Minimum Wages in Himachal Pradesh for 2024

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The Government of Himachal Pradesh sets minimum wage rates for various types of labourers across the state as per their skill level. These wages are reviewed and revised periodically, and It works like a safeguard ensuring fair compensation for employed individuals.

Factors to be considered while setting the minimum wage rate

1. Cost of Living

This is often the most essential factor. The minimum wage should aim to provide enough income for workers to meet basic needs like food, housing, transportation, and healthcare.

2. Economic Conditions

Minimum wage plays a vital role in a region’s economy. A high minimum wage discourages businesses from hiring, while a low one doesn’t provide adequate support for workers. Finding the right balance is crucial for economic growth and stability.

3. Productivity and Skill Level

Ideally, the minimum wage should reflect the average worker’s productivity and skill level to ensure fair compensation based on their contribution to the economy.

4. Industry Standards

Setting the minimum wage too high compared to existing industry standards can disrupt the established wage structure and create inconsistencies.

5. National Minimum Wage

If a country has a national minimum wage, regional minimum wages shouldn’t be set below that level. In some cases, regions might choose to set theirs higher depending on local factors.

Balancing Act

It is essential to strike a balance between protecting workers and ensuring sustainable economic growth when setting minimum wages. This involves careful consideration of various factors, and continuous monitoring and adjustments might be necessary as living costs and economic conditions evolve.

Himachal Pradesh Minimum Wages for different sectors

Minimum Wages in Himachal Pradesh for Pharmaceuticals Industries

Sr No.	Employee Category	Total Minimum Wages per Day (in Rs)	Monthly Wages (in Rs)
1	Unskilled Labour: Packing Helper, Machine Helper, Laboratory Helper, Store Helper, Housekeeping Helper, Peon.	₹375	₹11,250
2	Semi Skilled Labour: Technician (D.Pharma), Fitter (ITI), Maintenance (ITI), PW Operator, Mali, Security Guard, Assistant Storekeeper, Assistant Store Munshi, Complaint Attendant.	₹387	₹11,601
3	Skilled Labour: Officer (B.Pharma), Technical Supervisor (ITI Diploma, D Pharma), Operator, Security Supervisor, Electrician, Storekeeper, Accounts Clerk, Clerk, Computer Operator, Data Entry Operator and Cashier.	₹435	₹13,062
4	Highly Skilled Labour: Sales Officer, Sales Executive, Sales Promotion Employee, Medical and Sales Representatives, B.Pharma, Accountant B.Sc. Chemist, M.Sc. Chemist and Stenographer.	₹518	₹15,530

Minimum Wages in Himachal Pradesh for Security Services

Sr No.	Employee Category	Total Minimum Wages per Day (in Rs)	Monthly Wages (in Rs)
1	Unskilled Labour: Helper and Watchman.	₹375	₹11,250
2	Semi Skilled Labour: Security Guard, Assistant Storekeeper, Assistant Store Munshi and Complaint Attendant.	₹387	₹11,601
3	Skilled Labour: Security Supervisor, Head Watchman, Storekeeper, Accounts Clerk, Clerk, Computer Operator, Data Entry Operator and Cashier.	₹435	₹13,062
4	Highly Skilled Labour: Security Officer, Security Manager, Stenographer and Accountant.	₹518	₹15,530

Minimum Wages in Himachal Pradesh for Shops & Commercial Establishment

Sr No.	Employee Category	Where no benefit is provided (Daily)	Where no benefit is provided (Monthly)	Where benefit is provided (Daily)	Where benefit is provided (Monthly)
1	Unskilled Labour: Helper / Shop Assistant / Palledar / Chowkidar / Peon / Sweeper / Masalchi / Gateman / Waterman / Cleaner / Packer / Mazdoor / Lander / Unlander / Messenger / Clock Room Attendant / Porter / Bhishit / Beldar / Fireman / Pandi / Posterman any other worker doing unskilled jobs.	₹375	₹11,250	₹348	₹10,429
2	Semi Skilled Labour: Head Porter / Pantryman / Coffee-Tea Maker / Chapatiman / Assistant Baker / Gatekeeper (Cinema) / Asstt. Lineman / Assistant Operator / Binder Assistant / Bill Collector / Convesser / Cook / Assistant Halwai / Book Binder / Stitcher / Ruling-cutting / Auctioneers / Mali / Sewerman / Hotel Guide / Assistant Mistry / Assistant Fitter / Assistant Turner / Assistant Welder / Assistant Electrician / Assistant Salesman / Assistant Barbar / Dhobi / Pressman / Boilerman / Film Rewinder / Waiter / Bearer / Assistant Radio Mechanic / Painter / White Washer / Pakora and Chanamaker / Clerk (Non-matric) / Assistant Store Keeper / Distributor and Assistant Machine Man / Enquiry Attendant / Telephone Attendant / ITI Certificate Holder.	₹396	₹11,891	₹363	₹10,900
3	Skilled Labour: Blacksmith / Tinsmith / Watchmaker / Radio Mechanic / Carpenter / Plumber / Driver / Assistant Tailor / Cutter (Tailoring) / General Mechanic / Halwai / Cook / Confectioner / Baker / Steward / Butler / Fitter / Draughtsman / Telephone Operator / Compounder / Goldsmith / Shoe Maker / Shawl-Carpet Weaving / Compositor / Cinema Operator / Salesmen / Dry Cleaner / Dyer / Barber / Regular Machine Man / Machinist / Welder / Moulder / Cashier / Clerk (Matric) Munim / Receptionist / Waiter / Bearer / Storekeeper / Head Waiter / Head Bearer (Western Style Hotels) / Lineman / ITI certificate holder who are also working in the same trade.	₹435	₹13,062	₹400	₹12,006
4	Highly Skilled Labour: Store Keeper / Clerks (Graduates) / Accountant / Head Cashier / Head Cook / Head Butler / Head Baker / Head Confectioner / Head Mechanic / Electrician / Foreman / Supervisor / Tailor / Cutter (Tailoring).	₹453	₹13,592	₹419	₹12,580

