The Gujarat 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 and zones – 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 Gujarat– Effective October 2025
| Employment Category | Zone | Basic Per Day (₹) | VDA Per Day (₹) | Total Per Day (₹) | Total Per Month (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | Zone I | 452 | 48.5 | 500.5 | 13013 |
| Unskilled | Zone II | 441 | 48.5 | 489.5 | 12727 |
| Semi-Skilled | Zone I | 462 | 48.5 | 510.5 | 13273 |
| Semi-Skilled | Zone II | 452 | 48.5 | 500.5 | 13013 |
| Skilled | Zone I | 474 | 48.5 | 522.5 | 13585 |
| Skilled | Zone II | 462 | 48.5 | 510.5 | 13273 |