West Bengal Minimum Wages Rate July 2023 released on August 2023 for the period of 1st July 2023 to 31st Dec 2023. West Bengal Minimum Wages Rate updated every year two times in January and July for Four category
- Unskilled Labour
- Semi Skilled Labour
- Skilled Labour
- High Skilled Labour
West Bengal Minimum Wages Rate July 2023
| Class of Employment | Zone | Total Per Day | Total Per Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | Zone A | 376.00 | 9784.00 |
| Unskilled | Zone B | 343.00 | 8930.00 |
| Semi-Skilled | Zone A | 414.00 | 10763.00 |
| Semi-Skilled | Zone B | 378.00 | 9821.00 |
| Skilled | Zone A | 455.00 | 11840.00 |
| Skilled | Zone B | 416.00 | 10804.00 |
| Highly Skilled | Zone A | 501.00 | 13023.00 |
| Highly Skilled | Zone B | 457.00 | 11886.00 |
| Unskilled | Zone A | 376.00 | 9781.00 |
| Unskilled | Zone B | 343.00 | 8928.00 |
| Semi-Skilled | Zone A | 414.00 | 10759.00 |
| Semi-Skilled | Zone B | 378.00 | 9820.00 |
| Skilled | Zone A | 455.00 | 11836.00 |
| Skilled | Zone B | 415.00 | 10802.00 |
| SL. NO. | SCHEDULED EMPLOYMENTS | DOWNLOAD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AGRICULTURE | WB Minimum Wages Rate |
| 2 | ANY ESTABLISHMENT IN WHICH MANUFACTURING ACTIVITY AS DEFINED UNDER SECTION 2(K) OF THE FACTORIES ACT IS CARRIED OUT AND IS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY OF THE OTHER SCHEDULED EMPLOYMENTS | WB Minimum Wages Rate |
| 3 | (A) SERICULTURE NURSERY & CULTIVATION (B) SILK SPINNING AND/OR WEAVING (HANDLOOM) | |
| 4 | AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING REPAIRING WORKSHOP AND GARAGES | WB Minimum Wages Rate |
| 5 | BAKERY | West Bengal Minimum Wages Rate |
| 6 | BEEDI LEAF PLUCKING | |
| 7 | BELL METAL AND BRASS INDUSTRY | |
| 8 | BEVERAGE MANUFACTURING AND VENDING ESTABLISHMENTS | |
| 9 | BISCUIT MANUFACTURING | |
| 10 | BONE MEAL INDUSTRY | |
| 11 | BOTTLING AND PACKAGING INDUSTRY | |
| 12 | BOUGHT TEA LEAF FACTORY | Minimum rates wages to be uploaded soon |
| 13 | BRICK MANUFACTURING | |
| 14 | CERAMIC INDUSTRY | |
| 15 | CHAKKI MILLS | |
| 16 | CHARTERED/COST ACCOUNTANTS, AUDITORS ETC. FIRMS | |
| 17 | CINCHONA | |
| 18 | CINEMA INDUSTRY (CINEMA HOUSE EXHIBITION) | |
| 19 | CLINICAL ESTABLISHMENTS INCLUDING PATHOLOGICAL LABORATORIES AND DIAGONISTIC CENTRES | |
| 20 | CLINICAL NURSING HOME | |
| 21 | COLD STORAGE | |
| 22 | CONFECTIONERY AND SWEETS MANUFACTURING | |
| 23 | CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE OF ROADS OR IN BUILDING OPERATION | West Bengal Minimum Wages Rate |
| 24 | CONSUMER CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES, PRIMARY AGRICULTURAL CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES MARKETING SOCIETIES | |
| 25 | COURIER SERVICE | |
| 26 | DAL MILLS | |
| 27 | DECORATION | |
| 28 | EMPLOYEMENT IN ENGINEERING UNITS EMPLOYING LESS THAN 50 PERSONS | |
| 29 | EMPLOYMENT IN MEAT AND MEAT PRODUCTS AND FEED PLANTS | |
| 30 | ESTABLISHMENT AS DEFINED UNDER THE SHOPS ESTABLISHMENTS, ACT, 1963 | West Bengal Minimum Wages Rate |
| 31 | FISHERY | |
| 32 | FISHING ACTIVITIES INCLUDING RIVER DEEP SEA FISHING | |
| 33 | FLOOR AND WALL TILES MANUFACTURING | West Bengal Minimum Wages Rate |
| 34 | FLOUR MILLS | |
| 35 | FORESTRY OR TIMBERING OPERATION | |
| 36 | FOUNTAIN PEN AND BALL-POINT PEN INDUSTRY | West Bengal Minimum Wages Rate |
