The Government of Chandigarh has announced the revised minimum wages, set to take effect from April 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024. These changes aim to support the livelihoods of workers across various sectors, ensuring fair compensation for their labor.
General Minimum Wages
For employees across different skill categories, the monthly and daily minimum wages have been established as follows:
| Category of Employees | Monthly Wage (Rs) | Daily Wage (Rs) |
| Un-skilled | 13,834 | 532 |
| Semi-skilled II | 13,984 | 538 |
| Semi-Skilled I | 14,084 | 542 |
| Skilled II | 14,284 | 549 |
| Skilled I | 14,509 | 558 |
| Highly Skilled | 14,909 | 573 |
| Class III (Staff) | 14,109 | 543 |
| Class II (Staff) | 14,259 | 548 |
| Class I (Staff) | 14,619 | 562 |
Wages for Hotels, Restaurants, Tea Stalls, and Halwai
In addition to general minimum wages, specific rates have been set for employees in the hospitality sector. These rates vary depending on whether food and lodging are provided:
| Category of Employees | Without Food and Lodging (Rs) | With Food and Lodging (Rs) | For Food and Lodging (Rs) |
| Un-skilled | 13,834 | 12,105 | 1,729 |
| Semi-skilled II | 13,984 | 12,236 | 1,748 |
| Semi-Skilled I | 14,084 | 12,323 | 1,761 |
| Skilled II | 14,284 | 12,498 | 1,786 |
| Skilled I | 14,509 | 12,695 | 1,814 |
| Highly Skilled | 14,909 | 13,045 | 1,864 |
| Class III (Staff) | 14,109 | 12,345 | 1,764 |
| Class II (Staff) | 14,259 | 12,477 | 1,782 |
| Class I (Staff) | 14,619 | 12,792 | 1,827 |
