Minimum Wage – Nepal

Occupation

  • Valid on November 2026
  • The amounts are in Nepalese Rupee (NPR).
  • The amounts are before tax.

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Domestic workers

Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2025

Per month

Dearness Allowance per month

Total per month

General Minimum Wage

Minimum wage with effect from July 17, 2025

Per month

Dearness Allowance per month

Total per month

Employees working in a tea estate

Minimum wage with effect from July 17, 2025

Per month

Dearness Allowance per month

Total per month

Minimum Wage Profiles by Country

Detailed country information on minimum wage policies, legislation, and institutional frameworks.

  • Nepal has a statutory minimum wage
    yes
  • Nepal has a single minimum wage rate applicable to the entire dependent workforce
    no
  • Nepal has multiple minimum wage rates, jointly applicable to the entire dependent workforce
    yes
  • Nepal defines most minimum wage rates by geographical areas
    no
  • Nepal defines most minimum wage rates by job roles
    yes
  • Nepal defines most minimum wage rates by industries
    yes
  • Nepal defines most minimum wage rates by workers' skill levels
    no
  • Nepal defines minimum wage rates for Economic Processing Zones (EPZ) or similar
    no
  • Nepal defines minimum wage rates for youth age groups
    no
  • Nepal defines minimum wage rates for small firms
    no
  • Nepal defines minimum wage rates for domestic workers
    yes
  • Nepal defines minimum wage rates for agricultural workers
    no
  • Nepal defines minimum wage rates for piece rate workers
    no
  • Nepal defines minimum wage rates as net rates
    no
  • Nepal has on average adjusted minimum wage rates at least once per year since 2020
    no
  • Nepal defines minimum wage rates per hour
    no
  • Nepal defines minimum wage rates per week
    no
  • Nepal defines minimum wage rates per month
    yes
  • Nepal defines minimum wage rates per year
    no

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