Minimum Wages in Karnataka (Updated: May 2025)

The Government of Karnataka has revised the minimum wages for various categories of workers across different zones for the financial year 2024-25. These wages include Basic wages and Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA), payable to workers on a monthly and daily basis.

Below is the complete wage structure categorized by Class of Employment, Zone, and Designation. This helps both employers and employees ensure compliance with the legal wage requirements in Karnataka.

Class of Employment: Highly Skilled

Zone	Designation	Basic Per Day (₹)	Basic Per Month (₹)	VDA Per Month (₹)	Total Per Day (₹)	Total Per Month (₹)
Zone I	Pharmacist & Chemist	593.21	15423.4	4113.6	751	19537
Zone II	Pharmacist & Chemist	564.96	14688.95	4113.6	723	18802.55
Zone III	Pharmacist & Chemist	538.06	13989.48	4113.6	696	18103.08
Zone IV	Pharmacist & Chemist	512.44	13323.31	4113.6	671	17436.91
Zone I	Technical Supervisor	593.21	15423.4	4113.6	751	19537
Zone II	Technical Supervisor	564.96	14688.95	4113.6	723	18802.55
Zone III	Technical Supervisor	538.06	13989.48	4113.6	696	18103.08
Zone IV	Technical Supervisor	512.44	13323.31	4113.6	671	17436.91
Zone I	Other High Skilled	593.21	15423.4	4113.6	751	19537
Zone II	Other High Skilled	564.96	14688.95	4113.6	723	18802.55
Zone III	Other High Skilled	538.06	13989.48	4113.6	696	18103.08
Zone IV	Other High Skilled	512.44	13323.31	4113.6	671	17436.91

Class of Employment: Skilled

Below are the wage details for various Skilled job roles including Salesmen, Technicians, Mechanics, and others.

Due to the extensive nature of the Skilled category data, the full detailed table will be provided in a downloadable format (Excel or PDF) at the end of this blog.

Sample:

Zone	Designation	Basic Per Day (₹)	Basic Per Month (₹)	VDA Per Month (₹)	Total Per Day (₹)	Total Per Month (₹)
Zone I	Salesmen/Sales Girl	539.28	14021.27	4113.6	697	18134.87
Zone II	Salesmen/Sales Girl	513.6	13353.59	4113.6	672	17467.19
Zone III	Salesmen/Sales Girl	489.14	12717.71	4113.6	647	16831.31
Zone IV	Salesmen/Sales Girl	465.85	12112.1	4113.6	624	16225.7
Zone I	Compounder	539.28	14021.27	4113.6	697	18134.87

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Class of Employment: Semi-Skilled

Zone	Designation	Basic Per Day (₹)	Basic Per Month (₹)	VDA Per Month (₹)	Total Per Day (₹)	Total Per Month (₹)
Zone I	Bill Collector	490.25	12746.61	4113.6	648	16860.21
Zone II	Bill Collector	466.91	12139.63	4113.6	625	16253.23
Zone III	Bill Collector	444.68	11561.55	4113.6	603	15675.15
Zone IV	Bill Collector	423.5	11011	4113.6	582	15124.6
Zone I	Bill Clerk	490.25	12746.61	4113.6	648	16860.21
Zone II	Bill Clerk	466.91	12139.63	4113.6	625	16253.23
Zone III	Bill Clerk	444.68	11561.55	4113.6	603	15675.15
Zone IV	Bill Clerk	423.5	11011	4113.6	582	15124.6

Unskilled Workers – Minimum Wages (2024-25)

Designation	Zone	Basic / Day (₹)	Basic / Month (₹)	VDA / Month (₹)	VDA / Day (₹)	Total / Month (₹)
Messenger	Zone I	445.69	11587.83	4113.6	604	15701.43
Messenger	Zone II	424.46	11036.03	4113.6	583	15149.63
Messenger	Zone III	404.25	10510.5	4113.6	562	14624.1
Messenger	Zone IV	385	10010	4113.6	543	14123.6
Weighing Man	Zone I	445.69	11587.83	4113.6	604	15701.43
Weighing Man	Zone II	424.46	11036.03	4113.6	583	15149.63
Weighing Man	Zone III	404.25	10510.5	4113.6	562	14624.1
Weighing Man	Zone IV	385	10010	4113.6	543	14123.6
Bicycle Fitter/Repairer	Zone I	445.69	11587.83	4113.6	604	15701.43
Bicycle Fitter/Repairer	Zone II	424.46	11036.03	4113.6	583	15149.63
Bicycle Fitter/Repairer	Zone III	404.25	10510.5	4113.6	562	14624.1
Bicycle Fitter/Repairer	Zone IV	385	10010	4113.6	543	14123.6

And so on for remaining unskilled roles such as:

• Workers in Laundry & Warehouse Activities
• Workers in Grinding Services
• General Clerical Cadre
• Gunny Stitcher

Office Staff – Minimum Wages (2024-25)

Designation	Zone	Basic / Day (₹)	Basic / Month (₹)	VDA / Month (₹)	VDA / Day (₹)	Total / Month (₹)
Manager / Personal Officer	Zone I	631	16423	4113.6	790	20536.6
Manager / Personal Officer	Zone II	603.38	15688	4113.6	762	19801.6
Manager / Personal Officer	Zone III	576.5	14989	4113.6	735	19102.6
Manager / Personal Officer	Zone IV	550.88	14323	4113.6	709	18436.6
Marketing Manager	Zone I	631	16423	4113.6	790	20536.6
Office Supervisor / Equivalent	Zone II	603.38	15688	4113.6	762	19801.6
Assistant Manager / Assistant Personnel Manager	Zone III	538.06	13989.48	4113.6	696	18103.08
Senior Accountant / Equivalent	Zone IV	512.44	13323.31	4113.6	671	17436.91

Additional roles covered under office staff:

• Senior Clerk
• Cashier
• Stenographer
• Storekeeper
• Receptionist
• Booking Clerk
• Computer Operator
• Typist
• Telephone Operator
• Data Entry Operator
• Junior Clerk
• Peon
• Watchman

Each of the above positions follows the same format for zone-wise differentiation with corresponding wage structures.

Conclusion

The Karnataka Minimum Wages for 2024-25 reflect the government’s commitment to fair compensation across skill categories and geographic zones. Employers should strictly adhere to these wage rates to remain compliant. Employees can refer to this structure to ensure they are paid according to official norms.