Minimum Wages in Telangana for 2025

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The Telangana government recently revised the minimum wages across the state to ensure fair compensation for its workforce. The minimum wages in Telangana, effective from October 1st, 2023. In line with the national policy of minimum wages in India, the state shows commitment to safeguarding the well-being of its employed individuals.

This blog post explains, in detail, the updated minimum wage rate in Telangana, the nature of the amendment, and why it has been amended. All the effective dates of the amendment and their effect on various kinds of workers have been elucidated.

Key Components

Cost of Living Index (CLI)

Telangana witnessed a significant rise in the Cost of Living Index (CLI) between April and September 2022 compared to the previous quarter. This report by the government points out the rise in prices for goods and services, which it considers basic to the lives of those living within the state, therefore requiring some modification in the minimum wages.

Minimum Wage Increase

To address the rising cost of living and maintain the purchasing power of workers, the Telangana government revised the minimum wages for all employee categories. This revision resulted in an increase of ₹41 per day across the state.

Zonal Classification

Telangana employs a three-zone system for minimum wage determination:

Zone I: Includes all Municipal Corporations in Telangana, along with Selection Grade and Special Grade Municipalities.

Zone II: Encompasses all remaining revenue districts within the state, excluding those designated as Zone III.

Zone III: Specific regions designated by the government, typically with lower living costs than Zone I and II.

