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Latest Minimum Wages in Tamil Nadu 2025

By Mayashree Acharya

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Updated on: Mar 14th, 2025

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36 min read

The Government of Tamil Nadu fixes the minimum wages for workers across different scheduled employment to ensure fair pay and compensation as per the Minimum Wages Act. 

Continue reading this article to gain detailed insights about minimum wages in Tamil Nadu and salaries paid per day and month. 

What iMinimum Wages in Tamil Nadu

The State Government of Tamil Nadu revises the minimum wage by publishing an official notification. The wages are revised to ensure employees employed in different sectors of Tamil Nadu receive fair compensation without delay. The wages include a Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) component, which adjusts wages based on inflation. 

Minimum Wages Zones in Tamil Nadu

The minimum wage zones in Tamil Nadu are categorised as follows:

  • Zone A – Comprises of all Corporation
  • Zone B – Considers all Municipalities
  • Zone C – Comprises of Cantonments, Townships and Town Panchayats
  • Zone D – Includes all Village Panchayats

Current Minimum Wages in Tamil Nadu

The table below displays the current minimum wages that prevail in the state of Tamil Nadu:

Class of Employment Zones Basic Pay Per MonthVDA Per MonthMinimum Wages Per Month

General Category

(Manager, Sales manager, Field officer, Development officer, Officer-in-charge)

Zone ARs. 5,960Rs. 5,087Rs. 11,047
Zone BRs. 5,910Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,997
Zone CRs. 5,858Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,945
Zone DRs. 5,818Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,905

General Category

(Asst. Manager, Accountant, Supervisor, Sales executive, Purchaser, Storekeeper, Agent, Sales promotion employees)

Zone ARs. 5,548Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,635
Zone BRs. 5,496Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,583
Zone CRs. 5,446Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,533
Zone DRs. 5,396Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,483

General Category

(Cashier, Clerk, Typist-cum-clerk, Typist, Stenographer, Salesman, Sales representative, Auction bidder, Tradesman, Bill writer)

Zone ARs. 5,507Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,594
Zone BRs. 5,446Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,533
Zone CRs. 5,387Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,474
Zone DRs. 5,338Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,425

General Category

(Bill collector, Booking clerk, Bill clerk, Godown Keeper, Asst. Salesman, Godown-in-charge, Accounts Assistant, Receptionist, Lineman, Tally clerk, Weighman, Security Guard, Driver)

Zone ARs. 5,457Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,544
Zone BRs. 5,396Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,483
Zone CRs. 5,338Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,425
Zone DRs. 5,285Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,372

General Category

(Peon, Watchman, Shop assistant, Helper, Packer, Attender, Delivery boy, Messenger, Lift operator, Shop boy, Water boy, Sweeper, Gardener, Scavenger)

Zone ARs. 5,396Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,483
Zone BRs. 5,338Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,425
Zone CRs. 5,275Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,362
Zone DRs. 5,218Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,305

Chemist and Druggist Shops

(Pharmacist, Chemist)

Zone ARs. 5,960Rs. 5,087Rs. 11,047
Zone BRs. 5,910Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,997
Zone CRs. 5,858Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,945
Zone DRs. 5,818Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,905

Chemist and Druggist Shops

(Compounder)

Zone ARs. 5,507Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,594
Zone BRs. 5,446Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,533
Zone CRs. 5,387Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,474
Zone DRs. 5,338Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,425

Hairdressing/Salon/Beauty Parlor

(Hairdresser, Haircutter, Beautician)

Zone ARs, 5,548Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,635
Zone BRs. 5,496Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,583
Zone CRs. 5,446Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,533
Zone DRs. 5,383Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,470

Photo Studios

(Photographer, Photo artist)

Zone ARs. 5,507Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,594
Zone BRs. 5,446Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,533
Zone CRs. 5,387Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,474
Zone DRs. 5,338Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,425

Photo Studios

(Assistant photo artist, assistant photographer)

Zone ARs. 5,507Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,594
Zone BRs. 5,446Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,533
Zone CRs. 5,387Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,474
Zone DRs. 5,338Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,425

Photo Studios

(Assistant photo artist, assistant photographer)

Zone ARs. 5,457Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,544
Zone BRs. 5,396Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,483
Zone CRs. 5,338Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,425
Zone DRs. 5,285Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,372

Service Shops

(Watch mechanic, Radio mechanic, Audio and Video mechanic)

Zone ARs. 5,548Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,635
Zone BRs, 5,496Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,583
Zone CRs. 5,446Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,533
Zone DRs. 5,396Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,483

