Himachal Pradesh Minimum Wages Notification – Effective from 1st April 2025

The Government of Himachal Pradesh has officially revised the Minimum Wages across various scheduled employments under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948. The revised rates are applicable w.e.f. 01st April 2025, as per Notification No. Shram(A)4-1/2024 dated 24th June 2025.

Key Highlights of the Notification:

Applicable for multiple scheduled employments, including:

  • Agriculture
  • Construction & Maintenance of Roads/Buildings
  • Public Motor Transport
  • Shops & Commercial Establishments
  • Forestry Industries
  • Chemical & Chemical Products
  • Engineering Industries
  • Tea Plantations
  • Manufacturing Units (as defined under Factories Act, 1948)
  • Hotels & Restaurants

Revised Minimum Wages:

CategoryDaily Wage (₹)Monthly Wage (₹)
Unskilled42512,750
Semi-Skilled45213,560
Skilled49314,790
Highly Skilled58817,640
Clerical Staff (Depending on category)49314790

Special Provisions:
✔ No gender or age-based wage discrimination for similar work
✔ 25% higher wages in Tribal Areas of Himachal Pradesh
✔ Additional incentives for specific work categories like Tea Plucking
✔ Apprentices wages regulated as per the Apprentices Act, 1961

⚠ Employers across all sectors covered by the above employments are required to comply with the revised wage structure effective from 01.04.2025.

Stay Compliant. Avoid Penalties.

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For further information, please consult the attached official notification.