This page shows the current minimum wage applicable to workers in Beauty Parlours and Salons in Goa, as fixed by the state government. Use it to check the wage payable by skill category, and where notified by zone, for staff employed across salons, parlours, and grooming establishments in Goa.
Minimum wage rates for Beauty Parlours and Salons in Goa
| 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 |
Rates effective 1 April to 30 September 2026.
What counts as Beauty Parlours and Salons
Beauty Parlours and Salons as a scheduled employment covers commercial establishments that provide personal grooming, hairdressing, skincare, and cosmetic services to the public. It includes all workers engaged in cutting, styling, beauty treatments, and allied personal-care work carried out at such establishments.
- Unisex salons and hair studios
- Ladies beauty parlours
- Gents saloons and barber shops
- Spa and wellness centres offering grooming services
- Bridal and makeup studios
- Nail art, threading, and skincare clinics
- Salon chains and franchise outlets
Typical roles and skill categories
- Hairdresser or hair stylist
- Beautician
- Barber or hair cutter
- Makeup artist
- Nail technician (manicurist and pedicurist)
- Spa therapist or massage therapist
- Salon receptionist or front-desk staff
- Salon helper or attendant
- Salon supervisor or manager
In salons and parlours, unskilled work usually covers helpers, cleaners, and shampoo assistants, while semi-skilled work covers junior beauticians and trainee stylists. Skilled roles typically include experienced hairdressers, beauticians, and makeup artists, and highly skilled roles cover senior stylists, master colourists, and specialist therapists who perform advanced treatments.
Who fixes this wage
Beauty Parlours and Salons is a notified scheduled employment under the minimum wages framework, so the Goa government fixes and periodically revises the minimum wages payable to workers in this trade. Rates are set by skill category, commonly unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled, and highly skilled, and are often further divided by geographic zone within Goa.
How Goa sets minimum wages
Goa's Commissioner of Labour and Employment divides the state into two zones, A and B, and gives both a daily and a monthly rate for each of four skill categories in each zone. This produces a four-column money table per skill grade, covering the half-year from 1 April to 30 September 2026. The rates are set through a periodic revision order rather than a variable dearness allowance.
Common questions
What is the current minimum wage for Beauty Parlours and Salons in Goa?
In Goa, the minimum wage for Beauty Parlours and Salons currently runs from about ₹556 to ₹677 per day and ₹14456 to ₹17602 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.
Does the minimum wage for Beauty Parlours and Salons in Goa apply to small, single-chair shops?
Yes, the notified minimum wage generally applies to workers employed in beauty and grooming establishments regardless of the establishment's size, so even a small parlour or single-chair salon in Goa must pay at least the rate fixed for the worker's skill category. An owner who works personally without any hired staff is treated differently from an employed worker.
How is a stylist or beautician's skill category decided for wage purposes?
The skill category depends on the nature of the work and the competence it demands, not on the job title alone, so a trainee assisting with shampooing and cleaning sits lower than an experienced stylist or beautician who handles cutting, colouring, or advanced skincare. Employers in Goa should classify each worker by the actual duties performed and pay the corresponding notified rate.
Are trainees and learners in a salon covered by the minimum wage?
Workers engaged on regular employment terms, including those learning on the job while doing productive salon work, are generally entitled to at least the applicable minimum wage for their category in Goa. Genuine apprentices covered under a separate apprenticeship arrangement may fall under different rules, so an employer should confirm the worker's status before deciding the pay.
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