Minimum Wage – Kerala, Private Ayurveda, Homeo, Dental, Labs

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

Establishments with more than 1 and upto 15 employees-Office Section-Semi-skilled: Store Keeper, Clerk, Receptionist, Computer Operator, Electrician/A.C. Mechanic/Plumber, Driver

Minimum wage with effect from 22 June 2023

₹15,280.00

Per month

₹280.00

VDA per month

₹16,680.00

Per month

₹340.00

Allowance per month

₹18,380.00

Total per month

Establishments with more than 16 employees-Highly Skilled (Employees with more than five years of work experience with a degree/diploma in a related subject): Micro Biologist, Bio Chemist, Audiologist, Scanning Technician, Radiographer, Laboratory Technician, Cardiac Anesthesia Technician, Cath Lab Technician, Physio Therapist/Masseur, Pharmacist, Staff Nurse, Yogacharya, X-ray Technician, Pharmacy Store Keeper, Histopathology Technician

Minimum wage with effect from 22 June 2023

₹17,820.00

Per month

₹400.00

VDA per month

₹19,820.00

Per month

₹480.00

Allowance per month

₹22,220.00

Total per month

Establishments with more than 16 employees-Skilled (Employees with a degree/diploma in a related subject): Pharmacist, Laboratory Technician, X-ray Technician, Blood Bank Technician, E.C.G. Technician, E.E.G. Technician, Endoscopy Technician, Dialysis Technician, Yoga Instructor, System Operator, Therapist/Panchakarma Therapist/Ayurveda Masseur, Record Keeper, Pharmacy Store Keeper, Dental Hygienist, Dental Mechanic, Staff Nurse, Medical Record Keeper

Minimum wage with effect from 22 June 2023

₹16,970.00

Per month

₹340.00

VDA per month

₹18,670.00

Per month

₹420.00

Allowance per month

₹20,770.00

Total per month

Establishments with more than 1 and upto 15 employees-Highly Skilled (Employees with more than five years of work experience with a degree/diploma in a related subject): Micro Biologist, Bio Chemist, Audiologist, Scanning Technician, Radiographer, Laboratory Technician, Cardiac Anesthesia Technician, Cath Lab Technician, Physio Therapist/Masseur, Pharmacist, Staff Nurse, Yogacharya, X-ray Technician, Pharmacy Store Keeper, Histopathology Technician

Minimum wage with effect from 22 June 2023

₹16,920.00

Per month

₹360.00

VDA per month

₹18,720.00

Per month

₹440.00

Allowance per month

₹20,920.00

Total per month

Establishments with more than 1 and upto 15 employees-Skilled (Employees with a degree/diploma in a related subject): Pharmacist, Laboratory Technician, X-ray Technician, Blood Bank Technician, E.C.G. Technician, E.E.G. Technician, Endoscopy Technician, Dialysis Technician, Yoga Instructor, System Operator, Therapist/Panchakarma Therapist/Ayurveda Masseur, Record Keeper, Pharmacy Store Keeper, Dental Hygienist, Dental Mechanic, Staff Nurse, Medical Record Keeper

Minimum wage with effect from 22 June 2023

₹16,130.00

Per month

₹320.00

VDA per month

₹17,730.00

Per month

₹380.00

Allowance per month

₹19,630.00

Total per month

Establishments with more than 1 and upto 15 employees-Unskilled: Panchakarma Attender, O.P. Assistant/Ward Boy, Cook, Kashayam Maker, Sanitary Worker

Minimum wage with effect from 22 June 2023

₹14,620.00

Per month

₹240.00

VDA per month

₹15,820.00

Per month

₹300.00

Allowance per month

₹17,320.00

Total per month

Establishments with more than 1 and upto 15 employees-Office Section-Highly Skilled: Administrative Officer, Manager, Accounts Officer, Public Relations Officer

Minimum wage with effect from 22 June 2023

₹16,850.00

Per month

₹340.00

VDA per month

₹18,550.00

Per month

₹400.00

Allowance per month

₹20,550.00

Total per month

Establishments with more than 1 and upto 15 employees-Office Section-Skilled: Assistant Manager, Administrative Assistant, Assistant Public Relations Officer, Cashier

Minimum wage with effect from 22 June 2023

₹16,040.00

Per month

₹320.00

VDA per month

₹17,640.00

Per month

₹380.00

Allowance per month

₹19,540.00

Total per month

Establishments with more than 1 and upto 15 employees-Office Section-Unskilled: Officer Attendant, Watchman/Security, Gardener, Sweeper/Cleaner/Laundry Attender

Minimum wage with effect from 22 June 2023

₹14,560.00

Per month

₹240.00

VDA per month

₹15,760.00

Per month

₹300.00

Allowance per month

₹17,260.00

Total per month

Establishments with more than 16 employees-Semi-Skilled: Nursing Assistant/Uzhichil Assistant, Dental Assistant, Sterilization Assistant, Laboratory Assistant, X-ray Assistant, Pharmacy Assistant, Record Assistant, E.C.G. Assistant, E.E.G. Assistant, Cath Lab Assistant

Minimum wage with effect from 22 June 2023

₹16,160.00

Per month

₹300.00

VDA per month

₹17,660.00

Per month

₹380.00

Allowance per month

₹19,560.00

Total per month

Establishments with more than 16 employees-Unskilled: Panchakarma Attender, O.P. Assistant/Ward Boy, Cook, Kashayam Maker, Sanitary Worker

Minimum wage with effect from 22 June 2023

₹15,390.00

Per month

₹260.00

VDA per month

₹16,690.00

Per month

₹340.00

Allowance per month

₹18,390.00

Total per month

Establishments with more than 16 employees-Office Section-Highly Skilled: Administrative Officer, Manager, Accounts Officer, Public Relations Officer

Minimum wage with effect from 22 June 2023

₹17,740.00

Per month

₹400.00

VDA per month

₹19,740.00

Per month

₹480.00

Allowance per month

₹22,140.00

Total per month

Establishments with more than 16 employees-Office Section-Skilled: Assistant Manager, Administrative Assistant, Assistant Public Relations Officer, Cashier

Minimum wage with effect from 22 June 2023

₹16,890.00

Per month

₹340.00

VDA per month

₹18,590.00

Per month

₹420.00

Allowance per month

₹20,690.00

Total per month

Establishments with more than 16 employees-Office Section-Semi-skilled: Store Keeper, Clerk, Receptionist, Computer Operator, Electrician/A.C. Mechanic/Plumber, Driver

Minimum wage with effect from 22 June 2023

₹16,090.00

Per month

₹300.00

VDA per month

₹17,590.00

Per month

₹360.00

Allowance per month

₹19,390.00

Total per month

Establishments with more than 16 employees-Office Section-Unskilled: Officer Attendant, Watchman/Security, Gardener, Sweeper/Cleaner/Laundry Attender

Minimum wage with effect from 22 June 2023

₹15,330.00

Per month

₹260.00

VDA per month

₹16,630.00

Per month

₹320.00

Allowance per month

₹18,230.00

Total per month

Establishments with more than 1 and upto 15 employees-Semi-Skilled: Nursing Assistant/Uzhichil Assistant, Dental Assistant, Sterilization Assistant, Laboratory Assistant, X-ray Assistant, Pharmacy Assistant, Record Assistant, E.C.G. Assistant, E.E.G. Assistant, Cath Lab Assistant

Minimum wage with effect from 22 June 2023

₹15,350.00

Per month

₹280.00

VDA per month

₹16,750.00

Per month

₹340.00

Allowance per month

₹18,450.00

Total per month

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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