| 37 | GARMENTS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY | |
| 38 | GLASS INDUSTRY | |
| 39 | GODOWNS | |
| 40 | HANDLOOMS | |
| 41 | HOSIERY | |
| 42 | HOTEL & RESTAURANT | |
| 43 | HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS INCLUDING BOARDING HOUSES, EATING HOUSES, CANTEENS, CLUBS AND GUEST HOUSES | West Bengal Minimum Wages Rate July 2023 |
| 44 | ICE CREAM AND CANDY MANUFACTURING | |
| 45 | ICE FACTORY | |
| 46 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY | West Bengal Minimum Wages Rate |
| 47 | JEWELLERY MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY | |
| 48 | LAC MANUFACTORIES | |
| 49 | LAUNDRIES, LAUNDRY SERVICES, CLEANING AND DYEING PLANTS SHOPS | West Bengal Minimum Wages Rate |
| 50 | LEATHER GOODS MANUFACTORY | |
| 51 | LOADING UNLOADING OPERATIONS | |
| 52 | MALLS, MULTIPLEXES, DEPARTMENTAL STORES AND MEGA STORES | |
| 53 | MEDICINAL PLANT PLANTATION OTHER THAN CINCHONA | West Bengal Minimum Wages Rate |
| 54 | NON-BANKING PRIVATE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS | |
| 55 | OIL MILLS | |
| 56 | PAINTS & CHEMICALS | |
| 57 | PAPER BOARD & STRAW BOARD MFG. INDUSTRY | |
| 58 | PLASTIC INDUSTRY | West Bengal Minimum Wages Rate |
| 59 | PLYWOOD INDUSTRY | |
| 60 | POWERLOOMS EMPLOYING LESS THAN TEN PERSONS | |
| 61 | POWERLOOMS EMPLOYING TEN OR MORE PERSONS | West Bengal Minimum Wages Rate |
| 62 | PRINTING PRESS | |
| 63 | PRIVATE HOSPITALS AND RESEARCH CENTRES NOT CARRIED ON BY GOVERNMENT OR LOCAL AUTHORITIES | |
| 64 | REFRACTORY INDUSTRY | |
| 65 | RICE MILL | |
| 66 | ROLLING OF IRON RODS, PLATES, ANGLES ETC. AND ROLLING MILLS | |
| 67 | ROPE INDUSTRY | |
| 68 | RUBBER & RUBBER PRODUCTS | West Bengal Minimum Wages Rate |
| 69 | SALOONS AND BEAUTY PARLOUR | |
| 70 | SALT MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY | |
| 71 | SAW MILLS | |
| 72 | SECURITY SERVICES | |
| 73 | SHOE MAKING INDUSTRY | |
| 74 | SILK MILLS | |
| 75 | SILK PRINTING | |
| 76 | SPONGE IRON, FERRO ALLOYS AND INDUCTION FURNACES | |
| 77 | STONE BREAKING & STONE CRUSHING | West Bengal Minimum Wages Rate |
| 78 | SWEEPING & CLEANING | |
| 79 | TAILORING INDUSTRY | West Bengal Minimum Wages Rate |
| 80 | TANNERIES & LEATHER MANUFACTORIES | |
| 81 | TOBACCO GODOWN | |
| 82 | WOOD WORKS AND FURNITURE INDUSTRY | West Bengal Minimum Wages Rate |
Who are the Unskilled Worker under West Bengal Minimum Wages Act 2023
Bajri Srarder, Beldar (Adult Male/Female), Beater Woman, Bellow Man, Chain Man, Boat Man, Bucket Man, Carrier (Stone), Carrier (Water), Cartman, Caretaker (Bridge), Cleaner (Crane Track, Cinder for Ash Pit), Chowkidar, Hand Mixer (Concrete), Daffader, Driver (Bullock, Camel, Donkey, Mule), Flagman, Flagman (Blast Train), Gate Man, Gang man, Gating man (Permanent Way),
Handle Man, Jumper Man, Kamin (Female Work), Khalasi, Khalasi (Male/Female, Bridge, Electrical, Marine, Moplah, Store, Steam Road, Shore, Roller, Survey), Labourer (Garden), Lamp man Mail, Mazdoor, Lorry Trainer, Patrol man, Peon, Searcher, Signal man, Strikers, Striker (Moplah Gang), Sweeper, Tile Turner, Trolley man, Valve Controller, Valve man,
Wooder Woman, Borryman, Coalman, Condenser Attendant, Grass Cutter, Muchhers Jamadars, Shunters, Gharami (Helper) and any other categories by whatever name called, which are of an unskilled nature.
