Govt of Tamil Nadu
August 2026 Gazette Notification
Tamil Nadu Minimum Wages
Official rates for Shops, Commercial Establishments, and IT Services across TN zones.
Statutory Mandate
TN Labour Department
Total Statutory Minimum Monthly Wage
₹12,650
| Basic Wage (Monthly) | ₹8,150 |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | ₹4,500 |
| Minimum Daily Wage (26 Days) | ₹486 / Day |
| Overtime Rate (2x Hourly) | ₹121.50 / Hour |
| Applicable Area | Zone A (Chennai / Coimbatore) |
Complete Tamil Nadu Minimum Wage Schedule (2026)
Mandatory rates under the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act 1947 and Minimum Wages Act 1948.
| Zone Classification | Skill Level | Basic (INR) | Dearness Allowance (DA) | Total Minimum Wage (INR/Mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone A (Corporations) | Unskilled | ₹6,950 | ₹4,500 | ₹11,450 |
| Zone A (Corporations) | Semi-Skilled | ₹8,150 | ₹4,500 | ₹12,650 |
| Zone A (Corporations) | Skilled | ₹9,450 | ₹4,500 | ₹13,950 |
| Zone A (Corporations) | Highly Skilled | ₹10,900 | ₹4,500 | ₹15,400 |
| Zone B (Municipalities) | Unskilled | ₹6,400 | ₹4,500 | ₹10,900 |
| Zone B (Municipalities) | Semi-Skilled | ₹7,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹12,000 |
| Zone B (Municipalities) | Skilled | ₹8,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹13,200 |
| Zone C (Town / Village Panchayats) | Unskilled | ₹5,900 | ₹4,500 | ₹10,400 |
| Zone C (Town / Village Panchayats) | Semi-Skilled | ₹6,900 | ₹4,500 | ₹11,400 |
| Zone C (Town / Village Panchayats) | Skilled | ₹8,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹12,500 |