Minimum Wage – Kerala, Star Hotel
- Valid on April 2026
- The amounts are in Indian Rupee.
Job Title
| Per month | VDA per month | Per month | Allowance per month | Total per month | |
| Category B: Chief Accounts Officer Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹22,840.00 | ₹170.00 | ₹23,690.00 | ₹190.00 | ₹24,640.00 |
| Category C: Assistant Manager Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹20,080.00 | ₹150.00 | ₹20,830.00 | ₹160.00 | ₹21,630.00 |
| Category D: Guest Relations Supervisor Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹17,810.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹18,510.00 | ₹150.00 | ₹19,260.00 |
| Category D: Dining Room Supervisor Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹17,810.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹18,510.00 | ₹150.00 | ₹19,260.00 |
| Category D: Commis First Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹17,810.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹18,510.00 | ₹150.00 | ₹19,260.00 |
| Category D: Gym Instructor Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹17,810.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹18,510.00 | ₹150.00 | ₹19,260.00 |
| Category D: Yoga Trainer/Instructor Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹17,810.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹18,510.00 | ₹150.00 | ₹19,260.00 |
| Category D: Therapist Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹17,810.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹18,510.00 | ₹150.00 | ₹19,260.00 |
| Category E: Accountant Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹15,940.00 | ₹130.00 | ₹16,590.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹17,290.00 |
| Category E: Cashier Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹15,940.00 | ₹130.00 | ₹16,590.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹17,290.00 |
| Category E: Senior Assistant Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹15,940.00 | ₹130.00 | ₹16,590.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹17,290.00 |
| Category E: Senior Clerk Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹15,940.00 | ₹130.00 | ₹16,590.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹17,290.00 |
| Category E: Telephone Operator Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹15,940.00 | ₹130.00 | ₹16,590.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹17,290.00 |
| Category E: Receptionist Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹15,940.00 | ₹130.00 | ₹16,590.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹17,290.00 |
| Category E: Senior Front Office Assistant Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹15,940.00 | ₹130.00 | ₹16,590.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹17,290.00 |
| Category E: Senior Front Office Executive Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹15,940.00 | ₹130.00 | ₹16,590.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹17,290.00 |
| Category E: Computer Technician Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹15,940.00 | ₹130.00 | ₹16,590.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹17,290.00 |
| Category C: Bar Manager Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹20,080.00 | ₹150.00 | ₹20,830.00 | ₹160.00 | ₹21,630.00 |
| Category C: Banquet Manager Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹20,080.00 | ₹150.00 | ₹20,830.00 | ₹160.00 | ₹21,630.00 |
| Category C: Assistant Food and Beverage Manager Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹20,080.00 | ₹150.00 | ₹20,830.00 | ₹160.00 | ₹21,630.00 |
| Category C: Restaurant Manager Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹20,080.00 | ₹150.00 | ₹20,830.00 | ₹160.00 | ₹21,630.00 |
| Category C: Kitchen Steward Manager Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹20,080.00 | ₹150.00 | ₹20,830.00 | ₹160.00 | ₹21,630.00 |
| Category C: Chief Steward Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹20,080.00 | ₹150.00 | ₹20,830.00 | ₹160.00 | ₹21,630.00 |
| Category C: Guest Relations Manager Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹20,080.00 | ₹150.00 | ₹20,830.00 | ₹160.00 | ₹21,630.00 |
| Category C: Lobby Manager Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹20,080.00 | ₹150.00 | ₹20,830.00 | ₹160.00 | ₹21,630.00 |
| Category C: Sous-Chef Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹20,080.00 | ₹150.00 | ₹20,830.00 | ₹160.00 | ₹21,630.00 |
| Category C: C.D.P/Chef-De-Ceuvre Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹20,080.00 | ₹150.00 | ₹20,830.00 | ₹160.00 | ₹21,630.00 |
| Category C: Marketing Executive Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹20,080.00 | ₹150.00 | ₹20,830.00 | ₹160.00 | ₹21,630.00 |
| Category C: Sales Executive Manager Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹20,080.00 | ₹150.00 | ₹20,830.00 | ₹160.00 | ₹21,630.00 |
| Category D: Assistant Bar Manager Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹17,810.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹18,510.00 | ₹150.00 | ₹19,260.00 |
| Category D: Senior Captain Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹17,810.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹18,510.00 | ₹150.00 | ₹19,260.00 |
| Category D: H.R. Supervisor Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹17,810.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹18,510.00 | ₹150.00 | ₹19,260.00 |
| Category D: Floor Supervisor Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹17,810.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹18,510.00 | ₹150.00 | ₹19,260.00 |
| Category D: Linen Room Supervisor Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹17,810.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹18,510.00 | ₹150.00 | ₹19,260.00 |
| Category D: Security Supervisor Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹17,810.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹18,510.00 | ₹150.00 | ₹19,260.00 |
| Category D: Front Office Supervisor Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹17,810.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹18,510.00 | ₹150.00 | ₹19,260.00 |
| Category D: Kitchen Stewarding Supervisor Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹17,810.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹18,510.00 | ₹150.00 | ₹19,260.00 |