Minimum Wages in Himachal Pradesh for Hospitals / Nursing Homes & Clinics

Sr No.	Employee Category	Where no benefit is provided (Daily)	Where no benefit is provided (Monthly)	Where benefit is provided (Daily)	Where benefit is provided (Monthly)
1	Unskilled Labour: Helper, Cleaner, Chowkidar, Watchman, Peon, Room Boy, Office Boy and Masalchi.	₹375	₹11,250	₹348	₹10,429
2	Semi Skilled Labour: Clinic Attendant, Assistant Laboratory Technician, Security Guard, Sweeper, Operation Theatre Assistant, Assistant Storekeeper, Assistant Store Munshi, Complaint Attendant, Ward Boy and Ward Attendant (0-3 Years Experience).	₹396	₹11,891	₹363	₹10,900
3	Skilled Labour: Receptionist, Pharmacist, Compounder, Laboratory Technician, X-Ray Technician, ANM, Trained Dai, Electrician, Radiographer, ECG Operator, X-Ray Dark Room Assistant, Oven Operator, Oxygen Plant Operator, Heating Plant Controller Assistant, Driver, CSSD Assistant, Operation Theatre Technician, Eye Refractionist, Storekeeper, Accounts Clerk, Clerk, Computer Operator, Data Entry Operator, Cashier, Fitter, Plumber, Supervisor, Cook, Dhobi, Ward Boy and Ward Attendant (above 3 years experience).	₹435	₹13,062	₹400	₹12,006
4	Highly Skilled Labour: Staff Nurse, Security Supervisor, Senior Electrician, Senior Technician, Senior Radiographer, Senior Compounder, Accountant and Stenographer.	₹453	₹13,592	₹419	₹12,580

Himachal Pradesh Minimum Wages for Construction Or Maintenance Of Roads Or Building Operations, Stone Breaking & Stone Crushing.

