This page shows the current applicable minimum wage for workers in Warehousing and Logistics in Odisha. It lists the notified rates by skill category so employers and workers can confirm the correct pay for warehouse, storage, handling, and dispatch roles across Odisha.
Minimum wage rates for Warehousing and Logistics in Odisha
| Category of worker | Per day | Per month (26 days) |
|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹472 | ₹12,272 |
| Semi-skilled | ₹522 | ₹13,572 |
| Skilled | ₹572 | ₹14,872 |
| Highly-skilled | ₹622 | ₹16,172 |
Rates effective 1 April to 30 September 2026.
What counts as Warehousing and Logistics
Warehousing and Logistics covers the receiving, storage, handling, inventory control, order picking, packing, and dispatch of goods, together with the loading, unloading, and internal movement of consignments across warehouses, distribution centres, and freight facilities. It includes general as well as specialised storage operations such as cold chain, bonded, and bulk material handling.
- Warehouses and godowns
- Distribution and fulfilment centres
- Cold storage and refrigerated warehouses
- Container freight stations and inland container depots
- Third-party logistics (3PL) and courier or parcel hubs
- Bonded warehouses and customs storage yards
- Cargo consolidation and transport depots
Typical roles and skill categories
- Warehouse helper and loader-unloader
- Forklift and reach truck operator
- Order picker and packer
- Stores and inventory clerk
- Material handling equipment operator
- Cold storage operator
- Dispatch and documentation clerk
- Warehouse supervisor
- Logistics coordinator
In this employment, the unskilled category usually covers loaders, unloaders, and general warehouse helpers, while semi-skilled covers packers, order pickers, and basic material handling roles. The skilled category typically includes forklift and reach truck operators, stores or inventory clerks, and cold storage operators, and highly-skilled covers warehouse supervisors and logistics coordinators who plan operations and manage teams.
Who fixes this wage
Warehousing and Logistics is a notified scheduled employment for which the Odisha government fixes minimum wages by skill category, and in many cases by zone or area classification. Employers must pay at least the applicable rate for each worker according to their skill level and place of work.
How Odisha sets minimum wages
Odisha's Labour Directorate publishes one schedule for the entire state, without geographical zones, listing four categories of worker. Both a per-day rate and a per-month rate on 26 days are given, and the current figures hold for the half-year from 1 April to 30 September 2026. The state revises through periodic notification rather than a variable dearness allowance.
Common questions
What is the current minimum wage for Warehousing and Logistics in Odisha?
In Odisha, the minimum wage for Warehousing and Logistics currently runs from about ₹472 to ₹622 per day and ₹12272 to ₹16172 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.
Which warehouse workers are covered by minimum wages in Odisha?
All workers engaged in receiving, storing, handling, picking, packing, loading, unloading, and dispatching goods in a warehouse or logistics facility are covered, whether employed directly or through a contractor. The rate that applies depends on the worker's skill category and, where notified, the zone in Odisha.
How is a forklift operator classified for minimum wage purposes?
Classification follows the nature of the work and the skill it requires: operating powered material handling equipment such as forklifts or reach trucks is generally treated as skilled work, while manual handling and basic packing fall under lower categories. Employers should map each role in their facility to the skill category defined in the Odisha notification for Warehousing and Logistics.
Do cold storage and bonded warehouse jobs follow the same minimum wage schedule?
Yes, the scheduled employment covers specialised storage such as cold chain and bonded warehousing, and the applicable rate is set by skill category and zone under the Odisha notification. Some low-temperature or hazardous roles may be classified at a higher skill level, so check the category assigned to the specific job in your facility.
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