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Minimum Wages in Kerala: Latest Rates and Updates for 2026

The Kerala Minimum Wages Rules, 1958, require the government to fix minimum wages for workers in different scheduled employments. The Kerala Government revises these wages from time to time based on the economic conditions of workers. Employers are required to pay at least the minimum wage fixed by the government.

The minimum wages are revised by considering factors such as the cost of living, prices of essential goods and the location where the worker is employed. The government also revises the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) from time to time to help workers cope with inflation.
The minimum wages in Kerala vary based on the worker’s location, job and grade. Workers are generally classified into different grades, such as Special Grade and Grade A to Grade I. The grade depends on the nature of the work and the responsibilities of the employee. In some employments, managers may fall under the Special Grade, while other workers are placed under Grade A to Grade I based on their job role.
The Kerala Government has divided different areas of the state into wage zones for fixing minimum wages. The areas covered include:

The minimum wages in Kerala vary based on the worker’s location, job and grade. Workers are generally classified into different grades, such as Special Grade and Grade A to Grade I. The grade depends on the nature of the work and the responsibilities of the employee. In some employments, managers may fall under the Special Grade, while other workers are placed under Grade A to Grade I based on their job role.

The Kerala Government has divided different areas of the state into wage zones for fixing minimum wages. The areas covered include:

The latest minimum wage rates are given in the table below.

Minimum Wages in Thiruvananthapuram

Grade	District	Total Per Month	Basic General	Basic IT	DA General	DA IT	Special Allowance	Minimum Wages General	Minimum Wages IT
Special	Thiruvananthapuram	15440	9330	–	6110	–	200	15640	–
Grade A	Thiruvananthapuram	15230	9120	21330	6110	4550	200	15430	25880
Grade B	Thiruvananthapuram	15020	8910	19950	6110	4550	200	15220	24500
Grade C	Thiruvananthapuram	14810	8700	18700	6110	4550	200	15010	23250
Grade D	Thiruvananthapuram	14600	8490	17560	6110	4550	200	14800	22110
Grade E	Thiruvananthapuram	14390	8280	16520	6110	4550	200	14590	21070
Grade F	Thiruvananthapuram	–	–	15570	–	4550	–	–	20120
Grade G	Thiruvananthapuram	–	–	15120	–	4550	–	–	19670
Grade H	Thiruvananthapuram	–	–	13470	–	4550	–	–	18020
Grade I	Thiruvananthapuram	–	–	13110	–	4550	–	–	17660

Minimum Wages in Kollam

Grade	District	Total Per Month	Basic General	Basic IT	DA General	DA IT	Special Allowance	Minimum Wages General	Minimum Wages IT
Grade A	Kollam	14840	9120	21330	5720	4160	200	15040	25490
Grade B	Kollam	14630	8910	19950	5720	4160	200	14830	24110
Grade B	Kollam	14630	8910	19950	5720	4160	200	14830	24110
Grade C	Kollam	14420	8700	18700	5720	4160	200	14620	22860
Grade D	Kollam	14210	8490	17560	5720	4160	200	14410	21720
Grade E	Kollam	14000	8280	16520	5720	4160	200	14200	20680
Grade F	Kollam	–	–	15570	–	4160	–	–	19730
Grade G	Kollam	–	–	15120	–	4160	–	–	19280
Grade H	Kollam	–	–	13470	–	4004	–	–	17474
Grade I	Kollam	–	–	13110	–	4004	–	–	17114

Minimum Wages in Punalur

Grade	District	Total Per Month	Basic General	Basic IT	DA General	DA IT	Special Allowance	Minimum Wages General	Minimum Wages IT
Special	Punalur	14998	9330	–	5668	–	200	15198	–
Grade A	Punalur	14788	9120	21330	5668	4108	200	14988	25438
Grade B	Punalur	14578	8910	19950	5668	4108	200	14778	24058
Grade C	Punalur	14368	8700	18700	5668	4108	200	14568	22808
Grade D	Punalur	14158	8490	17560	5668	4108	200	14358	21668
Grade E	Punalur	13948	8280	16520	5668	4108	200	14148	20628
Grade F	Punalur	–	–	15570	–	4108	–	–	19678
Grade G	Punalur	–	–	15120	–	4108	–	–	19228
Grade H	Punalur	–	–	13470	–	4108	–	–	17578
Grade I	Punalur	–	–	13110	–	4108	–	–	17218