what is the minimum wages for unskilled labour in west bengal 2023 ?
| Unskilled | Zone A | 376.00 | 9784.00 |
| Unskilled | Zone B | 343.00 | 8930.00 |
Who are the Semi-skilled Worker under West Bengal Minimum Wages Act
Balchawala, Bhisti, Bhisti (with Mushk), Boatman (Head), Breaker (Rock, RockStone, Stone Metal, Stone), Cane Weaver, Chairman (Head), Charpoy Stringer, Checker, Chowkidar (Head), Cracker, Dafftri, Dolly man, Driller, Drillers (Hole, Rock), Driver (Skin), Excavator, Foreman, Fireman, Fireman (Brick Kiln, Steam Road Roller), Gale Keeper, Gharami (Thatcher),
Glassman, Greasercum-Fireman, Grinder, Hammer man, Helper (Artisan), Helper (Sawyer), Jamadar, Keyman, Khalasi (Head Survey, Riveters, Moplah Gang (Supervisory), Labourer (Rock cutting), Lascar, Mali (Head), Mate, Mate (Blacksmith, Road, Carpenter, Engine Driver and/or Feeder), Fitter, Gang, Khalasi, Mazdoor Mason, Lift Operator, Pump Operator,
Pump Driver (Turner), Mazdoor (Heavy Weight), Charge-man Mistri (Head), Muccadam, Night Guard, Runner (Postdak), Oil man, Quarryman, Quarry Operator, Stone man, Stocker, Thatcher, Stockers and Boiler man, Thoomba man (Spade worker), Tindals, Trolley man (Head, Motor), Fitter (Assistant, Semi-skilled), Jamadar (semi-skilled), Mate (Store),
Pump Attendant, Bearer, Breaks man, Crowder man, COOK, Dandee, Farash, Hacksaw man, Helper (Loco/Crane/Truck), Kasab, Khalasi (Structural), Laboratory Boy, Manjhee (Boatman), Masalchi, P.M. Mates, Points man, Sencummy, Topaz,
TopCar (Big Stonebreaker), Trolley Jamadar, Winch man, Assistant Wireman, Carpenter (Helper), Mason (Helper), Blacksmith (Helper), Fitter and machine (Helper), Tar man, Persons engaged in Fire fighting, any other categories, by whatever name called, which are of semi-skilled nature.
what is the minimum wages for Semi-skilled labour in west bengal 2023 ?
