Minimum Wages in Tripura (Updated: Apr 2025)

In its continued effort to protect workers’ rights and ensure fair compensation, the Government of Tripura has revised its minimum wage structure for the year 2024-25. The new rates apply across a wide spectrum of occupations categorized under Unskilled, Semi-Skilled, and Skilled classes, taking into account the nature of employment and associated responsibilities.

This updated structure includes both the Basic Pay and the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA), offering a holistic view of the actual earnings of workers across different sectors in Tripura.

Key Highlights of Tripura Minimum Wages (2024-25)

• VDA is applicable across all skill categories, reflecting inflation adjustments.
• The rates are industry-specific under each skill category to ensure job-relevant compensation.
• Specialized security and administrative roles receive higher wages due to their critical nature.

Unskilled Workers – Minimum Wages

These roles generally involve basic manual labour or entry-level service functions across various sectors.

Category	Industry	Basic Pay (₹/Month)	VDA (₹/Month)	Total Wages (₹/Month)
Unskilled	Soap & Candle, Umbrella Sales, Leather, Bakery, Contractor Farm, Audit Farm, Wholesale Shops, Peon, Night Guard, etc.	7123.00	656.28	7779.28
Unskilled	Security Guard, Watchman, Darwan	10032.00	924.31	10956.31

Note: Most general trade and service roles fall under the ₹7779 wage bracket, while security-related positions receive higher pay due to longer shifts and night duties.

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Semi-Skilled Workers – Minimum Wages

Semi-skilled roles demand basic training or practical knowledge, such as handling machinery, instruments, or engaging in specialized trade.

Industry Examples	Basic Pay (₹)	VDA (₹)	Total Wages (₹/Month)
Tyre Retreading, Brassware, Furniture, Grocery, Musical Instruments, Printing, Optical, Hair Cutting, Aluminium Works, etc.	7814.00	719.96	8533.96
Head Security Guard, Supervisor (Security Services)	10721.00	987.79	11708.79

Insight: Semi-skilled workers in commercial trades and small-scale manufacturing typically fall in the ₹8500 range, while supervisory-level roles in the security domain receive wages above ₹11,000.

Skilled Workers – Minimum Wages

Skilled roles require expertise, training, and often formal education. These jobs command higher wages due to technical proficiency and critical responsibilities.

Industry/Profession	Basic Pay (₹)	VDA (₹)	Total Wages (₹/Month)
Tailoring, Electrical, Hardware, Pharmacy, Welding, Mechanics, Salesman, Cashier, Clerk, etc.	8739.00	805.17	9544.17
Gunman, Clerk, Accountant, Cashier, Field Supervisor, Marketing Personnel, Data Entry Operator (Specialized Skilled)	11797.00	1086.93	12883.93

Pro Tip: Employees with strong computer, clerical, or field supervisory skills benefit significantly under the higher-skilled wage bracket, crossing the ₹12,000 mark.

At a Glance: Tripura Minimum Wage Summary (2024-25)

Skill Level	Base Range (₹)	VDA Range (₹)	Total Wage Range (₹)
Unskilled	7123 – 10032	656.28 – 924.31	7779.28 – 10956.31
Semi-Skilled	7814 – 10721	719.96 – 987.79	8533.96 – 11708.79
Skilled	8739 – 11797	805.17 – 1086.93	9544.17 – 12883.93

Final Thoughts

Tripura’s revised wage structure emphasizes fairness across trade, industry, and service sectors, ensuring that both general and specialized roles receive compensation aligned with market and economic conditions. Whether you’re an employer planning payroll or a worker ensuring fair treatment, being informed about statutory minimum wages is critical for transparency and compliance.