The Bihar Government has promulgated a new minimum wage notification, effective October 2025, with updates made to both the Basic Wage and the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) across all categories of employees – Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled, and Highly Skilled. Ensuring timely compliance with these wage rates and adjustment of pay levels not only fulfills obligations legally, but can also ensure employee satisfaction and a sustainable workforce.
Revised Minimum Wage Rates for Bihar – Effective October 2025
| Class of Employment | Basic Per Day (₹) | Basic Per Month (₹) | VDA Per Day (₹) | VDA Per Month (₹) | Total Per Day (₹) | Total Per Month (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | 424.00 | 11024.00 | 4.00 | 104.00 | 428.00 | 11128.00 |
| Semi-Skilled | 440.00 | 11440.00 | 4.00 | 104.00 | 444.00 | 11544.00 |
| Skilled | 536.00 | 13936.00 | 5.00 | 130.00 | 541.00 | 14066.00 |
| Highly Skilled | 654.00 | 17004.00 | 6.00 | 156.00 | 660.00 | 17160.00 |