Minimum Wages in Pathanamthitta

Grade	District	Total Per Month	Basic General	Basic IT	DA General	DA IT	Special Allowance	Minimum Wages General	Minimum Wages IT
Special	Pathanamthitta	15648	9330	–	6318	–	200	15848	–
Grade A	Pathanamthitta	15438	9120	21330	6318	4758	200	15638	26088
Grade B	Pathanamthitta	15228	8910	19950	6318	4758	200	15428	24708
Grade C	Pathanamthitta	15018	8700	18700	6318	4758	200	15218	23458
Grade D	Pathanamthitta	14808	8490	17560	6318	4758	200	15008	22318
Grade E	Pathanamthitta	14598	8280	16520	6318	4758	200	14798	21278
Grade F	Pathanamthitta	–	–	15570	–	4758	–	–	20328
Grade G	Pathanamthitta	–	–	15120	–	4758	–	–	19878
Grade H	Pathanamthitta	–	–	13470	–	4758	–	–	18228
Grade I	Pathanamthitta	–	–	13110	–	4758	–	–	17868

Minimum Wages in Alappuzha

Grade	District	Total Per Month	Basic General	Basic IT	DA General	DA IT	Special Allowance	Minimum Wages General	Minimum Wages IT
Special	Alappuzha	15024	9330	–	5694	–	200	15224	–
Grade A	Alappuzha	14814	9120	21330	5694	4134	200	15014	25464
Grade B	Alappuzha	14604	8910	19950	5694	4134	200	14804	24084
Grade C	Alappuzha	14394	8700	18700	5694	4134	200	14594	22834
Grade D	Alappuzha	14184	8490	17560	5694	4134	200	14384	21694
Grade E	Alappuzha	13974	8280	16520	5694	4134	200	14174	20654
Grade F	Alappuzha	–	–	15570	–	4134	–	–	19704
Grade G	Alappuzha	–	–	15120	–	4134	–	–	19254
Grade H	Alappuzha	–	–	13470	–	4134	–	–	17604
Grade I	Alappuzha	–	–	13110	–	4134	–	–	17244

Minimum Wages in Kottayam

Grade	District	Total Per Month	Basic General	Basic IT	DA General	DA IT	Special Allowance	Minimum Wages General	Minimum Wages IT
Special	Kottayam	15804	9330	–	6474	–	200	16004	–
Grade A	Kottayam	15594	9120	21330	6474	4914	200	15794	26244
Grade B	Kottayam	15384	8910	19950	6474	4914	200	15584	24864
Grade C	Kottayam	15174	8700	18700	6474	4914	200	15374	23614
Grade D	Kottayam	14964	8490	17560	6474	4914	200	15164	22474
Grade E	Kottayam	14754	8280	16520	6474	4914	200	14954	21434
Grade F	Kottayam	–	–	15570	–	4914	–	–	20484
Grade G	Kottayam	–	–	15120	–	4914	–	–	20034
Grade H	Kottayam	–	–	13470	–	4914	–	–	18384
Grade I	Kottayam	–	–	13110	–	4914	–	–	18024

Minimum Wages in Mundakayam

Grade	District	Total Per Month	Basic General	Basic IT	DA General	DA IT	Special Allowance	Minimum Wages General	Minimum Wages IT
Special	Mundakayam	16246	9330	–	6916	–	200	16446	–
Grade A	Mundakayam	16036	9120	21330	6916	5356	200	16236	26686
Grade B	Mundakayam	15826	8910	19950	6916	5356	200	16026	25306
Grade C	Mundakayam	15616	8700	18700	6916	5356	200	15816	24056
Grade D	Mundakayam	15406	8490	17560	6916	5356	200	15606	22916
Grade E	Mundakayam	15196	8280	16520	6916	5356	200	15396	21876
Grade F	Mundakayam	–	–	15570	–	5356	–	–	20926
Grade G	Mundakayam	–	–	15120	–	5356	–	–	20476
Grade H	Mundakayam	–	–	13470	–	5356	–	–	18826
Grade I	Mundakayam	–	–	13110	–	5356	–	–	18466

