Minimum Wages in Goa 2026: Zone-Wise

Skill category	Zone A / day	Zone B / day	Zone A / month	Zone B / month
Unskilled	₹561	₹556	₹14,586	₹14,456
Semi-skilled	₹622	₹617	₹16,172	₹16,042
Skilled	₹677	₹672	₹17,602	₹17,472
Clerical	₹677	₹672	₹17,602	₹17,472

How Goa sets its minimum wages

Goa fixes minimum wages per scheduled employment; the table above is the Shops and Commercial Establishments schedule. Each rate is a basic wage plus a Variable Dearness Allowance (currently ₹149 per day), split across two zones, and the monthly figure is the daily rate multiplied by 26.

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

Goa 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.

Zones in Goa

Zone A and Zone B are area categories defined in the Goa notification; Zone A rates are marginally higher (by about ₹5 per day of basic).
Confirm which zone a workplace falls in against the official Goa Labour Commissioner notification.

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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Work out the deductions on a Goa wage with our free tools: the in-hand salary calculator, the PF calculator and the ESI calculator. Confirm the official rates on the Goa Commissioner of Labour.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum wage in Goa in 2026?

For shops and commercial establishments, an un-skilled worker earns at least ₹561 per day (about ₹14,586 per month) in Zone A and ₹556 in Zone B, effective 1 April to 30 September 2026. Semi-skilled and skilled rates are higher.

What are the wage zones in Goa?

Goa splits rates into two zones, A and B, that differ by a few rupees per day of basic wage. The exact areas are defined in the official notification; Zone A rates are marginally higher.

How often does Goa revise minimum wages?

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

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

A security guard is usually paid the semi-skilled rate of about ₹622 per day in Zone A, or the skilled rate for a supervisor. Confirm the classification for the role.

Minimum wages in Goa (2026)