The Government of Manipur has laid out a detailed structure of minimum wages across various industries to ensure that every worker receives fair compensation for their labour. From retail and hospitality to tailoring and public transport, the updated wage rates for 2024–25 reflect the state’s commitment to social equity and labour welfare.
Whether you’re an employer, employee, or HR professional, this guide will help you understand the updated daily and monthly wage entitlements based on your employment category and job role.
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Applicable to grocery, kirana, general merchants, cloth merchants, and commission agents:
| Role | Per Day (₹) | Per Month (₹) |
| Salesman Grade I / Godown Keeper / Driver | ₹273.00 | ₹8190.00 |
| Salesman Grade II | ₹248.00 | ₹7440.00 |
| Helper / Pallidar | ₹225.00 | ₹6750.00 |
Furniture Manufacturing
| Role | Per Day (₹) | Per Month (₹) |
| Carpenter | ₹273.00 | ₹8190.00 |
| Blacksmith / Painter / Polisher / Cane Man | ₹248.00 | ₹7440.00 |
| Upholster / Welder / Helper | ₹225.00 | ₹6750.00 |
Hotels, Restaurants & Tea Stalls
| Role | Per Day (₹) | Per Month (₹) |
| Cook / Karigar / Tandooria | ₹273.00 | ₹8190.00 |
| Head Bearer | ₹248.00 | ₹7440.00 |
| Waiter / Serviceman / Boy Helper / Cleaner / Bearer | ₹225.00 | ₹6750.00 |
Shops: Hardware, Electronics, Books, Medicines, Etc.
| Role | Per Day (₹) | Per Month (₹) |
| Compounder / Salesman Grade I / Driver | ₹273.00 | ₹8190.00 |
| Mechanic / Fitter / Salesman Grade II | ₹248.00 | ₹7440.00 |
| Helper / Weight Man | ₹225.00 | ₹6750.00 |
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Tailoring Units
| Role | Per Day (₹) | Per Month (₹) |
| Master / Salesman Grade I / Driver / Skilled Categories | ₹273.00 | ₹8190.00 |
| Stitcher / Salesman Grade II | ₹248.00 | ₹7440.00 |
| Helper / Supplier / Unskilled Tailor | ₹225.00 | ₹6750.00 |
Petrol & Oil Pumps
| Role | Per Day (₹) | Per Month (₹) |
| Salesman Grade I / Driver | ₹273.00 | ₹8190.00 |
| Salesman Grade II / Second Driver | ₹248.00 | ₹7440.00 |
| Pump Man / Helper / Supplier | ₹225.00 | ₹6750.00 |
Photography Studios
| Role | Per Day (₹) | Per Month (₹) |
| Photographer / Photofinisher / Driver | ₹273.00 | ₹8190.00 |
| Helper / Supplier | ₹225.00 | ₹6750.00 |
Other Shops
| Role | Per Day (₹) | Per Month (₹) |
| Salesman Grade I / Driver | ₹273.00 | ₹8190.00 |
| Salesman Grade II | ₹248.00 | ₹7440.00 |
| Helper / Supplier | ₹225.00 | ₹6750.00 |
Transport Agencies
| Role | Per Day (₹) | Per Month (₹) |
| Driver / Station Master | ₹273.00 | ₹8190.00 |
| Second Driver | ₹248.00 | ₹7440.00 |
| Helper / Supplier | ₹225.00 | ₹6750.00 |
Public Transport (Bus & Other Vehicles)
| Role | Per Day (₹) | Per Month (₹) |
| Driver / Station Master | ₹273.00 | ₹8190.00 |
| Ticket Salesman / Line Checker / Traffic Inspector / Second Driver, etc. | ₹248.00 | ₹7440.00 |
| Conductor / Cleaner / Helper | ₹225.00 | ₹6750.00 |
Cinema & Theatres
| Role | Per Day (₹) | Per Month (₹) |
| Head Machine Operator / Electrician / First-Class Carpenter / Driver | ₹273.00 | ₹8190.00 |
| Ticket Salesman / Asst. Machine Operator / Second-Class Carpenter, etc. | ₹248.00 | ₹7440.00 |
| Sweeper / Rewinder / Gatekeeper / Cleaner | ₹225.00 | ₹6750.00 |
Clerical & Support Staff (Across All Establishments)
| Role | Per Day (₹) | Per Month (₹) |
| Manager / UDC / Graduate Clerk / Bill Clerk | ₹273.00 | ₹8190.00 |
| Assistant Manager / Cashier / Typist / Accountant / Undergraduate Clerk | ₹248.00 | ₹7440.00 |
| Peon / Chowkidar / Mali / Other Unskilled Staff | ₹225.00 | ₹6750.00 |
Final Thoughts
Manipur’s detailed minimum wage structure ensures fair and industry-specific compensation across a wide spectrum of job roles. This standardized system protects employees while also helping employers maintain transparency and compliance.
Whether you’re in hospitality, transportation, clerical work, or the informal sector, knowing your wage rights is the first step toward financial empowerment.
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