Minimum Wages for States Across India
The buttons below redirect you to pages where you can see minimum wage per state based on skill level
Wage Vs. Living Cost
Breakdown of monthly living costs in a tier-3 city for a minimum wage worker, assuming 'sink' (single income, no kids)
Breakdown of monthly living costs in a metro city for a minimum wage worker, assuming 'sink' (single income, no kids)
Average Monthly Minimum Wage vs Estimated Basic Living Cost (2025)
Wage against Inflation
Inflation vs Minimum Wage Index (2000- 2025)
Despite periodic revisions, minimum wage growth has consistently fallen short of inflation, resulting in real wage stagnation.
International Comparison: Minimum Wage as % of Median Wage (Indicative)
This table shows how strongly minimum wage laws protect workers by comparing minimum wages to median earnings across countries. The United Kingdom, Canada, and Sri Lanka have relatively high ratios, meaning minimum wages are set close to typical earnings and provide stronger income protection. The United States sits in the middle, offering moderate coverage. In contrast, India’s minimum wage is only about 10% of the median wage, far lower than both developed and comparable developing countries. Bangladesh and Vietnam perform slightly better than India, but still lag behind global leaders. Overall, the data highlights that India’s minimum wage offers significantly weaker protection to workers in an international context.