Revised Minimum Wages in Telangana for Different Skill Levels

Sr No.	Class of Employment	Zones	Category	Basic Per Month	VDA Per Month	Total Per Day	Total Per Month
1	Manager/ Sales Manager/ Security Officer/ Computer Programme	Zone I	Shops	₹5,557	₹7,955.20	₹519.70	₹13,512.20
1		Zone II	Shops	₹5,357	₹7,955.20	₹512.01	₹13,312.20
2	Asst.Manager/ Accountant Supervisor/ Purchaser	Zone I	Shops	₹4,722	₹7,955.20	₹487.58	₹12,677.20
2	Asst.Manager/ Accountant Supervisor/ Purchaser	Zone II	Shops	₹4,302	₹7,955.20	₹471.43	₹12,257.20
3	Salesman/ Sales Representative/ Bill Writer/ Cashier/ Tradesman	Zone I	Shops	₹4,520	₹7,955.20	₹479.82	₹12,475.20
3		Zone II	Shops	₹4,302	₹7,955.20	₹471.43	₹12,257.20
4	Clerk/ Godown Incharge/ Accounts Assistant/ Typist/ Receptionist/ Lineman/ Stenographer/ Clerk-cum-Typist/ Xerox Machine Operator/ Clerks in STD, ISD, FAX/ Asst.Salesman	Zone I	Shops	₹4,102	₹7,955.20	₹463.74	₹12,057.20
4		Zone II	Shops	₹3,886	₹7,955.20	₹455.43	₹11,841.20
5	Kolagari/ Weighman/ Milk Vendor in Milk Booths	Zone I	Shops	₹3,886	₹7,955.20	₹455.43	₹11,841.20
5	Kolagari/ Weighman/ Milk Vendor in Milk Booths	Zone II	Shops	₹3,757	₹7,955.20	₹450.47	₹11,712.20
6	Bicycle Fitter/ Attender/ Peon/ Water Boy/ Shop Boy/ Helper/ Messenger/ Gas Cylinder Carrier	Zone I	Shops	₹3,700	₹7,955.20	₹448.28	₹11,655.20
6		Zone II	Shops	₹3,370	₹7,955.20	₹435.58	₹11,325.20
7	Computer Operator	Zone I	Shops	₹3,886	₹7,955.20	₹455.43	₹11,841.20
7	Computer Operator	Zone II	Shops	₹3,757	₹7,955.20	₹450.47	₹11,712.20
8	Security Guard	Zone I	Shops	₹3,700	₹7,955.20	₹448.28	₹11,655.20
8	Security Guard	Zone II	Shops	₹3,370	₹7,955.20	₹435.58	₹11,325.20
9	Type Writing Instructor	Zone I	Shops	₹4,520	₹7,955.20	₹479.82	₹12,475.20
9	Type Writing Instructor	Zone II	Shops	₹4,302	₹7,955.20	₹471.43	₹12,257.20
10	Manager/ Field Officer/ Development Officer/ Security Officer/ Office Incharge/ Computer Programmer	Zone I	Commercial Establishments	₹5,557	₹7,955.20	₹519.70	₹13,512.20
10		Zone II	Commercial Establishments	₹5,138	₹7,955.20	₹503.58	₹13,093.20
11	Accountant/ Asst.Manager/ Sales Executive/ Supervisor/ Purchaser/ Store Keeper/ Agent/ Sales Promotion Employees	Zone I	Commercial Establishments	₹4,722	₹7,955.20	₹487.58	₹12,677.20
11		Zone II	Commercial Establishments	₹4,520	₹7,955.20	₹479.82	₹12,475.20
12	Salesman/ Stenographer/ Receptionist/ Auction Bider/ Tradesman/ Type Writer Instructor	Zone I	Commercial Establishments	₹4,520	₹7,955.20	₹479.82	₹12,475.20
12		Zone II	Commercial Establishments	₹4,302	₹7,955.20	₹471.43	₹12,257.20
13	Clerk/ Typist/ Clerk-cum-Typist/ Godown Incharge/ Lineman/ Assistant Salesman/ Asst.Accountant/ Xerox Machine Operator	Zone I	Commercial Establishments	₹4,102	₹7,955.20	₹463.74	₹12,057.20
13		Zone II	Commercial Establishments	₹3,886	₹7,955.20	₹455.43	₹11,841.20
14	Weighman/ Kolgari	Zone I	Commercial Establishments	₹3,886	₹7,955.20	₹455.43	₹11,841.20
14	Weighman/ Kolgari	Zone II	Commercial Establishments	₹3,757	₹7,955.20	₹450.47	₹11,712.20
15	Peon/ Attender/ Watchman/ Water Boy/ Helper/ Messenger/ Security Guard	Zone I	Commercial Establishments	₹3,700	₹7,955.20	₹448.28	₹11,655.20
15		Zone II	Commercial Establishments	₹3,370	₹7,955.20	₹435.58	₹11,325.20
16	Computer Operator	Zone I	Commercial Establishments	₹3,886	₹7,955.20	₹455.43	₹11,841.20
16	Computer Operator	Zone II	Commercial Establishments	₹3,757	₹7,955.20	₹450.47	₹11,712.20
17	Manager/ Shop Incharge	Zone I	Hair Cutting/ Hair Dressing Saloon/ Beauty Parlours	₹4,722	₹7,955.20	₹487.58	₹12,677.20
17	Manager/ Shop Incharge	Zone II	Hair Cutting/ Hair Dressing Saloon/ Beauty Parlours	₹4,520	₹7,955.20	₹479.82	₹12,475.20
18	Hair Dresser/ Hair Cutter/ Beautician	Zone I	Hair Cutting/ Hair Dressing Saloon/ Beauty Parlours	₹4,520	₹7,955.20	₹479.82	₹12,475.20
18	Hair Dresser/ Hair Cutter/ Beautician	Zone II	Hair Cutting/ Hair Dressing Saloon/ Beauty Parlours	₹4,302	₹7,955.20	₹471.43	₹12,257.20
19	Helper	Zone I	Hair Cutting/ Hair Dressing Saloon/ Beauty Parlours	₹3,700	₹7,955.20	₹448.28	₹11,655.20
19	Helper	Zone II	Hair Cutting/ Hair Dressing Saloon/ Beauty Parlours	₹3,370	₹7,955.20	₹435.58	₹11,325.20
20	Cutter Master	Zone I	Tailoring Establishments	₹4,722	₹7,955.20	₹487.58	₹12,677.20
20	Cutter Master	Zone II	Tailoring Establishments	₹4,302	₹7,955.20	₹471.43	₹12,257.20