Minimum Wages in Idukki/Munnar

Grade	District	Total Per Month	Basic General	Basic IT	DA General	DA IT	Special Allowance	Minimum Wages General	Minimum Wages IT
Special	Idukki/Munnar	14608	9330	–	5278	–	200	14808	–
Grade A	Idukki/Munnar	14398	9120	21330	5278	3718	200	14598	25048
Grade B	Idukki/Munnar	14188	8910	19950	5278	3718	200	14388	23668
Grade C	Idukki/Munnar	13978	8700	18700	5278	3718	200	14178	22418
Grade D	Idukki/Munnar	13768	8490	17560	5278	3718	200	13968	21278
Grade E	Idukki/Munnar	13558	8280	16520	5278	3718	200	13758	20238
Grade F	Idukki/Munnar	–	–	15570	–	3718	–	–	19288
Grade G	Idukki/Munnar	–	–	15120	–	3718	–	–	18838
Grade H	Idukki/Munnar	–	–	13470	–	3718	–	–	17188
Grade I	Idukki/Munnar	–	–	13110	–	3718	–	–	16828

Minimum Wages in Ernakulam

Grade	District	Total Per Month	Basic General	Basic IT	DA General	DA IT	Special Allowance	Minimum Wages General	Minimum Wages IT
Special	Ernakulam	14478	9330	–	5148	–	200	14678	–
Grade A	Ernakulam	14268	9120	21330	5148	3588	200	14468	24918
Grade B	Ernakulam	14058	8910	19950	5148	3588	200	14258	23538
Grade C	Ernakulam	13848	8700	18700	5148	3588	200	14048	22288
Grade D	Ernakulam	13638	8490	17560	5148	3588	200	13838	21148
Grade E	Ernakulam	13428	8280	16520	5148	3588	200	13628	20108
Grade F	Ernakulam	–	–	15570	–	3588	–	–	19158
Grade G	Ernakulam	–	–	15120	–	3588	–	–	18708
Grade H	Ernakulam	–	–	13470	–	3588	–	–	17058
Grade I	Ernakulam	–	–	13110	–	3588	–	–	16698

Minimum Wages in Chalakkudy

Grade	District	Total Per Month	Basic General	Basic IT	DA General	DA IT	Special Allowance	Minimum Wages General	Minimum Wages IT
Special	Chalakkudy	15050	9330	–	5720	–	200	15250	–
Grade A	Chalakkudy	14840	9120	21330	5720	4160	200	15040	25490
Grade B	Chalakkudy	14630	8910	19950	5720	4160	200	14830	24110
Grade C	Chalakkudy	14420	8700	18700	5720	4160	200	14620	22860
Grade D	Chalakkudy	14210	8490	17560	5720	4160	200	14410	21720
Grade E	Chalakkudy	14000	8280	16520	5720	4160	200	14200	20680
Grade F	Chalakkudy	–	–	15570	–	4160	–	–	19730
Grade G	Chalakkudy	–	–	15120	–	4160	–	–	19280
Grade H	Chalakkudy	–	–	13470	–	4160	–	–	17630
Grade I	Chalakkudy	–	–	13110	–	4160	–	–	17270

Minimum Wages in Thrissur

Grade	District	Total Per Month	Basic General	Basic IT	DA General	DA IT	Special Allowance	Minimum Wages General	Minimum Wages IT
Special	Thrissur	14,218	9,330	–	4,888	–	200	14,418	–
Grade A	Thrissur	14,008	9,120	21,330	4,888	3,328	200	14,208	24,658
Grade B	Thrissur	13,798	8,910	19,950	4,888	3,328	200	13,998	23,278
Grade C	Thrissur	13,588	8,700	18,700	4,888	3,328	200	13,788	22,028
Grade D	Thrissur	13,378	8,490	17,560	4,888	3,328	200	13,578	20,888
Grade E	Thrissur	13,168	8,280	16,520	4,888	3,328	200	13,368	19,848
Grade F	Thrissur	–	–	15,570	–	3,328	–	–	18,898
Grade G	Thrissur	–	–	15,120	–	3,328	–	–	18,448
Grade H	Thrissur	–	–	13,470	–	3,328	–	–	16,798
Grade I	Thrissur	–	–	13,110	–	3,328	–	–	16,438

