Minimum Wage – Plastic

This is an archived Minimum Wage
The current minimum wage in Bangladesh is BDT1,500.00 per month in 2013. It became valid on December 2, 2013.
  • The amounts are in Bangladeshi Taka.

Labor classification and hierarchy

Monthly Basic Wage House Rent Allowance Medical Allowance Travel + Food Allowance Monthly Total Wage
Grade 1 - 1. Foreman
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT8,500.00 BDT3,400.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT12,900.00
Grade 1 - 2. Senior Operator (for Production and Maintenance)
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT8,500.00 BDT3,400.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT12,900.00
Grade 1 - 3. Mechanical Supervisor
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT8,500.00 BDT3,400.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT12,900.00
Grade 1 - 4. Senior Quality Inspector
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT8,500.00 BDT3,400.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT12,900.00
Grade 2 - 1. Operator (for production and maintenance)
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT7,800.00 BDT3,120.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT11,920.00
Grade 2 - 2. Machine Operator / Machineman
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT7,800.00 BDT3,120.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT11,920.00
Grade 2 - 3. Hand machine operator
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT7,800.00 BDT3,120.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT11,920.00
Grade 2 - 4. Electrician
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT7,800.00 BDT3,120.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT11,920.00
Grade 2 - 5. Technician (mold)
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT7,800.00 BDT3,120.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT11,920.00
Grade 2 - 6. Welder
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT7,800.00 BDT3,120.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT11,920.00
Grade 2 - 7. Quality Inspector
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT7,800.00 BDT3,120.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT11,920.00
Grade 2 - 8. Mechanic
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT7,800.00 BDT3,120.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT11,920.00
Grade 2 - 9. Assembler
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT7,800.00 BDT3,120.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT11,920.00
Grade 2 - 10. Sampleman
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT7,800.00 BDT3,120.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT11,920.00
Grade 2 - 11. Operators (boilers, generators, chiller compressors, pumps)
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT7,800.00 BDT3,120.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT11,920.00
Grade 3 - 1. Fitter
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT6,500.00 BDT2,600.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT10,100.00
Grade 3 - 2. Packer
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT6,500.00 BDT2,600.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT10,100.00
Grade 3 - 3. Assistant Operator (for Production and Maintenance)
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT6,500.00 BDT2,600.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT10,100.00
Grade 3 - 4. Assistant Electrician
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT6,500.00 BDT2,600.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT10,100.00
Grade 3 - 5. Assistant Technician (Mold)
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT6,500.00 BDT2,600.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT10,100.00
Grade 3 - 6. Assistant Welder
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT6,500.00 BDT2,600.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT10,100.00
Grade 3 - 7. Assistant Quality Inspector
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT6,500.00 BDT2,600.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT10,100.00
Grade 3 - 8. Assistant Mechanic / Junior Machineman / Machine Assistant
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT6,500.00 BDT2,600.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT10,100.00
Grade 3 - 9. Assistant Assembler
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT6,500.00 BDT2,600.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT10,100.00
Grade 3 - 10. Cutterman / Cuttingman
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT6,500.00 BDT2,600.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT10,100.00
Grade 4 - 1. Assistant Fitter / Plumber / Painter / Mason
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT5,000.00 BDT2,000.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT8,000.00
Grade 4 - 2. Assistant Packer
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT5,000.00 BDT2,000.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT8,000.00
Grade 4 - 3. Ordinary workers
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT5,000.00 BDT2,000.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT8,000.00
Grade 4 - 4. Helper (all sections)
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT5,000.00 BDT2,000.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT8,000.00
Grade 4 - 5. Mold polisher
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT5,000.00 BDT2,000.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT8,000.00
Grade 1 - 1. Store keeper
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT7,800.00 BDT3,120.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT11,920.00
Grade 1 - 2. Senior Fireman
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT7,800.00 BDT3,120.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT11,920.00
Grade 1 - 3. Accountant
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT7,800.00 BDT3,120.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT11,920.00
Grade 1 - 4. Computer operator
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT7,800.00 BDT3,120.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT11,920.00
Grade 1 - 5. Senior Office Assistant
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT7,800.00 BDT3,120.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT11,920.00
Grade 1 - 6. Time keeper
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT7,800.00 BDT3,120.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT11,920.00
Grade 2 - 1. Office Assistant
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT6,500.00 BDT2,600.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT10,100.00
Grade 2 - 2. Assistant Accountant / Cashier
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT6,500.00 BDT2,600.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT10,100.00
Grade 2 - 3. Nurse / Medical Assistant
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT6,500.00 BDT2,600.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT10,100.00
Grade 2 - 4. Assistant Store Keeper / Store Assistant
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT6,500.00 BDT2,600.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT10,100.00
Grade 2 - 5. Junior computer operator
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT6,500.00 BDT2,600.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT10,100.00
Grade 2 - 6. Telephone operator
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT6,500.00 BDT2,600.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT10,100.00
Grade 2 - 7. Driver
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT6,500.00 BDT2,600.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT10,100.00
Grade 2 - 8. Distribution Assistant / Salesman
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT6,500.00 BDT2,600.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT10,100.00
Grade 2 - 9. HR / Compliance / Admin Assistant
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT6,500.00 BDT2,600.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT10,100.00
Grade 2 - 10. Elevator operator
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT6,500.00 BDT2,600.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT10,100.00
Grade 3 - 1. Peon
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT5,000.00 BDT2,000.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT8,000.00
Grade 3 - 2. Cook
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT5,000.00 BDT2,000.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT8,000.00
Grade 3 - 3. Doorman / Security Guard / Guard
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT5,000.00 BDT2,000.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT8,000.00
Grade 3 - 4. Sweeper / Cleaner / Scrubber
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT5,000.00 BDT2,000.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT8,000.00
Grade 3 - 5. Gardener / Canteen Boy
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT5,000.00 BDT2,000.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT8,000.00
Grade 3 - 6. Nanny
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT5,000.00 BDT2,000.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT8,000.00
Grade 3 - 7. Baby sitter
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT5,000.00 BDT2,000.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT8,000.00
Grade 3 - 8. Binder
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT5,000.00 BDT2,000.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT8,000.00
Grade 3 - 9. Assistant Production Reporter
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT5,000.00 BDT2,000.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT8,000.00
Grade 3 - 10. Distribution Helper
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT5,000.00 BDT2,000.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT8,000.00
Grade 3 - 11. Driver Assistant
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT5,000.00 BDT2,000.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT8,000.00
Grade 3 - 12. Assistant Fireman
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
BDT5,000.00 BDT2,000.00 BDT500.00 BDT500.00 BDT8,000.00

Source

According to the Labour Act 2006, the monthly minimum wage is determined based on the working hours per week.

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Minimum Wages - Bangladesh - Archive

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