Minimum Wages in Telangana (Updated: Apr 2025)

Telangana, one of India’s rapidly developing states, regularly revises its minimum wage structure to ensure fair compensation for workers across various employment sectors. For the financial year 2024-25, the Telangana government has released an updated list of minimum wages for employees under the Shops & Establishment and Security Services categories. These wages include both Basic Pay and Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) and vary across different Zones (I, II, and III) and job designations.

In this post, we bring you a detailed overview of the latest Telangana Minimum Wages, job-wise and zone-wise, to help employers, employees, and HR professionals stay informed and compliant.

Understanding the Wage Structure

Each wage includes:

• Basic Pay: The fixed monthly wage.
• VDA (Variable Dearness Allowance): Adjusted periodically to counter inflation.
• Total Per Day & Per Month: Combined daily and monthly earnings based on both components.

Minimum Wages for Shops & Establishments (2024-25)

Key Highlights by Role:

Job Designation	Zone	Basic Pay (₹/Month)	VDA (₹/Month)	Total Monthly Wages (₹)	Daily Wage (₹)
Manager / Sales Manager / Security Officer / Computer Programmer	Zone I	5557.00	9049.60	14606.60	561.79
Assistant Manager / Supervisor / Purchaser	Zone II	4302.00	9049.60	13351.60	513.52
Sales Executive / Tradesman / Bill Writer	Zone I	4520.00	9049.60	13569.60	521.91
Clerk / Typist / Receptionist	Zone II	3886.00	9049.60	12935.60	497.52
Computer Operator	Zone I	3886.00	9049.60	12935.60	497.52
Peon / Helper / Water Boy	Zone II	3370.00	9049.60	12419.60	477.68
Tailor / Sticher / Asst. Cutter	Zone I	4520.00	9049.60	13569.60	521.91

Note: Zone I generally include urban regions or municipalities, while Zone II covers semi-urban and rural areas. The classification impacts wage calculations significantly.

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Minimum Wages for Security Services (2024-25)

Security services have a separate wage structure, recognizing the demanding nature and importance of their work.

Key Highlights by Role:

Job Designation	Zone	Basic Pay (₹/Month)	VDA (₹/Month)	Total Monthly Wages (₹)	Daily Wage (₹)
Security Supervisor	Zone I	7500.00	9105.75	16605.75	638.68
Security Officer	Zone II	6500.00	9105.75	15605.75	600.22
Field Officer	Zone III	5000.00	9105.75	14105.75	542.53
Intelligence & Firefighting Staff	Zone I	7000.00	9105.75	16105.75	619.45
Armed Security Guard	Zone II	5500.00	9105.75	14605.75	561.76
Unarmed Security Guard	Zone III	4000.00	9105.75	13105.75	504.07

Observation: The VDA for security services is slightly higher than that of the Shops & Establishment category, reflecting the essential and high-risk nature of the roles.

 Zone-Wise Classification

The state has categorized employment zones as follows:

• Zone I: Municipal Corporations, Urban Agglomerations
• Zone II: Other Urban & Semi-Urban Areas
• Zone III: Rural / Less Developed Areas (Applicable to Security Services only)

This classification ensures fair compensation based on the cost of living and regional employment demands.

Why This Matters for Employers & Employees

For Employers:

• Ensures statutory compliance with labour laws
• Avoids legal penalties and disputes
• Promotes employee retention and satisfaction

For Employees:

• Helps ensure fair pay and protect against exploitation
• Gives clarity on what to expect from employers
• Encourages financial planning and awareness

Final Thoughts

Telangana’s revised minimum wages are a crucial step toward protecting the rights of workers while keeping up with inflation and living costs. Whether you’re hiring new talent or verifying your salary, staying updated with government-mandated wage structures is essential.