| Semi-skilled | Zone A | 414.00 | 10763.00 |
| Semi-skilled | Zone B | 378.00 | 9821.00 |
Who are the Skilled Worker under West Bengal Minimum Wages Act
Assistant Mistry, Armature Winder Grade II and III, Bhandari, Blacksmith (Selection Grade II,III, Class II and III), Boiler man, Boiler man Grade II and III, Boiler Foreman Grade II, Work (Assistant), Brick-Layer, Brick-Layer (Selection Grade Class II), Blaster, Carpenter (Selection Grade, Grade II and III, Class II and III, Assistant B.I.M. Road), Cabinet Maker, Cane man,
Celotax Cutter Maker, Charge man Class II and Class III, Carpenter (Ordinary), Checker (Junior), Chick maker, Chick man (Junior), Concrete Mixture Mixer, Concrete mixer operator, Cobbler, Core maker, Driver, Driver (Motor Vehicle, Motor Vehicle Selection Grade Motor Lorry, Motor Lorry Grade II, Diesel Engine, Diesel Engine Grade II, Mechanical,
Road Roller I.C. and Cement Mixer etc. Road Roller, Road Roller Driver Grade II), Driver (Engine Static, Stone Crusher, Tractor/Bull Dozer, Steam Road Roller, Water Pump, Mechanical Assistant, Road Roller Mechanical, Stream Crane, Tractor with Bull Dozer Mechanical, Transport, Engine Static & Road Roller), Boiler Attendant Engine Operator (Stone Crusher Mechanical), Distemper, Electrician, Electrician (Grade II, Class II, Class III),
Fitter, Fitter (Selection Grade, Grade II and III, Class II and III Assistant, Pipe Class II, Pipe Line, Bending Bars for reinforcement-cum-mechanic, Mechanic and Plumber), Gharami (Head), Glazier, Hole Driller for Blasting, Joiner, Joiner (Cable, Cable Grade II), Line Man (Grade I, III, HT/LT), Mason, Mason (Selection Grade, Grade II and III, Class II and III, Class B Mistry), Stone (Stone Class II, Brick Work, Stone Work), Brick-layer, Tile Flooring, B.I.M., Muccadam (Head),
Stone Cutting Ordinary Mechanic, Mechanic, Mechanic (Class II, Air-conditioning Grade II, Diesel Grade II, Road Roller Grade II, Assistant Radio), Mason (Gharami), Mistry, Mistry (Survey, Santras Works), Mason Class A, Moulder, Moulder (Brick, Tile), Painter, Painter (Selection Grade, Grade II and III, Class II), Assistant Lotter and Polisher, Polisher(Rough), Plasterer, Plaster (Mason Grade II), Plumber, Plumber (Selection
Grade, Class II, Assistant Senior, Junior Mistry Grade II), Plumbing Mistry, Plumber-cum-Fitter, Polisher, Polisher (Floor), Pump Driver, Pump Driver (Selection Grade, Grade II and III, Class II), Pump Driver (Selection Grade), P.E. Driver, Pump Man, Rivet Cutter (Assistant Riveter), Riveter (Cutter), Road Inspector Grade II, Railway Plate Layer, Bender, Sawyer,
Sawyer (Selection Grade Class II). Serang, Serang pile Driving Pantoons with Boiler Shapes man, Shift-in-charges, Spray man, Spray man (Roads), Stone Cutter (Class II), Stone Blasterer, Sub-overseer (Unqualified), Surveyors, Surveyors (ASSISTANT), Tailor, Tailor (Upholstery), Tran sprayer, Tar Man, Line Man, Tiler Class II (Wall, Floor, Roof), Tiler (Selection Grade),
Tin-Smith, Tin-Smith (Selection Grade, Grade II and III, Class II), Tinker, Trailers, Turner, Upholsterer, Upholsterer (Grade II and III), Painter spray (Class II), Wood Cutter, Wood Cutter Selection Grade, Wood Cutter Class II, Work Sircar, Welder, Welder Gas, Welder (Class II, Bridge Work), Well Sinker, White Washer, White Washer (Selection Grade, Class III),
Wireman, Wireman (Grade II & III), Mechanic (Electrical), Whitewashing &Colour-Washing Man, Operator Pneumatic Tools, Operator (Fitter), Bore man, Borer, Chipper, Chipper-cum-Grinder, Cook (Head), Driller (Well boring). Driver (Loco/Truck), Electrician (Asstt.), Mechanic (Tube-well), Mistry (Steel, Tube-well), Telephone (Meter Reader),
Meteorological Observer, Navghani, Operator (Batching Plant, Cinema Project, Clamp Shelf, Compressor, Crane, Derrick, Diesel Engine), Dozer, Dragline, Drill Dumber, Excavator, Fork Lift Generator, Grader, Jack Hammer and Pavement Breaker Loader, Pump, Pile Driving, Scrapper, Screening Plant, Shoval, Tractor (Vibrator, Weight Batcher), Railway Guards,
Repairer (Battery), Sharper/ Slotter, Sprayer (Asphalt), Station Master, Surveyor (Silt), Tradesman, Train Examiner, Turner/Miller, Tyre Vulcaniser, any other categories, by whatever name called, which are of skilled nature. M.C. Clerk / Munshi (Matriculate, Non-matriculate), Store Clerks (Matriculate, Non-matriculate), Store Issuer, Store Keeper, Store Keeper (Grade I, II) (Matriculate, Nonmatriculate), Tool Keeper, Work Munshi, Work Munshi (Subordinate), Accounts Clerk, Clerks, Computer, Telephone Operator, Typist, any other categories, by whatever name called, which are of skilled nature.
