What a AC technician does, and how the wage is set
AC technicians install, service and repair air conditioners, charge gas and diagnose faults. An ITI in refrigeration and air-conditioning places them in the skilled grade, with strong seasonal demand.
A AC technician typically does AC installation, gas charging, fault diagnosis and service, 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 AC technician may sit a grade higher and must be paid more. AC technicians are commonly deployed at HVAC firms, facilities and service centres.
Jammu and Kashmir has not revised these rates since October 2022. A government statement in February 2026 confirmed they remain in force; confirm the current position before relying on them. For how Jammu and Kashmir structures and revises its rates in full, including every category and zone, see the Jammu and Kashmir minimum wages page.
What employers must do
- Pay every AC technician 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 AC technicians across Jammu and Kashmir, 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 facility management software.
Related calculators
Work out the deductions on a Jammu and Kashmir 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 AC technician in Jammu and Kashmir?
A AC technician is generally classified as skilled, so the applicable minimum wage in Jammu and Kashmir is about ₹483 (per day). Confirm the exact rate for the zone and duties against the official notification.
Is a AC technician skilled or unskilled in Jammu and Kashmir?
For minimum-wage purposes a AC technician doing AC installation, gas charging, fault diagnosis and service is normally treated as skilled. Classification can vary with the exact duties and the scheduled employment, so always confirm against the official Jammu and Kashmir notification.
How often does the Jammu and Kashmir minimum wage change?
Jammu and Kashmir has not revised these rates since October 2022. A government statement in February 2026 confirmed they remain in force; confirm the current position before relying on them.