What a scaffolder does, and how the wage is set
Scaffolders erect, brace and dismantle the temporary access platforms other trades work from, tying in and checking loads as they go. Because a scaffold failure is a safety-critical event, the role is certified and paid the skilled rate.
A scaffolder typically does erecting, bracing and dismantling access scaffolds safely, 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 scaffolder may sit a grade higher and must be paid more. Scaffolders are commonly deployed at construction, shipyards, refineries and maintenance projects.
Under the Code on Wages, base rates are set by Government Order and a dearness-allowance component is revised twice a year. Because the notification is under litigation, treat the current position as provisional and confirm before acting. For how Telangana structures and revises its rates in full, including every category and zone, see the Telangana minimum wages page.
What employers must do
- Pay every scaffolder 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 scaffolders across Telangana, 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 statutory compliance software.
Related calculators
Work out the deductions on a Telangana wage with the in-hand salary calculator, the PF calculator and the ESI calculator.
Keep every worker on the right wage
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage for a scaffolder in Telangana?
A scaffolder is generally classified as skilled, so the applicable minimum wage in Telangana is about ₹18,500 (zone i). Confirm the exact rate for the zone and duties against the official notification.
Is a scaffolder skilled or unskilled in Telangana?
For minimum-wage purposes a scaffolder doing erecting, bracing and dismantling access scaffolds safely is normally treated as skilled. Classification can vary with the exact duties and the scheduled employment, so always confirm against the official Telangana notification.
How often does the Telangana minimum wage change?
Under the Code on Wages, base rates are set by Government Order and a dearness-allowance component is revised twice a year. Because the notification is under litigation, treat the current position as provisional and confirm before acting.