what is the minimum wages for Skilled labour in west bengal 2023 ?
| Skilled | Zone A | 455.00 | 11840.00 |
| Skilled | Zone B | 416.00 | 10804.00 |
Who are the Highly Skilled Workers under West Bengal Minimum Wages Act
Armature Winder Grade I, Blacksmith Grade I and Class I, Boiler man Grade I, Boiler man Foreman Grade I, Brick Layer Class I, Cable Joiner Grade I, Carpenter Grade I and Class I, Celotes Cutter and Decorator, Charge man Class I, Checker (Senior), Driver (Lorry Grade I, Motor Lorry Grade I, Motor Vehicle Class I and Diesel Engine Grade I, Road Roller Grade I, Pump Grade I, Pump Class I),
Electrician (Grade I and Class I), Fitter (Grade I, Class I), Pipe Class I (Head), Foreman (Asstt.), Line Man Grade I, Mason (Skilled Grade I, Class I), Mast Rigger Mechanic Class I and Class II, Mechanic (Diesel Grade I, Road Roller Grade I, Air-conditioning Grade I, Class I), Air-conditioning Mistry Grade I, Mistry (Air-conditioning Grade I), Overseer, Overseer (Senior and Junior),
Painter (Grade I, Class I, Spray), Plaster (Mason) Class I. Plumber (Head) Class I, Mistry Grade I, Polisher (with spray) Grade I, Road Inspector Grade I, Sawyer Class I, Stone Cutter Class I, Stone Cutter Grade I, Stone Chisler Class I, Stone Mason Class I, Sub-Overseer (Qualified), Tiler Class I, Tin-smith Grade I and Class I, Upholsterer Grade I, Varnisher Class I,
Welder (Gas) Class I, White Washer Class I, Wireman (Grade I, Class I), Wood Cutter Class I, Grinder (Tool) Grade I, Operator (Batching Plant Grade I, Clamp Shell Grade I, Compressor Grade I, Crane Grade I, Diesel Engine Grade I, Dozer Grade I, Dragline Grade I, Drill Grade I, Dumper Grade I, Excavator Grade I, Fork Lift Grade I, Generator Grade I,
Grader Grade I, Leader Grade I, Pile Driving GradeI, Dump Grade I, Scrapper Grade I, Screening Plant Grade I, Shovel Grade I, Shovel and Dragline, Tractor Grade I, Vibrator Grade I, Rigger Grade I, Rigger Grade II, Sharper/Slitter Grade I, Shovel and Dragline Tractor Grade 1, Tradesman Class I, Turner/Miller Grade I, Tyre Vulcanizer Grade I, Work (Asstt.) Grade I, Fire Fighting Supervisor/Leader, or any other categories, by whatever name called, which are of a highly skilled nature.
what is the minimum wages for Highly Skilled labour in west bengal 2023 ?
| Highly Skilled | Zone A | 501.00 | 13023.00 |
| Highly Skilled | Zone B | 457.00 | 11886.00 |
Also See :
- Minimum Rates of Wages in Scheduled Employments in West Bengal as on January-2023
- Minimum Rates of Wages in Scheduled Employments in West Bengal as on July-2022
- Minimum Rates of Wages in Scheduled Employments in West Bengal as on January-2022
- Minimum Rates of Wages in Scheduled Employments in West Bengal as on July-2021
- Minimum Rates of Wages in Scheduled Employments in West Bengal as on January-2021
- Minimum Rates of Wages in Scheduled Employments in West Bengal as on July-2020
- Minimum Rates of Wages in Scheduled Employments in West Bengal as on January-2020
What is the minimum wages in West Bengal 2023?
Rs. 343 for Unskilled worker
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