State-wise Minimum Wages · Section 2(y) Live Check · Floor Wage Provision · All Labour Codes · Pan-India Ready
| Obligation | Legal Basis | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| ER EPF — 12% of PF wages (upto ₹25,000) | CoSS 2020 Sec 2(22) | ₹1,800 | ₹21,600 |
| ↳ EPS — 8.33% (within above, max ₹2,083) | CoSS 2020 | ₹1,250 | ₹15,000 |
| ↳ ER PF — 3.67% (EPF minus EPS) | CoSS 2020 | ₹550 | ₹6,600 |
| EPF Admin Charges 0.50% | EPF & MP Act | ₹75 | ₹900 |
| EDLI 0.50% (max ₹75/mo) | EDLI Scheme | ₹75 | ₹900 |
| ER ESI 3.25% of Basic+DA (if ≤₹21,000) | ESI Act 1948 | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Gratuity Provision 4.81% of Adj. Wages | Gratuity Act/CoSS 2020 | ₹1,203 | ₹14,436 |
| LWF Employer (State-specific) | State LWF Act | ₹20 | ₹240 |
| Bonus Provision 8.33% | Bonus Act 1965 Sec 10/12 | ₹583 | ₹6,996 |
| Total Monthly Employer Cost (Employer PF + Employer Admin + Employer EDLI + Employer ESI+ Gratuity + Employer LWF) | ₹3,173 | ₹38,076 | |
| State / UT | Unskilled | Semi-Skilled | Skilled | Highly Skilled | Effective Date |
|---|
| Aspect | Provision |
|---|---|
| Governing Section | Section 9, Code on Wages 2019 |
| Who fixes it | Central Government, after consulting Central Advisory Board |
| Effect on States | No state can fix minimum wage BELOW the central floor wage |
| Status | Not notified as of 17 October 2026. Until it is, there is no floor to apply. |
| Revision frequency | As determined by Central Govt. — typically linked to CPI (every 6 months to 2 years) |
| Central sphere rate (Oct 2026) | ₹840/day unskilled · ₹933/day semi-skilled · ₹1,024/day skilled · ₹1,111/day highly skilled (Area A). Not a floor. |
| Monthly equivalent | ₹21,840 · ₹24,258 · ₹26,624 · ₹28,886 (26-day computation) |
| Variable Dearness Allowance | CPI-linked VDA revised by Central Govt. every April and October for inflation adjustment |
| Penalty for non-compliance | Fine up to ₹50,000 (first offence); ₹1,00,000 + 3 months imprisonment (repeat) — Code on Wages Sec 51 |
| This calculator | Checks against the state minimum wage. It will apply the higher of state and floor once a floor wage is notified. |
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What should Basic Pay be in a CTC structure under the new Labour Codes?
Basic + DA must be at least 50% of total CTC under the Code on Wages, effective 21 Nov 2025. Structures with Basic below 50% must add back the shortfall for PF, gratuity and other statutory calculations.
What is included in CTC?
CTC = Basic + DA + HRA + other allowances + employer PF contribution + employer ESI contribution + gratuity provisioning + any other employer cost, before any deductions.
Does a higher Basic mean higher take-home pay?
Not necessarily — a higher Basic raises PF deduction (12% of Basic, up to the ₹25,000 ceiling) and gratuity provisioning, which can reduce net take-home even as CTC stays the same.