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Published: August 29, 2025 Last modified: September 11, 2025 10 min read

Telangana is emerging as the country’s next industrial hub. With the rise in economic activities, the state government must protect the rights of employees. According to the Minimum Wages Act 1948, every state must ensure the security of employees from exploitation.

To ensure proper employee remuneration across scheduled categories, the Telangana state government revises the minimum wages every year as per the Telangana Minimum Wages Act.

All employer categories in Telangana need to know about the minimum wage increase. Failure to understand changes in minimum wage regulations will result in employees being paid reduced amounts. This can trigger compliance problems that may lead to monetary penalties. To understand the new minimum wage regulations in Telangana, let’s explore its current developments.

Current Minimum Wages in Telangana

The Telangana labor department recently revised the minimum wage rates in Telangana. The new wage rates will come into effect from the 1st April 2025. The following table shows the current wage rates for all the scheduled employments in Telangana.

Date of Notification: 1st April, 2025

Date of Applicability: 1st April, 2025 to 30th September, 2025

Minimum Wages in Telangana for Employment in Building Operations

Name of the Category Skill Category Basic Wage VDA Total Wage
1st Class Mason, 1st Class Carpenter, 1st Class Painter, Mechanic, Stone Dresser, Piper, Fitter, Plumber, Tile Turner, Mason or Carpenter Maistry, Stone Cutter, Welder, Electrician (Licenced Maistry or works Maistry), Machinist, Supervisor. Skilled ₹4,938 ₹9,050 ₹13,988
2nd Class Mason, 2nd Class Carpenter or Asst. Carpenter, 2nd Class Black Smith, 2nd Class Painter, Fitter for bending Bars for Reinforcement, Tinker, Sawer, Glassier, Brick Moulder, Pot Tile turner, Brick and Lime Kilnman, Asst. Fitter Semi Skilled ₹4,102 ₹9,050 ₹13,152
Mazdoor, Gang Mazdoor, Tachar, Mukkadam, Peon Sweeper, Bhishta, Scavenger, Watchman, Security Guard. Unskilled ₹3,370 ₹9,050 ₹12,420
Clerks, Store-keeper, Muster Glerk, Typist, Steno Accountant, Computer Operator Other ₹4,302 ₹9,050 ₹13,352
Double Bullock Cart/ Single Bullock Cart Cartman ₹3,370 ₹9,050 ₹12,420

Telangana Minimum Wages for Employment in Construction or Maintenance of Roads

Name of the Category Basic Wage VDA Total Wage
Driver of Bulldozers and earth-moving machinery / Driver of Lorries and Road Rollers ₹5,138 ₹9,050 ₹14,188
Tractor Drivers ₹4,520 ₹9,050 ₹13,570
Drivers of Furnp Engines and Motor Mills ₹4,102 ₹9,050 ₹13,152
Pump and Engine Cleaner / Hammer Man / Fireman ₹3,370 ₹9,050 ₹12,420

Minimum Wages in Telangana for Metal Foundries and General Engineering

Name of the Category Skill Category Basic Wage VDA Total Wage
Foreman/Chargehand Highly Skilled ₹6,050 ₹8,767 ₹14,817
Mechanic/ Pattern Maker/ Craneshap Driver/ Plumber Skilled ₹4,783 ₹8,767 ₹13,550
Turner/ Machinist/ Moulder/ Welder/ Blacksmith/ Electrician/ Miller Swaper/ Carpenter/ Fitter Skilled ₹4,456 ₹8,767 ₹13,223
Core Maker/ Driller/ Painter/ Winder/ Tiner/ Assembler/ Nickel Plater/ Chipper/ Punch and Press Operator Skilled ₹4,265 ₹8,767 ₹13,032
Grinder/ Hammerman/ Oilman/ Wireman/ Helper/ Asst. to skilled categories A,B,C above Semi Skilled ₹3,734 ₹8,767 ₹12,501
Peon/ Attender/ Watchman/ Chowkidar/ Office Boy/ Cleaner/ Gardener/ Mali Unskilled ₹3,263 ₹8,767 ₹12,030
Manager Office Staff ₹5,749 ₹8,767 ₹14,516
Store Keeper/ Accountant/ Steno/ Computer Operator Office Staff ₹4,265 ₹8,767 ₹13,032
Clerk/ Typist/ Cashier/ Time Keeper Office Staff ₹4,007 ₹8,767 ₹12,774

