Minimum Wage – Kerala, Breweries

Job Title

  • Valid on September 2026
  • The amounts are in Indian Rupee (₹).

Group 5 - Grade I General worker/Helpers (Plant Section, Blending Section, Mixing Section, Breweries Section, Bottling Section, Bottle Cleaning Section, Filling Section, Sealing Section, Labelling Section, Packing Section, Store Section, Dispatch Section, Loading and Unloading Section, Canteen

Minimum wage with effect from 27 December 2023

₹16,520.00

Per month during the first five years of service

₹175.00

VDA per month

₹17,395.00

Per month from the sixth year of service

₹200.00

VDA per month

₹18,395.00

Total per month with 10 years of service

Group 5 - Grade 3 General worker/Helpers (Plant Section, Blending Section, Mixing Section, Breweries Section, Bottling Section, Bottle Cleaning Section, Filling Section, Sealing Section, Labelling Section, Packing Section, Store Section, Dispatch Section, Loading and Unloading Section, Canteen

Minimum wage with effect from 27 December 2023

₹15,600.00

Per month during the first five years of service

₹175.00

VDA per month

₹16,475.00

Per month from the sixth year of service

₹200.00

VDA per month

₹17,475.00

Total per month with 10 years of service

Group 1 - Quality Controller, Chemist, Administrative Officer, Assistant Manager

Minimum wage with effect from 27 December 2023

₹20,060.00

Per month during the first five years of service

₹275.00

VDA per month

₹21,435.00

Per month from the sixth year of service

₹300.00

VDA per month

₹22,935.00

Total per month with 10 years of service

Group 2 - Supervisor, Unit Head, Store Officer

Minimum wage with effect from 27 December 2023

₹18,860.00

Per month during the first five years of service

₹250.00

VDA per month

₹20,110.00

Per month from the sixth year of service

₹275.00

VDA per month

₹21,485.00

Total per month with 10 years of service

Group 3 - Plant Operator, Machine Operator, Boiler Operator, Compressor Operator, Cold Room Operator, Mechanic, Electrician, Fitter, Accountant, Stenographer

Minimum wage with effect from 27 December 2023

₹17,770.00

Per month during the first five years of service

₹225.00

VDA per month

₹18,895.00

Per month from the sixth year of service

₹250.00

VDA per month

₹20,145.00

Total per month with 10 years of service

Group 4 - Accountant Assistant, Cashier, Clerk, Computer Operator, Telephone Operator, D.T.P. Operator, Receptionist, Store Keeper, Store Assistant, Record Keeper, Record Assistant, Typist, Driver, Line Inspector

Minimum wage with effect from 27 December 2023

₹17,000.00

Per month during the first five years of service

₹200.00

VDA per month

₹18,000.00

Per month from the sixth year of service

₹225.00

VDA per month

₹19,125.00

Total per month with 10 years of service

Group 5 - Grade 2 General worker/Helpers (Plant Section, Blending Section, Mixing Section, Breweries Section, Bottling Section, Bottle Cleaning Section, Filling Section, Sealing Section, Labelling Section, Packing Section, Store Section, Dispatch Section, Loading and Unloading Section, Canteen

Minimum wage with effect from 27 December 2023

₹16,050.00

Per month during the first five years of service

₹175.00

VDA per month

₹16,925.00

Per month from the sixth year of service

₹200.00

VDA per month

₹17,925.00

Total per month with 10 years of service

Group 6 - Attender, Peon, Watchman, Security Guard

Minimum wage with effect from 27 December 2023

₹15,180.00

Per month during the first five years of service

₹150.00

VDA per month

₹15,930.00

Per month from the sixth year of service

₹175.00

VDA per month

₹16,805.00

Total per month with 10 years of service

Group 7 - Sweeper

Minimum wage with effect from 27 December 2023

₹14,790.00

Per month during the first five years of service

₹125.00

VDA per month

₹15,415.00

Per month from the sixth year of service

₹150.00

VDA per month

₹16,165.00

Total per month with 10 years of service

Definitions

Definition of Unskilled, Semi-skilled, Skilled & Highly Skilled Workers.
(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.
Wages per month are calculated as 4.33 times if a weekly wage is defined. It is calculated as 4.33 times the standard hours per week if an hourly wage is given.

Minimum Wage Profiles by Country

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

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

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