Minimum Wages in Chhattisgarh 2026: Zones

Skill category	Zone A / day	Zone B / day	Zone C / day
Unskilled	₹439	₹429	₹419
Semi-skilled	₹464	₹454	₹444
Skilled	₹494	₹484	₹474
Highly-skilled	₹524	₹514	₹504

How Chhattisgarh sets its minimum wages

Chhattisgarh fixes minimum wages by skill category across three zones (A, B and C), as a basic wage plus a Variable Dearness Allowance (currently ₹3,082 per month). The monthly figure is the daily rate multiplied by 26, and the schedule covers 45 scheduled employments.

These figures apply for 1 April to 30 September 2026 and will be revised on 1 October 2026.

Chhattisgarh revises the VDA twice a year, effective 1 April and 1 October, based on the All-India Consumer Price Index.

Zones in Chhattisgarh

Zone A covers Raipur, Durg, Bhilai, Birgaon and Bhilai-Charoda.
Zone B covers other Municipal Corporations and areas within 8 km of them.
Zone C covers all remaining areas of the state.

What employers must do

Pay every worker at least the notified minimum for their skill 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum wage in Chhattisgarh in 2026?

For 1 April to 30 September 2026, an un-skilled worker earns at least ₹439 per day (about ₹11,402 per month) in Zone A. Semi-skilled is ₹464, skilled ₹494 and highly-skilled ₹524 per day in Zone A, with lower rates in Zones B and C.

What are the wage zones in Chhattisgarh?

Zone A covers Raipur, Durg, Bhilai, Birgaon and Bhilai-Charoda. Zone B covers other Municipal Corporations and areas within 8 km of them. Zone C is the rest of the state. Zone A rates are highest.

How often does Chhattisgarh revise minimum wages?

Twice a year, effective 1 April and 1 October, through a Variable Dearness Allowance. The current figures apply until 30 September 2026.

What is the minimum wage for a security guard in Chhattisgarh?

A security guard is usually paid the semi-skilled or skilled rate. In Zone A that is about ₹464 to ₹494 per day. Confirm the classification for the role.

Minimum wages in Chhattisgarh (2026)