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 19,210.00 | |
| Grade G | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 18,760.00 | |
| Grade H | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 17,110.00 | |
| Grade I | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 16,750.00 | |
| Special | Wayanad or Meppadi | Rs. 13,568.00 | Rs. 13,768.00 | Rs. 0.00 |
| Grade A | Rs. 13,358.00 | Rs. 13,558.00 | Rs. 24,008.00 | |
| Grade B | Rs. 13,148.00 | Rs. 13,348.00 | Rs. 22,628.00 | |
| Grade C | Rs. 12,938.00 | Rs. 13,138.00 | Rs. 21,378.00 | |
| Grade D | Rs. 12,728.00 | Rs. 12,928.00 | Rs. 20,238.00 | |
| Grade E | Rs. 12,518.00 | Rs. 12,718.00 | Rs. 19,198.00 | |
| Grade F | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 18,248.00 | |
| Grade G | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 17,798.00 | |
| Grade H | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 16,148.00 | |
| Grade I | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 15,788.00 | |
| Special | Kannur | Rs. 14,634.00 | Rs. 14,834.00 | Rs. 0.00 |
| Grade A | Rs. 14,424.00 | Rs. 14,624.00 | Rs. 25,074.00 | |
| Grade B | Rs. 14,214.00 | Rs. 14,414.00 | Rs. 23,694.00 | |
| Grade C | Rs. 14,004.00 | Rs. 14,204.00 | Rs. 22,444.00 | |
| Grade D | Rs. 13,794.00 | Rs. 13,994.00 | Rs. 21,304.00 | |
| Grade E | Rs. 13,584.00 | Rs. 13,784.00 | Rs. 20,264.00 | |
| Grade F | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 19,314.00 | |
| Grade G | Rs. 0.00 | 0.00 | Rs. 18,864.00 | |
| Grade H | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 17,214.00 | |
| Grade I | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 16,854.00 | |
| Special | Kasargod | Rs. 15,076.00 | Rs. 15,276.00 | Rs. 0.00 |
| Grade A | Rs. 14,866.00 | Rs. 15,066.00 | Rs. 25,516.00 | |
| Grade B | Rs. 14,656.00 | Rs. 14,856.00 | Rs. 24,136.00 | |
| Grade C | Rs. 14,446.00 | Rs. 14,646.00 | Rs. 22,886.00 | |
| Grade D | Rs. 14,236.00 | Rs. 14,436.00 | Rs. 21,746.00 | |
| Grade E | Rs. 14,026.00 | Rs. 14,226.00 | Rs. 20,706.00 | |
| Grade F | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 19,756.00 | |
| Grade G | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 19,306.00 | |
| Grade H | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 17,656.00 | |
| Grade I | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 0.00 | Rs. 17,296.00 |
The minimum wages in Kerala ensure fair compensation across various job grades and districts. By periodically adjusting wages to account for inflation and living costs, the state upholds its commitment to providing a just wage system. Employers must comply with these regulations to ensure timely and appropriate payment, helping maintain a balanced and legally compliant workforce.
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Kerala government revises and fixes minimum wages based on factors like living costs and job grades. The minimum wage in Kerala for 2024 varies by district and job grade. It ensures fair compensation, with different categories like special grade, Grade A-I, based on the worker's role. These wages help maintain a balanced and legally compliant workforce.
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