Minimum Wages in Telangana for Shops and Commercial Establishments

Name of the Category Basic Wage (Zone-I) Skill Category Basic Wage (Zone-II) VDA (Zone-I) VDA (Zone-II) Total Wage (Zone-I) Total Wage (Zone-II)
Manager/ Field Officer/ Development Officer/ Office In-Charge/ Computer Programmer ₹5,557 ₹5,138 ₹9,050 ₹9,050 ₹14,607 ₹14,188
Accountant/ Asst. Manager/ Sales Executive/ Supervisor/ Purchaser/ Store Keeper/ Agent/ Sales Promotion Employees ₹4,722 ₹4,520 ₹9,050 ₹9,050 ₹13,772 ₹13,570
Salesman, Stenographer, Receptionist, Auction Bider, Type Writer Instructor, Electrician, Radio Mechanic, Optical Mechanic, Surfacer, Grinder, Photographer, Photo Artist, Typewriter, Mechanic, T.V. Mechanic, Fitter, Turner, Welder and Plumber, Mason etc. ₹4,520 Skilled ₹4,302 ₹9,050 ₹9,050 ₹13,570 ₹13,352
Clerk/ Typist/ Clerk-cum-Typist/ Godown Incharge/ Lineman/ Assistant Salesman/ Asst. Accountant/ Xerox Machine Operator ₹4,102 Semi Skilled – A ₹3,886 ₹9,050 ₹9,050 ₹13,152 ₹12,936
Weighman/ Kolgari/ Computer Operator ₹3,886 Semi Skilled – B ₹3,757 ₹9,050 ₹9,050 ₹12,936 ₹12,807
Peon/ Attender/ Watchman/ Water Boy/ Helper/ Messenger ₹3,370 Unskilled ₹3,370 ₹9,050 ₹9,9050 ₹12,750 ₹12,420
  • Zone: I = Means all Municipal Corporations in TS, Selection Grade and Special Grade Municipalities
  • Zone: II = Means the rest of the areas in the State.

Minimum Wages in Telangana for Telangana Minimum Wages for Security Services

Name of the Category Skill Category Basic (Zone-I) Basic (Zone -II) Basic
(Zone-III)
VDA (Zone-I) VDA (Zone-II) VDA (Zone-III) Total Wage (Zone-I) Total Wage (Zone-II) Total Wage (Zone-III)
Security Supervisor, Security Officer, Field Officer Highly Skilled ₹7,500 ₹6,500 ₹5,000 ₹9,106 ₹9,106 ₹9,106 ₹16,606 ₹15,606 ₹14,106
Security Inspector, Assistant Security Officer, Intelligence and Fire Fighting Personnel, Head Guard Skilled ₹7,000 ₹6,000 ₹4,500 ₹9,106 ₹9,106 ₹9,106 ₹16,106 ₹15,106 ₹13,606
Assistant Security Inspector, Security Guards with Arms Semi Skilled ₹6,500 ₹5,500 ₹4,250 ₹9,106 ₹9,106 ₹9,106 ₹15,606 ₹14,606 ₹13,356
Security Guards without Arms Unskilled ₹5,000 ₹4,250 ₹4,000 ₹9,106 ₹9,106 ₹9,106 ₹14,106 ₹13,356 ₹13,106

Overview of Minimum Wage Determination in Telangana

The state created the Telangana Minimum Wages Act based on the 1948 Act. The government has repeatedly revised this act, which mandates that regional businesses pay VDA.

The calculation of minimum wage for unskilled labor in Hyderabad starts with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) at ₹1041. Calculating the Telangana minimum wage needs consideration of different categories of employees,

How to Calculate Telangana Minimum Wages

The minimum wage in Telangana for unskilled labour is now ₹12,398. This amount includes the basic wage, a cost of living allowance, and the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA).

These minimum wage calculations vary based on the category of workers. Let’s understand each of the categories.

  • Highly Skilled—These employees are often trained in specific skills. Examples include Senior chemists, technical supervisors, senior mechanics, and computer programmers.
  • Skilled—Such employees have skills that are key to performing specific tasks. For example, a mechanic is hired to perform automobile repairs. Similar examples are laboratory technicians, production assistants, carpenters, blacksmiths, and mechanics.
  • Semi Skilled—These workers possess a minimum of one year of work experience. They execute repeated tasks within a particular business domain or field. Examples include electricians, assistant masons, assistant lathe operators, and gardeners.
  • Unskilled employees perform straightforward tasks that require no experience or specific skills. Examples include helpers, watchmen, Hamali, and Ayahs.

Now that you know the employee categories and how they impact the calculation of Telangana minimum wages, here are the latest changes you need to be aware of.

Final Words

The Telangana Minimum Wages Act requires employers to provide fair compensation to their employees. The state government periodically updates minimum wages using CPI data to preserve employee purchasing capability throughout the year.

If you are a business operating in Telangana, you need to stay updated with the changes in the Telangana Minimum Wages Notification and adjust your salary calculations accordingly. Using the above details and calculation method, you can structure the salary calculations to ensure compliance.

What is the Meaning of Zone in Minimum Wages?

In minimum wages, a zone is a division that is used for classifying different cities in a state. For example, Telangana provides for different minimum wage rates in zone I and zone II. These zones are often categorized based on population density in a city.

What is Zone 1 and Zone 2 in Telangana?

In Telangana, Zone I includes all municipal corporations, along with selection grade and special grade municipalities. In contrast, zone II consists of the rest of the areas in Telangana and smaller towns. Major urban centers such as Hyderabad would be in zone I, but other smaller towns would be included in zone II.

Check out Minimum Wages in India for Different States to compare wage rates across the country:

Disclaimer

The table above shows Telangana’s approved minimum wage rates from the Labour Commissioner. While this information is valuable, it may not cover all relevant laws. We encourage everyone to stay informed. Neither the author nor factoHR can be held liable for any legal issues arising from this policy.

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