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Minimum Wages in Delhi in 2023
Minimum Wages in Delhi has been revised by the Delhi Government which was effective from 01st April, 2023 for schedule employment in the state.
The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi published the official notification dated: 20/04/2023 vide notification number: F.No- (142)/02/MW/VIII/Part file/429-443.
The All India Average Consumer Price Index Number of the period from July, 2022 to December, 2022 which is 378.576, an increase of 12.82 points. Therefore, Delhi Government increase the dearness Allowance in the state.
Minimum Wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled and Skilled Employees
Please refer to the below table for the latest rates of the wages for Unskilled, Semi-skilled and Skilled category of employees. (all values in INR)
| Sl No | Category of Employees | Rates as on 01/10/2022 | Increased DA w.e.f 01/04/2023 | Wages Per Month w.e.f 01/04/2023 | Wages Per Day w.e.f 01/04/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unskilled | 16792.00 | 442.00 | 17234.00 | 663.00 |
| 2 | Semi-Skilled | 18499.00 | 494.00 | 18993.00 | 731.00 |
| 3 | Skilled | 20357.00 | 546.00 | 20903.00 | 804.00 |
Minimum Wages for Clerical or Supervisory staff based on their education
Please refer to the below table for the latest rates of the wages for Clerical or Supervisory staff.(all values in INR)
| Sl No | Qualification of Employees | Rates as on 01/10/2022 | Increased DA w.e.f 01/04/2023 | Wages Per Month w.e.f 01/04/2023 | Wages Per Day w.e.f 01/04/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Non Metriculate | 18499.00 | 494.00 | 18993.00 | 731.00 |
| 2 | Matriculate but not Graduate | 20357.00 | 546.00 | 20903.00 | 804.00 |
| 3 | Graduate and above | 22146.00 | 598.00 | 22744.00 | 875.00 |
Reportedly Delhi Government paying the highest Minimum Wages as compared to other states in the country.
You may get the official Notification by clicking: Minimum Wages in Delhi in 2023 PDF Download
Previous Notification: Minimum Wages in Delhi 2022
The Minimum Wages has been revised for all schedule employment in the state vide notification number: (142)/02/MW/VIII/Part File/5972-5986 dated 14/10/2022.
The revised Minimum Wages in Delhi for unskilled, semi-skilled & skilled has been provided in the below table: (all values in INR)
| Sl No | Category of Employees | Rates as on 01/04/202 | Increased DA w.e.f 01/10/2022 | Wages Per Month w.e.f 01/10/2022 | Wages Per Day w.e.f 01/10/2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unskilled | 16506.00 | 286.00 | 16792.00 | 646.00 |
| 2 | Semi-Skilled | 18187.00 | 312.00 | 18499.00 | 712.00 |
| 3 | Skilled | 20019.00 | 338.00 | 20357.00 | 783.00 |
The Minimum Wages for Clerical and supervisory staff given separately based on the education qualification for all schedule employment mentioned in the below table:
| Sl No | Qualification of Employees | Rates as on 01/04/2022 | Increased DA w.e.f 01/10/2022 | Wages Per Month w.e.f 01/10/2022 | Wages Per Day w.e.f 01/10/2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Non Metriculate | 18187.00 | 312.00 | 18499.00 | 712.00 |
| 2 | Matriculate but not Graduate | 20019.00 | 338.00 | 20357.00 | 783.00 |
| 3 | Graduate and above | 21756.00 | 390.00 | 22146.00 | 852.00 |
To calculate the Daily Minimum Wages in Delhi, the monthly wages required to be divided by 26 days. weekly Holidays not taken in to account while calculating the Daily wages.
According a leading website, the cost of leaving in Delhi for a single person is around 29K per month without rent.
According to that insight, the wages paid by Government may not going to cover the over all expenses of in individual.
However, an employee may get much more than the prescribed Minimum Wages in the state based on the skill and job they used to deliver.
You may download the official Notification by clicking: Minimum Wages in Delhi, 2022 PDF Download
To check the authenticity of the values and data provided in this article employees or workers may visit the official Labour Department website of Delhi Government by click here.
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