Latest Minimum Wages for Shops and Establishments in Karnataka

  • Notification No.: KA 411 LWA 2023
  • Notification Date: 22 May 2026
  • Effective Date: 22 May 2026
Minimum Wage Notification May 2026

As per the official notification released by the Labour Department of Karnataka, the revised minimum wages for workers in Shops and Establishments are applicable from 22 May 2026. These rates apply to various categories of workers based on skill levels and industry classification.

Class of Employment Zone Basic Per Day (₹) Basic Per Month (₹) VDA Per Day (₹) VDA Per Month (₹) Total Per Day (₹) Total Per Month (₹)
Highly Skilled Zone -1 1196 31114.02 39.65 1030.8 1236.33 32144.82
Highly Skilled Zone -2 1087 28285.47 39.65 1030.8 1127.53 29316.27
Highly Skilled Zone -3 989 25714.07 39.65 1030.8 1028.65 26744.87
Skilled Zone -1 1087 28285.47 39.65 1030.8 1127.55 29316.27
Skilled Zone -2 989 25714.07 39.65 1030.8 1028.65 26744.87
Skilled Zone -3 899 23376.43 39.65 1030.8 938.74 24407.23
Semi-Skilled Zone -1 989 25714.07 39.65 1030.8 1028.65 26744.87
Semi-Skilled Zone -2 899 23376.43 39.65 1030.8 938.74 24407.23
Semi-Skilled Zone -3 817.35 21251.3 39.65 1030.8 857 22282.1
Un Skilled Zone -1 899 23376.43 39.65 1030.8 938.74 24407.23
Un Skilled Zone -2 817.35 21251.3 39.65 1030.8 857 22282.1
Un Skilled Zone -3 743.05 19319.36 39.65 1030.8 782.7 20350.16

📄 Download Official Notification (PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When will the new minimum wages be applicable?

A. The new rates come into effect from 22 May 2026.

Q. Who is covered under the Shops & Establishments category?

A. Employees working in commercial establishments such as retail outlets, offices, restaurants, hotels, etc.

Q. Where can I find the official notification?

A. You can download the official PDF using the link provided above or visit the official state Labour Department website.

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