Minimum Wage – Puducherry, Hotels and Restaurants - Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam Regions

Category of workers

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

Grade II - Barman

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹12,957.00

Total per month

Grade II - Head house keeper

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹12,957.00

Total per month

Grade II - Pantry in-charge

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹12,957.00

Total per month

Grade III - Assistant cook (Chinna aduppu)

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹12,891.00

Total per month

Grade III - Dosai maker

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹12,891.00

Total per month

Grade III - Idli maker

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹12,891.00

Total per month

Grade III - Icecream, tea and coffee milk maker

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹12,891.00

Total per month

Grade III - Porota and roti maker

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹12,891.00

Total per month

Grade III - Head waiter

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹12,891.00

Total per month

Grade III - Grinder

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹12,891.00

Total per month

Grade III - Driver

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹12,891.00

Total per month

Grade III - Electrician

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹12,891.00

Total per month

Grade III - Air-conditioner Mechanic

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹12,891.00

Total per month

Grade III - Plumber

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹12,891.00

Total per month

Grade III - Carpenter

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹12,891.00

Total per month

Grade III - Tailor

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹12,891.00

Total per month

Grade III - Watchman and security guard

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹12,891.00

Total per month

Grade IV - Supplier

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹12,835.00

Total per month

Grade IV - Room server

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹12,835.00

Total per month

Grade IV - Waiter

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹12,835.00

Total per month

Grade IV - Bearer

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹12,835.00

Total per month

Grade IV - Store assistant

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹12,835.00

Total per month

Grade IV - Vegetable cutter

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹12,835.00

Total per month

Grade IV - Coffee fryer and grinder

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹12,835.00

Total per month

Grade IV - Pantry man

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹12,835.00

Total per month

Grade IV - Mikkals

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹12,835.00

Total per month

Grade IV - Kitchen assistant

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹12,835.00

Total per month

Grade IV - Stall server

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹12,835.00

Total per month

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

Total per month

Grade V - Room attendant

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹12,787.00

Total per month

Grade V - Luggage carrier

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹12,787.00

Total per month

Grade V - Lasker

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹12,787.00

Total per month

Grade V - Masalchi

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹12,787.00

Total per month

Grade V - Gardener

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹12,787.00

Total per month

Grade V - Chambermaid

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹12,787.00

Total per month

Grade V - Water carrier

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹12,787.00

Total per month

Grade V - Office boy

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹12,787.00

Total per month

Grade V - Page boy

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹12,787.00

Total per month

Grade V - Lift operator

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹12,787.00

Total per month

Grade I - Briyani master

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹13,014.00

Total per month

Grade I - Steno-Typist

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹13,014.00

Total per month

Grade I - Assistant manager

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹13,014.00

Total per month

Grade I - Head cook

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹13,014.00

Total per month

Grade I - Head Baker

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹13,014.00

Total per month

Grade I - Sweet & savor maker

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹13,014.00

Total per month

Grade I - Receptionist

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹13,014.00

Total per month

Grade I - Supervisor

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹13,014.00

Total per month

Grade I - Clerk (including bill writer)

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹13,014.00

Total per month

Grade I - Typist

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹13,014.00

Total per month

Grade I - Telephone operator

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹13,014.00

Total per month

Grade I - Cashier

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹13,014.00

Total per month

Grade I - Accountant

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹13,014.00

Total per month

Grade I - Purchase officer

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹13,014.00

Total per month

Grade II - Assistant cook

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹12,957.00

Total per month

Grade II - Baker

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹12,957.00

Total per month

Grade II - Steward

Minimum wage with effect from 2 September 2024

₹12,957.00

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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