Minimum Wages in Palakkad

Grade	District	Total Per Month	Basic General	Basic IT	DA General	DA IT	Special Allowance	Minimum Wages General	Minimum Wages IT
Special	Palakkad	14,608	9,330	–	5,278	–	200	14,808	–
Grade A	Palakkad	14,398	9,120	21,330	5,278	3,718	200	14,598	25,048
Grade B	Palakkad	14,188	8,910	19,950	5,278	3,718	200	14,388	23,668
Grade C	Palakkad	13,978	8,700	18,700	5,278	3,718	200	14,178	22,418
Grade D	Palakkad	13,768	8,490	17,560	5,278	3,718	200	13,968	21,278
Grade E	Palakkad	13,558	8,280	16,520	5,278	3,718	200	13,758	20,238
Grade F	Palakkad	–	–	15,570	–	3,718	–	–	19,288
Grade G	Palakkad	–	–	15,120	–	3,718	–	–	18,838
Grade H	Palakkad	–	–	13,470	–	3,718	–	–	17,188
Grade I	Palakkad	–	–	13,110	–	3,718	–	–	16,828

Minimum Wages in Malappuram

Grade	District	Total Per Month	Basic General	Basic IT	DA General	DA IT	Special Allowance	Minimum Wages General	Minimum Wages IT
Special	Malappuram	14,894	9,330	–	5,564	–	200	15,094	–
Grade A	Malappuram	14,684	9,120	21,330	5,564	4,004	200	14,884	25,334
Grade B	Malappuram	14,474	8,910	19,950	5,564	4,004	200	14,674	23,954
Grade C	Malappuram	14,264	8,700	18,700	5,564	4,004	200	14,464	22,704
Grade D	Malappuram	14,054	8,490	17,560	5,564	4,004	200	14,254	21,564
Grade E	Malappuram	13,844	8,280	16,520	5,564	4,004	200	14,044	20,524
Grade F	Malappuram	–	–	15,570	–	4,004	–	–	19,574
Grade G	Malappuram	–	–	15,120	–	4,004	–	–	19,124
Grade H	Malappuram	–	–	13,470	–	4,004	–	–	17,474
Grade I	Malappuram	–	–	13,110	–	4,004	–	–	17,114

Minimum Wages in Kozhikode

Grade	District	Total Per Month	Basic General	Basic IT	DA General	DA IT	Special Allowance	Minimum Wages General	Minimum Wages IT
Special	Kozhikode	15,128	9,330	–	5,798	–	200	15,328	–
Grade A	Kozhikode	14,918	9,120	21,330	5,798	4,238	200	15,118	25,568
Grade B	Kozhikode	14,708	8,910	19,950	5,798	4,238	200	14,908	24,188
Grade C	Kozhikode	14,498	8,700	18,700	5,798	4,238	200	14,698	22,938
Grade D	Kozhikode	14,288	8,490	17,560	5,798	4,238	200	14,488	21,798
Grade E	Kozhikode	14,078	8,280	16,520	5,798	4,238	200	14,278	20,758
Grade F	Kozhikode	–	–	15,570	–	4,238	–	–	19,808
Grade G	Kozhikode	–	–	15,120	–	4,238	–	–	19,358
Grade H	Kozhikode	–	–	13,470	–	4,238	–	–	17,708
Grade I	Kozhikode	–	–	13,110	–	4,238	–	–	17,348

Minimum Wages in Wayanad/Meppadi

Grade	District	Total Per Month	Basic General	Basic IT	DA General	DA IT	Special Allowance	Minimum Wages General	Minimum Wages IT
Special	Wayanad/Meppadi	14,218	9,330	–	4,888	–	200	14,418	–
Grade A	Wayanad/Meppadi	14,008	9,120	21,330	4,888	3,328	200	14,208	24,658
Grade B	Wayanad/Meppadi	13,798	8,910	19,950	4,888	3,328	200	13,998	23,278
Grade C	Wayanad/Meppadi	13,588	8,700	18,700	4,888	3,328	200	13,788	22,028
Grade D	Wayanad/Meppadi	13,378	8,490	17,560	4,888	3,328	200	13,578	20,888
Grade E	Wayanad/Meppadi	13,168	8,280	16,520	4,888	3,328	200	13,368	19,848
Grade F	Wayanad/Meppadi	–	–	15,570	–	3,328	–	–	18,898
Grade G	Wayanad/Meppadi	–	–	15,120	–	3,328	–	–	18,448
Grade H	Wayanad/Meppadi	–	–	13,470	–	3,328	–	–	16,798
Grade I	Wayanad/Meppadi	–	–	13,110	–	3,328	–	–	16,438

