Minimum Wage – Puducherry, Hotels and Restaurants - Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam Regions
- Valid on June 2026
- The amounts are in Indian Rupee (₹).
Category of workers
| Total per month | |
| Grade II - Barman Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹12,957.00 |
| Grade II - Head house keeper Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹12,957.00 |
| Grade II - Pantry in-charge Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹12,957.00 |
| Grade III - Assistant cook (Chinna aduppu) Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹12,891.00 |
| Grade III - Dosai maker Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹12,891.00 |
| Grade III - Idli maker Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹12,891.00 |
| Grade III - Icecream, tea and coffee milk maker Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹12,891.00 |
| Grade III - Porota and roti maker Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹12,891.00 |
| Grade III - Head waiter Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹12,891.00 |
| Grade III - Grinder Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹12,891.00 |
| Grade III - Driver Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹12,891.00 |
| Grade III - Electrician Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹12,891.00 |
| Grade III - Air-conditioner Mechanic Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹12,891.00 |
| Grade III - Plumber Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹12,891.00 |
| Grade III - Carpenter Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹12,891.00 |
| Grade III - Tailor Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹12,891.00 |
| Grade III - Watchman and security guard Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹12,891.00 |
| Grade IV - Supplier Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹12,835.00 |
| Grade IV - Room server Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹12,835.00 |
| Grade IV - Waiter Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹12,835.00 |
| Grade IV - Bearer Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹12,835.00 |
| Grade IV - Store assistant Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹12,835.00 |
| Grade IV - Vegetable cutter Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹12,835.00 |
| Grade IV - Coffee fryer and grinder Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹12,835.00 |
| Grade IV - Pantry man Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹12,835.00 |
| Grade IV - Mikkals Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹12,835.00 |
| Grade IV - Kitchen assistant Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹12,835.00 |
| Grade IV - Stall server Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹12,835.00 |
| Grade V - Cleaner or all categories (such as vessel cleaner, plate washer & table cleaner) Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹12,787.00 |
| Grade V - Room attendant Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹12,787.00 |
| Grade V - Luggage carrier Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹12,787.00 |
| Grade V - Lasker Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹12,787.00 |
| Grade V - Masalchi Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹12,787.00 |
| Grade V - Gardener Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹12,787.00 |
| Grade V - Chambermaid Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹12,787.00 |
| Grade V - Water carrier Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹12,787.00 |
| Grade V - Office boy Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹12,787.00 |
| Grade V - Page boy Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹12,787.00 |
| Grade V - Lift operator Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹12,787.00 |
| Grade I - Briyani master Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹13,014.00 |
| Grade I - Steno-Typist Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹13,014.00 |
| Grade I - Assistant manager Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹13,014.00 |
| Grade I - Head cook Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹13,014.00 |
| Grade I - Head Baker Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹13,014.00 |
| Grade I - Sweet & savor maker Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹13,014.00 |
| Grade I - Receptionist Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹13,014.00 |
| Grade I - Supervisor Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹13,014.00 |
| Grade I - Clerk (including bill writer) Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹13,014.00 |
| Grade I - Typist Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹13,014.00 |
| Grade I - Telephone operator Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹13,014.00 |
| Grade I - Cashier Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹13,014.00 |
| Grade I - Accountant Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹13,014.00 |
| Grade I - Purchase officer Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹13,014.00 |
| Grade II - Assistant cook Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹12,957.00 |
| Grade II - Baker Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹12,957.00 |
| Grade II - Steward Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024 | ₹12,957.00 |
Definitions
(i) Unskilled:
An unskilled employee is one who does operations that involve the performance of simple duties, which require the experience of little of no independent judgment or previous experience although familiarity with the occupational environment is necessary. His work may thus require in addition to physical exertion familiarity with variety of articles or goods.
(ii) Semi-skilled:
A semiskilled worker is one who does work generally of defined routine nature wherein the major requirement is not so much of the judgment, skill and but for proper discharge of duties assigned to him or relatively narrow job and where important decisions made by others. His work is thus limited to the performance of routine operations of limited scope.
(iii) Skilled:
A skilled employee is one who is capable of working efficiently of exercising considerable independent judgement and of discharging his duties with responsibility. He must posses a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of the trade, craft or industry in which he is employed.
(iv) Highly Skilled:
A highly skilled worker is one who is capable of working efficiently and supervises efficiently the work of skilled employees.
More information is available at
- Overview Minimum Wages in Puducherry
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