Govt of Telangana
August 2026 CPI Notification
Telangana Minimum Wages
Official statutory rates for Hyderabad (GHMC) and district commercial establishments.
Statutory Mandate
Telangana Labour Dept
Total Statutory Monthly Minimum Wage
₹13,950
| Basic Wage (Monthly) | ₹9,750 |
| Cost of Living Allowance (VDA) | ₹4,200 |
| Minimum Daily Wage (26 Days) | ₹536 / Day |
| Overtime Rate (2x Hourly) | ₹134.00 / Hour |
| Applicable Jurisdiction | Zone I (GHMC / Hyderabad) |
Complete Telangana Minimum Wage Schedule (2026)
Mandatory scheduled employment rates under the Telangana Shops and Establishments Act 1988.
| Zone Classification | Skill Level | Basic (INR) | VDA (INR) | Total Minimum Wage (INR/Mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone I (GHMC / Hyderabad) | Unskilled | ₹8,450 | ₹4,200 | ₹12,650 |
| Zone I (GHMC / Hyderabad) | Semi-Skilled | ₹9,750 | ₹4,200 | ₹13,950 |
| Zone I (GHMC / Hyderabad) | Skilled | ₹11,250 | ₹4,200 | ₹15,450 |
| Zone I (GHMC / Hyderabad) | Highly Skilled | ₹12,850 | ₹4,200 | ₹17,050 |
| Zone II (District Areas) | Unskilled | ₹7,750 | ₹4,200 | ₹11,950 |
| Zone II (District Areas) | Semi-Skilled | ₹8,950 | ₹4,200 | ₹13,150 |
| Zone II (District Areas) | Skilled | ₹10,350 | ₹4,200 | ₹14,550 |
| Zone II (District Areas) | Highly Skilled | ₹11,850 | ₹4,200 | ₹16,050 |