Minimum Wages in Kannur

Grade	District	Total Per Month	Basic General	Basic IT	DA General	DA IT	Special Allowance	Minimum Wages General	Minimum Wages IT
Special	Kannur	15,284	9,330	–	5,954	–	200	15,484	–
Grade A	Kannur	15,074	9,120	21,330	5,954	4,394	200	15,274	25,724
Grade B	Kannur	14,864	8,910	19,950	5,954	4,394	200	15,064	24,344
Grade C	Kannur	14,654	8,700	18,700	5,954	4,394	200	14,854	23,094
Grade D	Kannur	14,444	8,490	17,560	5,954	4,394	200	14,644	21,954
Grade E	Kannur	14,234	8,280	16,520	5,954	4,394	200	14,434	20,914
Grade F	Kannur	–	–	15,570	–	4,394	–	–	19,964
Grade G	Kannur	–	–	15,120	–	4,394	–	–	19,514
Grade H	Kannur	–	–	13,470	–	4,394	–	–	17,864
Grade I	Kannur	–	–	13,110	–	4,394	–	–	17,504

Minimum Wages in Kasargod

Grade	District	Total Per Month	Basic General	Basic IT	DA General	DA IT	Special Allowance	Minimum Wages General	Minimum Wages IT
Special	Kasargod	15,882	9,330	–	6,552	–	200	16,082	–
Grade A	Kasargod	15,672	9,120	21,330	6,552	4,992	200	15,872	26,322
Grade B	Kasargod	15,462	8,910	19,950	6,552	4,992	200	15,662	24,942
Grade C	Kasargod	15,252	8,700	18,700	6,552	4,992	200	15,452	23,692
Grade D	Kasargod	15,042	8,490	17,560	6,552	4,992	200	15,242	22,552
Grade E	Kasargod	14,832	8,280	16,520	6,552	4,992	200	15,032	21,512
Grade F	Kasargod	–	–	15,570	–	4,992	–	–	20,562
Grade G	Kasargod	–	–	15,120	–	4,992	–	–	20,112
Grade H	Kasargod	–	–	13,470	–	4,992	–	–	18,462
Grade I	Kasargod	–	–	13,110	–	4,992	–	–

FAQs

1. What is the minimum wage in Kerala?

The minimum wage in Kerala depends on the worker’s job, grade and location. Different wage rates are fixed for different categories of workers.

2. Who is eligible for minimum wages in Kerala?

Workers employed in scheduled employments covered under the minimum wage notifications are eligible for the minimum wages fixed by the Kerala Government.

3. How are minimum wages fixed in Kerala?

The Kerala Government considers factors such as the cost of living, prices of essential goods, type of work and location while fixing and revising minimum wages.

4. What are the different grades under Kerala minimum wages?

Workers are generally classified into Special Grade and Grade A to Grade I. The applicable grade depends on the nature of the job and the responsibilities of the worker.

5. Does the minimum wage differ from one district to another in Kerala?

Yes. The minimum wage can differ based on the location or wage zone where the worker is employed. Different areas in Kerala have different wage rates.

6. What is VDA in Kerala minimum wages?

Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) is an allowance linked to the cost of living and inflation. The government revises the VDA from time to time along with the applicable minimum wage rates.

7. Do employers have to pay the minimum wage in Kerala?

Yes. Employers covered under the applicable minimum wage provisions must pay workers at least the minimum wage fixed for their employment, grade and location.

8. How often are minimum wages revised in Kerala?

There is no fixed revision period for all employments. The Kerala Government revises minimum wages and VDA from time to time based on the applicable notification and economic conditions.

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