Service Shops

(Bicycle fitter)

Zone ARs. 5,396Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,483
Zone BRs. 5,338Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,425
Zone CRs. 5,275Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,362
Zone DRs. 5,218Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,305

Optical shops and Block makers and Rubber Stamp making

(Optical mechanic, Refractory mechanic, Engraver, Block maker)

Zone ARs. 5,548Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,635
Zone BRs. 5,496Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,583
Zone CRs. 5,446Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,533
Zone DRs. 5,396Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,483

Blockmaker and Rubber Stamp making

(Assistant engraver)

Zone ARs. 5,457Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,544
Zone BRs. 5,396Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,483
Zone CRs. 5,338Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,425
Zone DRs. 5,285Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,372

Block maker and Rubber Stamp making/ Electrical Light and Sound Service Shops.

(Painter, Electrician)

Zone ARs. 5,507Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,594
Zone BRs. 5,446Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,533
Zone CRs. 5,387Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,474
Zone DRs. 5,338 Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,425

Electrical Light and Sound Service Shops

(Assistant wireman, Mike operator)

Zone ARs. 5,457Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,544
Zone BRs. 5,396Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,483
Zone CRs. 5,338Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,425
Zone DRs. 5,285Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,372

Diagnostic Laboratory

(Radiographer, X-ray Photographer, Laboratory technician)

Zone ARs. 5,507Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,594
Zone BRs. 5,446Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,533
Zone CRs. 5,387Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,474
Zone DRs. 5,338Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,425

Chit Funds and Cooperative Society

(Chief accountant, Office superintendent, Secretary, Auditor)

Zone ARs. 5,548Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,635
Zone BRs. 5,496Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,583
Zone CRs. 5,446Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,553
Zone DRs. 5,396Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,483

Chit Funds and Cooperative Society

(Personal assistant, Junior development officer, Legal assistant)

Zone ARs. 5,507Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,594
Zone BRs. 5,446Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,533
Zone CRs. 5,387Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,474
Zone DRs. 5,338Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,425

Boarding and Lodges

(Room boy, Canvasser)

Zone ARs. 5,396Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,483
Zone BRs. 5,338Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,425
Zone CRs. 5,275Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,362
Zone DRs. 5,218Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,305

Boarding and Lodges

(Mason, Plumber, Painter, Electrician)

Zone ARs. 5,507Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,594
Zone BRs. 5,446Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,533
Zone CRs. 5,387Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,474
Zone DRs. 5,338Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,425

Miscellaneous Workers

(Carpenter, Polisher, Rattan Worker, Musical technician, Umbrella fitting, Automobile polisher, Bag maker)

Zone ARs. 5,548Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,635
Zone BRs. 5,496Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,583
Zone CRs. 5,446Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,533
Zone DRs. 5,396Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,483

Miscellaneous Workers

(Operator in Petrol bunks)

Zone ARs. 5,396Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,594
Zone BRs. 5,338Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,533
Zone CRs. 5,275Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,474
Zone DRs. 5,218Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,425

Miscellaneous Workers

(Photo frame worker and cutter)

Zone ARs. 5,507Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,594
Zone BRs. 5,446Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,533
Zone CRs. 5,387Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,474
Zone DRs. 5,338Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,425

Miscellaneous Workers

(Skilled labour in lift installing establishments, air condition plant operator)

Zone ARs. 5,548Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,635
Zone BRs. 5,496Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,583
Zone CRs. 5,446Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,533
Zone DRs. 5,396Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,483

Miscellaneous Workers

(Fruit Juice And Lassi Makers in Shops)

Zone ARs. 5,457Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,544
Zone BRs. 5,396Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,483
Zone CRs. 5,338Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,425
Zone DRs. 5,285Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,372

Miscellaneous Workers

(Engraver In Steel and Aluminum Vessels Shops)

Zone ARs. 5,507Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,594
Zone BRs. 5,446Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,533
Zone CRs. 5,387Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,474
Zone DRs. 5,338Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,425

Miscellaneous Workers

(Firewood Cutter in Fire-Wood Shop)

Zone ARs. 5,457Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,544
Zone BRs. 5,396Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,483
Zone CRs. 5,338Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,425
Zone DRs. 5,285Rs. 5,087Rs. 10,372

Miscellaneous Workers

(Tyre Grinder in Tyre Resoling, Retreading, and Tube Vulcanizing Shops)

