What a mason does, and how the wage is set
Masons lay bricks, plaster walls and finish concrete and tiling to line and level. It is a core construction trade, and an experienced mason is paid the skilled rate.
A mason typically does brick laying, plastering, concreting and tiling, work generally classified as skilled for minimum-wage purposes, so use the skilled category in the table above for the base rate. A supervisor or a specialised mason may sit a grade higher and must be paid more. Masons are commonly deployed at construction sites and infrastructure projects.
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 mason 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 masons 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.
Keep every worker on the right wage
ZeniaHR flags any worker paid below the applicable minimum and updates rates at each revision. Built for manpower and staffing firms.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage for a mason in Andhra Pradesh?
A mason is generally classified as skilled in Andhra Pradesh, so use the skilled category in the state schedule. Confirm the exact rate for the zone and duties against the official notification.
Is a mason skilled or unskilled in Andhra Pradesh?
For minimum-wage purposes a mason doing brick laying, plastering, concreting and tiling is normally treated as skilled. 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.