What a caretaker does, and how the wage is set
Caretakers keep a building running day to day: basic upkeep, minor repairs, opening and closing, and handling resident or staff complaints. The broad but non-specialist nature of the work places it around the unskilled grade.
A caretaker typically does building upkeep, minor repairs, access and complaint handling, work generally classified as unskilled for minimum-wage purposes, so use the unskilled category in the table above for the base rate. A supervisor or a specialised caretaker may sit a grade higher and must be paid more. Caretakers are commonly deployed at housing societies, hostels, schools and small offices.
Andhra Pradesh revises the Variable Dearness Allowance twice a year, effective 1 April and 1 October, based on the cost-of-living index. The current figures apply until 30 September 2026. For how Andhra Pradesh structures and revises its rates in full, including every category and zone, see the Andhra Pradesh minimum wages page.
What employers must do
- Pay every caretaker at least the notified minimum for their category and zone. Paying below it is an offence.
- Pay overtime at twice the ordinary rate for work beyond normal hours.
- Maintain a wage register, muster roll and wage slips, and pay within the wage period.
- Update payroll at each revision so no worker slips below the new minimum.
For staffing firms deploying caretakers across Andhra Pradesh, keeping each worker on the right category and zone rate by hand is error-prone. ZeniaHR payroll checks every wage against the applicable state minimum automatically and handles the registers and PF/ESI returns. See also our statutory compliance software.
Related calculators
Work out the deductions on a Andhra Pradesh wage with the in-hand salary calculator, the PF calculator and the ESI calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage for a caretaker in Andhra Pradesh?
A caretaker is generally classified as unskilled, so the applicable minimum wage in Andhra Pradesh is about ₹12,647 (zone i / month). Confirm the exact rate for the zone and duties against the official notification.
Is a caretaker skilled or unskilled in Andhra Pradesh?
For minimum-wage purposes a caretaker doing building upkeep, minor repairs, access and complaint handling is normally treated as unskilled. Classification can vary with the exact duties and the scheduled employment, so always confirm against the official Andhra Pradesh notification.
How often does the Andhra Pradesh minimum wage change?
Andhra Pradesh revises the Variable Dearness Allowance twice a year, effective 1 April and 1 October, based on the cost-of-living index. The current figures apply until 30 September 2026.