21	Asst.Cutter/ Tailor/ Sticher	Zone I	Tailoring Establishments	₹4,520	₹7,955.20	₹479.82	₹12,475.20
21	Asst.Cutter/ Tailor/ Sticher	Zone II	Tailoring Establishments	₹4,302	₹7,955.20	₹471.43	₹12,257.20
22	Helper/ Pressman	Zone I	Tailoring Establishments	₹3,757	₹7,955.20	₹450.47	₹11,712.20
22	Helper/ Pressman	Zone II	Tailoring Establishments	₹3,370	₹7,955.20	₹435.58	₹11,325.20
23	Manager/ Shop Incharge	Zone I	Laundries/ Dry Cleaners	₹4,722	₹7,955.20	₹487.58	₹12,677.20
23	Manager/ Shop Incharge	Zone II	Laundries/ Dry Cleaners	₹4,520	₹7,955.20	₹479.82	₹12,475.20
24	Clerk/ Bill Writer	Zone I	Laundries/ Dry Cleaners	₹4,102	₹7,955.20	₹463.74	₹12,057.20
24	Clerk/ Bill Writer	Zone II	Laundries/ Dry Cleaners	₹3,886	₹7,955.20	₹455.43	₹11,841.20
25	Washerman (Laundry)	Zone I	Laundries/ Dry Cleaners	₹4,520	₹7,955.20	₹479.82	₹12,475.20
25	Washerman (Laundry)	Zone II	Laundries/ Dry Cleaners	₹4,302	₹7,955.20	₹471.43	₹12,257.20
26	Helper/ Pressman	Zone I	Laundries/ Dry Cleaners	₹3,700	₹7,955.20	₹448.28	₹11,655.20
26	Helper/ Pressman	Zone II	Laundries/ Dry Cleaners	₹3,370	₹7,955.20	₹435.58	₹11,325.20
27	Pharmacist/ Air Conditioner/ Plant Operator	Zone I	Others	₹4,722	₹7,955.20	₹487.58	₹12,677.20
27	Pharmacist/ Air Conditioner/ Plant Operator	Zone II	Others	₹4,520	₹7,955.20	₹479.82	₹12,475.20
28	Goldsmith	Zone I	Others	₹4,520	₹7,955.20	₹479.82	₹12,475.20
28	Goldsmith	Zone II	Others	₹4,302	₹7,955.20	₹471.43	₹12,257.20
29	Photo Frame Worker	Zone I	Others	₹3,757	₹7,955.20	₹450.47	₹11,712.20
29	Photo Frame Worker	Zone II	Others	₹3,370	₹7,955.20	₹435.58	₹11,325.20
30	AC Plant Operator	Zone I	Others	₹4,102	₹7,955.20	₹463.74	₹12,057.20
30	AC Plant Operator	Zone II	Others	₹4,062	₹7,955.20	₹462.20	₹12,017.20
31	Security Supervisor – Employment In Security Services	Zone I	Highly Skilled	₹7,500	₹7,951.50	₹594.29	₹15,451.50
		Zone II		₹6,500	₹7,951.50	₹555.83	₹14,451.50
		Zone III		₹5,000	₹7,951.50	₹498.13	₹12,951.50
32	Security Officer – Employment In Security Services	Zone I	Highly Skilled	₹7,500	₹7,951.50	₹594.29	₹15,451.50
		Zone II		₹6,500	₹7,951.50	₹555.83	₹14,451.50
		Zone III		₹5,000	₹7,951.50	₹498.13	₹12,951.50
33	Field Officer – Employment In Security Services	Zone I	Highly Skilled	₹7,500	₹7,951.50	₹594.29	₹15,451.50
		Zone II		₹6,500	₹7,951.50	₹555.83	₹14,451.50
		Zone III		₹5,000	₹7,951.50	₹498.13	₹12,951.50
34	Security Inspector – Employment In Security Services	Zone I	Skilled	₹7,000	₹7,951.50	₹575.06	₹14,951.50
		Zone II		₹6,000	₹7,951.50	₹536.60	₹13,951.50
		Zone III		₹4,500	₹7,951.50	₹478.90	₹12,451.50
35	Assistant Security Inspector – Employment In Security Services	Zone I	Skilled	₹7,000	₹7,951.50	₹575.06	₹14,951.50
		Zone II		₹6,000	₹7,951.50	₹536.60	₹13,951.50
		Zone III		₹4,500	₹7,951.50	₹478.90	₹12,451.50
36	Intelligence and Fire Fighting Personnel – Employment In Security Services	Zone I	Skilled	₹7,000	₹7,951.50	₹575.06	₹14,951.50
		Zone II		₹6,000	₹7,951.50	₹536.60	₹13,951.50
		Zone III		₹4,500	₹7,951.50	₹478.90	₹12,451.50
37	Head Guard – Employment In Security Services	Zone I	Skilled	₹7,000	₹7,951.50	₹575.06	₹14,951.50
		Zone II		₹6,000	₹7,951.50	₹536.60	₹13,951.50
		Zone III		₹4,500	₹7,951.50	₹478.90	₹12,451.50
38	Assistant Security Inspector – Employment In Security Services	Zone I	Semi Skilled	₹6,500	₹7,951.50	₹555.83	₹14,451.50
		Zone II		₹5,500	₹7,951.50	₹517.37	₹13,451.50
		Zone III		₹4,250	₹7,951.50	₹469.29	₹12,201.50
39	Security Guards with Arms – Employment In Security Services	Zone I	Semi Skilled	₹6,500	₹7,951.50	₹555.83	₹14,451.50
		Zone II		₹5,500	₹7,951.50	₹517.37	₹13,451.50
		Zone III		₹4,250	₹7,951.50	₹469.29	₹12,201.50
40	Security Guards without Arms – Employment In Security Services	Zone I	Unskilled	₹5,000	₹7,951.50	₹498.13	₹12,951.50
		Zone II		₹4,250	₹7,951.50	₹469.29	₹12,201.50
		Zone III		₹4,000	₹7,951.50	₹459.67	₹119,51.50

Source: https://labour.telangana.gov.in/

Conclusion

The Telangana government’s recent minimum wage rate, effective on October 1, 2023, reflects its dedication to ensuring workers’ rights and enabling them to meet their basic needs in the face of rising living costs. The goal is to maintain a fair and sustainable marketplace that considers economic changes and ensures that every worker gets the remuneration they truly deserve.