Get the latest minimum wages in Bihar for shops and establishments, which increased for unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled, highly skilled and supervisor levels of workers. That is effective from 1st April 2023.
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Rate of minimum wages in Bihar
| Class of employment | Basic Per Day | Basic Per Month | VDA Per Day | VDA Per Month | Total Per Day | Total Per Month |
| Unskilled | 388 | 9516.00 | 81.00 | 2106.00 | 447.00 | 11622.00 |
| Semi-skilled | 403 | 9880.00 | 83.00 | 2158.00 | 463.00 | 12038.00 |
| Skilled | 491 | 12038.00 | 102.00 | 2652.00 | 565.00 | 14690.00 |
| Highly skilled | 600 | 14716.00 | 125.00 | 3250.00 | 691.00 | 17966.00 |
| Supervisory / Clerical | 11107.00 | 10478.00 | 88.92 | 2312.00 | 491.00 | 12790.00 |
Note:
- The minimum rates of wages above are based on the All-India Average Consumer Price Index Number (1960 -100) 8163.00 which is the average of the indices for the Second half of the year, 2021 (July-December).
- Minimum wages have been revised on the suggestion made by the minimum wage advisory board on 23.03.2022 by adding 15% added after the 34% neutralisation in the consumer price index, so that actual wages may increase.
- An employee shall for the work done on the weekly day of rest be entitled to overtime payment as prescribed in rule 25 of the Bihar Minimum Wages Rule, 1951.
- Men and Women workers shall get the same rates of wages for the same work or a similar nature.
- This shall come into force with effect from the date of September 01,2022.
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