Govt of West Bengal
August 2026 Circular
West Bengal Minimum Wages
Official rates for Kolkata (Zone A) and district regions (Zone B).
Statutory Mandate
WB Labour Commissionerate
Total Statutory Monthly Minimum Wage
₹11,440
| Basic Wage (Monthly) | ₹7,840 |
| Special Allowance (VDA) | ₹3,600 |
| Minimum Daily Wage (26 Days) | ₹440 / Day |
| Overtime Rate (2x Hourly) | ₹110.00 / Hour |
| Applicable Zone | Zone A (KMC / Kolkata Metropolitan) |
Complete West Bengal Minimum Wage Schedule (2026)
Notified wage rates for commercial shops, engineering, and service units under the West Bengal Shops and Establishments Act 1963.
| Zone Classification | Skill Level | Basic (INR) | VDA (INR) | Total Minimum Wage (INR/Mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone A (Kolkata & Corps) | Unskilled | ₹6,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹10,400 |
| Zone A (Kolkata & Corps) | Semi-Skilled | ₹7,840 | ₹3,600 | ₹11,440 |
| Zone A (Kolkata & Corps) | Skilled | ₹8,980 | ₹3,600 | ₹12,580 |
| Zone A (Kolkata & Corps) | Highly Skilled | ₹10,240 | ₹3,600 | ₹13,840 |
| Zone B (Other Areas) | Unskilled | ₹5,850 | ₹3,600 | ₹9,450 |
| Zone B (Other Areas) | Semi-Skilled | ₹6,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹10,400 |
| Zone B (Other Areas) | Skilled | ₹7,840 | ₹3,600 | ₹11,440 |
| Zone B (Other Areas) | Highly Skilled | ₹8,980 | ₹3,600 | ₹12,580 |