This page shows the current applicable minimum wage for workers in the Plastic Industry in Andhra Pradesh, arranged by skill category. If you employ or work in a plastic moulding, extrusion, blow moulding or recycling unit in Andhra Pradesh, the rates below are the statutory minimum that must be paid.
Minimum wage rates for Plastic Industry in Andhra Pradesh
| Designation | Zone I / month | Zone II / month |
|---|---|---|
| Unskilled (peon, helper, watchman, security guard) | ₹12,647 | ₹12,317 |
| Highly-skilled (manager, security officer) | ₹14,504 | ₹14,085 |
Rates effective 1 April to 30 September 2026.
What counts as Plastic Industry
The Plastic Industry scheduled employment covers workers engaged in the manufacture, processing and finishing of plastic goods, including injection moulding, extrusion, blow moulding and thermoforming of items such as pipes, films, sheets, bottles, containers and moulded components. It also extends to the grinding, recycling and reprocessing of plastic scrap and to the packing and dispatch of finished plastic products.
- Injection moulding units producing moulded plastic components, household articles and industrial parts
- Extrusion plants making PVC and HDPE pipes, sheets, profiles and films
- Blow moulding units manufacturing bottles, jars, cans and hollow containers
- Plastic packaging and film converting units, including pouch, bag and laminate making
- Plastic scrap grinding, recycling and reprocessing units
- Thermoforming units producing trays, cups, glasses and disposable ware
- Master batch, compounding and raw granule processing units
Typical roles and skill categories
- Injection moulding machine operator
- Extruder operator
- Blow moulding operator
- Mould and die setter
- Grinding and scrap sorting worker
- Quality inspector or checker
- Packing and dispatch worker
- Machine helper or material loader
- Line supervisor or shift in-charge
In this employment the unskilled category usually covers helpers, material loaders, scrap sorters and basic packing hands, while the semi-skilled category covers machine feeders and routine moulding or extrusion operators. Skilled rates apply to mould and die setters, experienced blow moulding and extruder operators and quality inspectors, and highly skilled rates apply to mould makers, maintenance technicians and line supervisors running complex or automated machinery.
Who fixes this wage
The Plastic Industry is a notified scheduled employment for which the Andhra Pradesh government fixes minimum wages by skill category, and in many cases by geographical zone or area classification. Every employer running a plastic manufacturing, moulding, extrusion or recycling unit in Andhra Pradesh is required to pay at least the applicable minimum wage for each category of worker.
How Andhra Pradesh sets minimum wages
Andhra Pradesh fixes its minimum wages through the Office of the Commissioner of Labour, dividing the state into two geographical zones and quoting each rate against a worker's designation. Rates are expressed only on a monthly basis and span two skill rows, and the current schedule applies for the half-year from 1 April to 30 September 2026. The wages are set by direct notification rather than adjusted through a variable dearness allowance.
Common questions
What is the current minimum wage for Plastic Industry in Andhra Pradesh?
In Andhra Pradesh, the minimum wage for Plastic Industry currently runs from about ₹12317 to ₹14504 per month, depending on skill category and zone, effective 1 April to 30 September 2026. The exact figure by category is in the table below. Confirm the exact rate for your worker's skill category and zone in the table above, and against the latest official notification.
Do the Plastic Industry minimum wage rates apply to contract and piece-rate workers?
Yes. In Andhra Pradesh the notified minimum wage for the Plastic Industry applies to all workers in the covered unit, whether engaged directly, through a contractor, or on a piece-rate basis. A piece-rate worker's earnings must not fall below the equivalent time-rate minimum wage for the relevant skill category.
How is a plastic machine operator's skill category decided?
Skill category depends on the nature and responsibility of the work rather than the job title alone. A worker who only feeds material or assists at a machine is generally treated as unskilled or semi-skilled, while a worker who sets moulds, adjusts process parameters or independently runs an extrusion or blow moulding line is usually classified as skilled or highly skilled under the Andhra Pradesh schedule.
Are different rates payable in different areas of Andhra Pradesh for the Plastic Industry?
Often yes. Many states split the Plastic Industry minimum wage by zone or area classification, so a unit in a major industrial belt may fall under a different rate zone than one in a smaller town or rural area. Employers should confirm the zone applicable to their plant's location in Andhra Pradesh before fixing wages.
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