Govt of Karnataka
August 2026 VDA Notification
Karnataka Minimum Wages
Statutory rates for Bengaluru (Zone I) and other zones across Karnataka.
Statutory Mandate
Karnataka Labour Dept
Total Statutory Minimum Monthly Wage
₹17,400
| Basic Wage (Monthly) | ₹12,400 |
| Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) | ₹5,000 |
| Minimum Daily Wage (26 Days) | ₹669 / Day |
| Overtime Rate (2x Hourly) | ₹167.25 / Hour |
| Applicable Jurisdiction | Zone I (BBMP / Bengaluru Urban) |
Complete Karnataka Minimum Wage Schedule (2026)
Scheduled Employment rates for Shops & Commercial Establishments under Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act 1961.
| Zone Classification | Skill Level | Basic (INR) | VDA (INR) | Total Minimum Wage (INR/Mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone I (Bengaluru BBMP) | Unskilled | ₹11,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹16,200 |
| Zone I (Bengaluru BBMP) | Semi-Skilled | ₹12,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹17,400 |
| Zone I (Bengaluru BBMP) | Skilled | ₹13,800 | ₹5,000 | ₹18,800 |
| Zone I (Bengaluru BBMP) | Highly Skilled | ₹15,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹20,400 |
| Zone II (Other Corporations) | Unskilled | ₹10,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹15,500 |
| Zone II (Other Corporations) | Semi-Skilled | ₹11,700 | ₹5,000 | ₹16,700 |
| Zone II (Other Corporations) | Skilled | ₹13,100 | ₹5,000 | ₹18,100 |
| Zone III (Towns & Rural) | Unskilled | ₹9,800 | ₹5,000 | ₹14,800 |
| Zone III (Towns & Rural) | Semi-Skilled | ₹11,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹16,000 |
| Zone III (Towns & Rural) | Skilled | ₹12,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹17,400 |