Zone ARs. 5507Rs. 5,087Rs. 10594
Zone BRs. 5446Rs. 5,087Rs. 10533
Zone CRs. 5387Rs. 5,087Rs. 10474
Zone DRs. 5338Rs. 5,087Rs. 10425

Miscellaneous Workers

(Workers Engaged in Drying, Storing, Washing, Measuring Loading and Unloading in Pandagasalai, Warehouse, Godown, Storeroom and Hill Produce Merchant Shops)

Zone ARs. 5396Rs. 5,087Rs. 10483
Zone BRs. 5338Rs. 5,087Rs. 10425
Zone CRs. 5275Rs. 5,087Rs. 10362
Zone DRs. 5218Rs. 5,087Rs. 10305

Miscellaneous Workers

(Workers Engaged in Drying, Storing, Washing, Measuring Loading and Unloading in Pandagasalai, Warehouse, Godown, Storeroom and Hill Produce Merchant Shops)

Zone ARs. 5396Rs. 5,087Rs. 10483
Zone BRs. 5338Rs. 5,087Rs. 10425
Zone CRs. 5275Rs. 5,087Rs. 10362
Zone DRs. 5218Rs. 5,087Rs. 10305

Minimum Wages in Tamil Nadu Per Day

Here is the table below to know the per day minimum wages followed in Tamil Nadu:

Class of EmploymentZonesTotal Pay (Per Day)

General Category

(Manager, Sales manager, Field officer, Development officer, Officer-in-charge)

Zone ARs. 424.88
Zone BRs. 422.96
Zone CRs. 420.96
Zone DRs. 419.42

General Category

(Asst. Manager, Accountant, Supervisor, Sales executive, Purchaser, Storekeeper, Agent, Sales promotion employees)

Zone ARs. 409.04
Zone BRs. 407.04
Zone CRs. 405.12
Zone DRs. 403.19

General Category

(Cashier, Clerk, Typist-cum-clerk, Typist, Stenographer, Salesman, Sales representative, Auction bidder, Tradesman, Bill writer)

Zone ARs. 407.46
Zone BRs. 405.12
Zone CRs. 402.85
Zone DRs. 400.96

General Category

(Bill collector, Booking clerk, Bill clerk, Go down Keeper, Asst. Salesman, Go down-in-charge, Accounts Assistant, Receptionist, Lineman, Tally clerk, Weighman, Security Guard, Driver)

Zone ARs. 405.54
Zone BRs. 403.19
Zone CRs. 400.96
Zone DRs. 398.92

General Category

(Peon, Watchman, Shop assistant, Helper, Packer, Attender, Delivery boy, Messenger, Lift operator, Shop boy, Water boy, Sweeper, Gardener, Scavenger)

Zone ARs. 403.19
Zone BRs. 400.96
Zone CRs. 398.54
Zone DRs. 396.35

Chemist and Druggist Shops

(Pharmacist, Chemist)

Zone ARs. 424.88
Zone BRs. 422.96
Zone CRs. 420.96
Zone DRs. 419.42

Chemist and Druggist Shops

(Compounder)

Zone ARs. 407.46
Zone BRs. 405.12
Zone CRs. 402.85
Zone DRs. 400.96

Hairdressing/Salon/Beauty Parlor

(Hairdresser, Haircutter, Beautician)

Zone ARs. 409.04
Zone BRs. 407.04
Zone CRs. 405.12
Zone DRs. 402.69

Photo Studios

(Photographer, Photo artist)

Zone ARs. 407.46
Zone BRs. 405.12
Zone CRs. 402.85
Zone DRs. 400.96

Photo Studios

(Assistant photo artist, assistant photographer)

Zone ARs. 407.46
Zone BRs. 405.12
Zone CRs. 402.85
Zone DRs. 400.96

Photo Studios

(Assistant photo artist, assistant photographer)

Zone ARs. 405.54
Zone BRs. 403.19
Zone CRs. 400.96
Zone DRs. 398.92

Service Shops

(Watch mechanic, Radio mechanic, Audio and Video mechanic)

Zone ARs. 409.04
Zone BRs. 407.04
Zone CRs. 405.12
Zone DRs. 403.19

Service Shops

(Bicycle fitter)

Zone ARs. 403.19
Zone BRs. 100.96
Zone CRs. 398.54
Zone DRs. 396.35

Optical shops and Block makers and Rubber Stamp making

(Optical mechanic, Refractory mechanic, Engraver, Block maker)

Zone ARs. 409.04
Zone BRs. 407.04
Zone CRs. 405.12
Zone DRs. 403.19

Blockmaker and Rubber Stamp making

(Assistant engraver)

Zone ARs. 405.54
Zone BRs. 403.19
Zone CRs. 400.96
Zone DRs. 398.92

Block maker and Rubber Stamp making/ Electrical Light and Sound Service Shops.