Sr No.	Employee Category	Total Minimum Wages per Day (in Rs)	Monthly Wages (in Rs)
1	Unskilled Labour: Bhisti / Chimney Cleaner / Chowkidar / Distemperer Grade II / Glazier / Helper for Plumber or Workshop / Rock Cutting Labour / Stone Breaker / Stone Chiseler / Sweeper / Spray man for Bitumen / Pipelinemen / Electrical Coolie / Security Guard / Beldar / Cleaner-Tractor, Road Roller & Concrete Mixer / Majdoor / Survey Boy / Watchmen / Tea Boy / Peon / Dresser / Oilmen / Greaser / Mess Helpers / Boy Helper having experience of (0 to 5 years) / Khalasi having experience of (0 to 3 years) / Bill Distributors / Mucker.	₹375	₹11,250
2	Semi Skilled Labour: Carpenter Grade II / Mason Grade II / Sewer Man / Black Smith Grade II / Sanitary Fitter Grade II / Painter / Melter Mate / Sprayman Roads / Craneman / Badhani / Upholster / Fitter Attendant / Black Smith / Boatman / Caneman / Distempterer Grade I / Fitter Grade II / Flour Polisher / Stone Dresser / Mali / Well Sinker / White Washer / Workshop Mechanic Grade II / Turner Grade II / Pipe Fitter Grade II / Brick Moulder / Assistant Fitter / Assistant Fireman / Assistant Welder / Assistant Turner / Battery Charger / Dresser (Qualified / Experienced) / Hammer Man / Cook / Vulcaniser / Nozzle Man / Tunnel Man / Alloy Trolley Operator / Attendant (Store Office) / Mechanical Attendant / Tunnel Jublliman / Tunnel Man / Helper having experience of (5 years and above) Oil Cleaner / Navgani / Mate / Head Watchman / Assistant Leveler / Khalasi having experience of (3 to 8 years) / Stone Dresser / Pump Attendant / Auto Electrician Grade II / Gardner / Gauge reader / Asstt. Lab Attendant / Auto electrician / Motor Mate / Enquiry Attendant / Telephone Attendant.	₹398	₹11,950
2	Skilled Labour: Carpenter Grade I / Mason Grade I / Black Smith / Sanitary Fitter Grade I / Upholster Grade I / Astt. Pump Operator / Pump Operator / Pump Driver / Chargeman Grade II / Water Supply Fitter / Carpenter Grade II / Compressor Operator / Compressor Driver / Darji or Tailor Grade I / Darji or Tailor Grade II / Crasher Driver / Stone Dresser for ornamental work / Plumber Grade I / Pipe Fitter Grade I / Auto Driver / Asstt. Mechanic / Mixer Driver / Mixer Operator / Structural Fitter Grade II / Workshop Fitter / Generator Operator / Generator Driver / Plant Shop Fitter / Diesel Engine Fitter / Trolley Line Fitter / Crushing Plant Fitter / Plant Fitter / Jack Hammer Fitter / Electrical Fitter / Bunch Fitter / Shaper / Auto Fitter / Pipe Line Fitter / Refrigerator Plant Fitter / Tractor Operator / Shaft Minor / Kochring Operator / Dozer Operator / Roclain Operator / Scraper Operator / Loader Operator / Crane Operator / Eucild operator / Wagon Drill Operator / Boring Operator / SLD Crane Operator / Plant Operator / Ice Plant Operator or Welder / Gas Cutter / Turner / Black Smith / Tin Smith / Traction Battery Charger / Lineman / Telephone Operator / Khalssi / Jamadar / Winder / Blaster Driller / Winch Fitter / Compounder / Painter / Miller / Climber / Moulder / Levellers / Saw Mill Cutter / Cable Jointer / Foreman Grade II / Khalasi having experience of (8 years and above) / Tracer Operator / E.M.E. / Driver / Compressor / Rocker Shovel Operator / Snow Cutter Operator / Loco Operator / Driller Mason for Glazed Type work / Work Mistry / Motor Mate / Tractor Driver / Telephone Mechanic / D.G. Set Operator / Workshop Foreman Grade II.	₹435	₹13,062
3	Skilled Labour: Carpenter Grade I / Mason Grade I / Black Smith / Sanitary Fitter Grade I / Upholster Grade I / Astt. Pump Operator / Pump Operator / Pump Driver / Chargeman Grade II / Water Supply Fitter / Carpenter Grade II / Compressor Operator / Compressor Driver / Darji or Tailor Grade I / Darji or Tailor Grade II / Crasher Driver / Stone Dresser for Ornamental Work / Plumber Grade I / Pipe Fitter Grade I / Auto Driver / Asstt. Mechanic / Mixer Driver / Mixer Operator / Structural Fitter Grade II / Workshop Fitter / Generator Operator / Generator Driver / Plant Shop Fitter / Diesel Engine Fitter / Trolley Line Fitter / Crushing Plant Fitter / Plant Fitter / Jack Hammer Fitter / Electrical fitter / Bunch Fitter / Shaper / Auto Fitter / Pipe Line Fitter / Refrigerator Plant Fitter / Tractor Operator / Shaft Minor / Kochring Operator / Dozer Operator / Roclain Operator / Scraper Operator / Loader Operator / Crane Operator / Eucild Operator / Wagon Drill Operator / Boring Operator / SLD Crane Operator / Plant Operator / Ice Plant Operator or Welder / Gas Cutter / Turner / Black Smith / Tin Smith / Traction Battery Charger / Lineman / Telephone Operator / Khalssi / Jamadar / Winder / Blaster Driller / Winch Fitter / Compounder / Painter / Miller / Climber / Moulder / Levellers / Saw Mill Cutter / Cable Jointer / Foreman Grade II / Khalasi having experience of (8 years and above) / Tracer Operator / E.M.E. / Driver / Compressor / Rocker Shovel Operator / Snow Cutter Operator / Loco Operator / Driller Mason for Glazed Type Work / Work Mistry / Motor Mate / Tractor Driver /Telephone Mechanic / D.G. Set Operator / Workshop Foreman Grade II.	₹435	₹13,062
4	Highly Skilled Labour Carpenter for furniture only / Workshop Mechanic Grade I / Chargeman Grade I / Workshop Foreman Grade I / Turner Grade I / Mechanic All Round Operator / Mason / Mistry and Carpenter Mistry / Structural Fitter Grade I / Surveyor / Draftsman / Assistant Foreman / Machinist / Compounder (Qualified) / Road Roller Driver / Bulldozer Driver / Wireman / Auto Electrician / Electrician / Chemical Analyser.	₹518	₹15,530

Minimum Wages in Himachal Pradesh for Private Educational Institute.

Sr No.	Employee Category	Total Minimum Wages per Day (in Rs)	Monthly Wages (in Rs)
1	Unskilled Labour	₹375	₹11,250
2	Semi Skilled Labour	₹396	₹11,891
3	Skilled Labour	₹435	₹13,062
4	Highly Skilled Labour	₹453	₹13,592

Source: https://himachal.nic.in/

Conclusion

Both employers and employees must understand the minimum wage regulations in Himachal Pradesh. Employers must ensure compliance with the latest rules and pay their employees accordingly. However, in this case, the employees shall use such information to know their rights and ensure fair compensation. Remember, staying updated and referring to official sources is crucial to get the most recent information.

Minimum Wages in Himachal Pradesh