(Painter, Electrician)

Zone ARs. 407.46
Zone BRs. 405.12
Zone CRs. 402.85
Zone DRs. 400.96

Electrical Light and Sound Service Shops

(Assistant wireman, Mike operator)

Zone ARs. 405.54
Zone BRs. 403.19
Zone CRs. 400.96
Zone DRs. 398.92

Diagnostic Laboratory

(Radiographer, X-ray Photographer, Laboratory technician)

Zone ARs. 407.46
Zone BRs. 405.12
Zone CRs. 402.85
Zone DRs. 400.96

Chit Funds and Cooperative Society

(Chief accountant, Office superintendent, Secretary, Auditor)

Zone ARs. 409.04
Zone BRs. 407.04
Zone CRs. 405.12
Zone DRs. 403.19

Chit Funds and Cooperative Society

(Personal assistant, Junior development officer, Legal assistant)

Zone ARs. 407.46
Zone BRs. 405.12
Zone CRs. 402.85
Zone DRs. 400.96

Boarding and Lodges

(Room boy, Canvasser)

Zone ARs. 403.19
Zone BRs. 400.96
Zone CRs. 398.54
Zone DRs. 396.35

Boarding and Lodges

(Mason, Plumber, Painter, Electrician)

Zone ARs. 407.46
Zone BRs. 405.12
Zone CRs. 402.85
Zone DRs. 400.96

Miscellaneous Workers

(Carpenter, Polisher, Rattan Worker, Musical technician, Umbrella fitting, Automobile polisher, Bag maker)

Zone ARs. 409.04
Zone BRs. 407.04
Zone CRs. 405.12
Zone DRs. 403.19

Miscellaneous Workers

(Operator in Petrol bunks)

Zone ARs. 407.46
Zone BRs. 405.12
Zone CRs. 402.85
Zone DRs. 400.96

Miscellaneous Workers

(Photo frame worker and cutter)

Zone ARs. 407.46
Zone BRs. 405.12
Zone CRs. 402.85
Zone DRs. 400.96

Miscellaneous Workers

(Skilled labour in lift installing establishments, air condition plant operator)

Zone ARs. 409.04
Zone BRs. 407.04
Zone CRs. 405.12
Zone DRs. 403.19

Miscellaneous Workers

(Fruit Juice And Lassi Makers in Shops)

Zone ARs. 405.54
Zone BRs. 403.19
Zone CRs. 400.96
Zone DRs. 398.92

Miscellaneous Workers

(Engraver In Steel and Aluminum Vessels Shops)

Zone ARs. 407.46
Zone BRs. 405.12
Zone CRs. 402.85
Zone DRs. 400.96

Miscellaneous Workers

(Firewood Cutter in Fire-Wood Shop)

Zone ARs. 405.54
Zone BRs. 403.19
Zone CRs. 400.96
Zone DRs. 398.92

Miscellaneous Workers

(Tyre Grinder in Tyre Resoling, Retreading, and Tube Vulcanizing Shops)

Zone ARs. 407.46
Zone BRs. 405.12
Zone CRs. 402.85
Zone DRs. 400.96

Miscellaneous Workers

(Workers Engaged in Drying, Storing, Washing, Measuring Loading and Unloading in Pandagasalai, Warehouse, Go down, Storeroom and Hill Produce Merchant Shops)

Zone ARs. 403.19
Zone BRs. 400.96
Zone CRs. 398.54
Zone DRs. 396.35

Miscellaneous Workers

(Workers Engaged in Drying, Storing, Washing, Measuring Loading and Unloading in Pandagasalai, Warehouse, Go down, Storeroom and Hill Produce Merchant Shops)

Zone ARs. 403.19
Zone BRs. 400.96
Zone CRs. 398.54
Zone DRs. 396.35

The minimum wage in Tamil Nadu ensures workers are paid at least the minimum fixed amount without any delay in payment, thus safeguarding workers’ rights across organisations. Thus, all businesses covered under the Minimum Wages Act should follow the wage structure fixed by the government while calculating the minimum wages to pay employees.

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