| Category D: Banquest Supervisor Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹17,810.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹18,510.00 | ₹150.00 | ₹19,260.00 |
| Category D: Trainee Supervisor Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹17,810.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹18,510.00 | ₹150.00 | ₹19,260.00 |
| Category D: Supervisors Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹17,810.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹18,510.00 | ₹150.00 | ₹19,260.00 |
| Category D: Head Chauffeur Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹17,810.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹18,510.00 | ₹150.00 | ₹19,260.00 |
| Category D: Secretary/Personal Secretary/Personal Assistant/Confidential Assistant/Private Secretary Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹17,810.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹18,510.00 | ₹150.00 | ₹19,260.00 |
| Category D: Head Mechanic Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹17,810.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹18,510.00 | ₹150.00 | ₹19,260.00 |
| Category D: Business Centre Executive Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹17,810.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹18,510.00 | ₹150.00 | ₹19,260.00 |
| Category A: Manager Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹26,090.00 | ₹190.00 | ₹27,040.00 | ₹210.00 | ₹28,090.00 |
| Category B: Accounts Manager Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹22,840.00 | ₹170.00 | ₹23,690.00 | ₹190.00 | ₹24,640.00 |
| Category E: Senior Mechanic Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹15,940.00 | ₹130.00 | ₹16,590.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹17,290.00 |
| Category E: Overseer Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹15,940.00 | ₹130.00 | ₹16,590.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹17,290.00 |
| Category E: Head Cook/Chief Cook Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹15,940.00 | ₹130.00 | ₹16,590.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹17,290.00 |
| Category E: Commis Second Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹15,940.00 | ₹130.00 | ₹16,590.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹17,290.00 |
| Category E: Srank (Boat/House Boat) Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹15,940.00 | ₹130.00 | ₹16,590.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹17,290.00 |
| Category F: Junior Accountant Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹15,940.00 | ₹130.00 | ₹16,590.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹17,290.00 |
| Category F: Assistant Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹15,940.00 | ₹130.00 | ₹16,590.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹17,290.00 |
| Category F: Clerk Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹15,940.00 | ₹130.00 | ₹16,590.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹17,290.00 |
| Category F: Typist Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹15,940.00 | ₹130.00 | ₹16,590.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹17,290.00 |
| Category F: Junior Front Office Assistant Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹15,940.00 | ₹130.00 | ₹16,590.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹17,290.00 |
| Category F: Junior Front Office Executive Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹15,940.00 | ₹130.00 | ₹16,590.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹17,290.00 |
| Category F: Mechanic Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹15,940.00 | ₹130.00 | ₹16,590.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹17,290.00 |
| Category F: Electrician Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹15,940.00 | ₹130.00 | ₹16,590.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹17,290.00 |
| Category F: Line Man Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹15,940.00 | ₹130.00 | ₹16,590.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹17,290.00 |
| Category F: A.C. Technician Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹15,940.00 | ₹130.00 | ₹16,590.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹17,290.00 |
| Category F: Plumber Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹15,940.00 | ₹130.00 | ₹16,590.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹17,290.00 |
| Category F: Pump Operator Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹15,940.00 | ₹130.00 | ₹16,590.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹17,290.00 |
| Category F: Carpenter Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹15,940.00 | ₹130.00 | ₹16,590.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹17,290.00 |
| Category F: Chauffeur Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹15,940.00 | ₹130.00 | ₹16,590.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹17,290.00 |
| Category F: Tally Clerk Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹15,940.00 | ₹130.00 | ₹16,590.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹17,290.00 |
| Category F: Store Keeper/Record Keeper Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹15,940.00 | ₹130.00 | ₹16,590.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹17,290.00 |
| Category F: Store Clerk Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹15,940.00 | ₹130.00 | ₹16,590.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹17,290.00 |
| Category F: Steward Clerk Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹15,940.00 | ₹130.00 | ₹16,590.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹17,290.00 |
| Category F: Painter Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹15,940.00 | ₹130.00 | ₹16,590.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹17,290.00 |
| Category F: Sergeant Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹15,940.00 | ₹130.00 | ₹16,590.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹17,290.00 |
| Category F: Engine Driver (House Boat)/Boat Driver Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹15,940.00 | ₹130.00 | ₹16,590.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹17,290.00 |
| Category F: Steward/Waiter Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹15,940.00 | ₹130.00 | ₹16,590.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹17,290.00 |
| Category B: Chief Accountant Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹22,840.00 | ₹170.00 | ₹23,690.00 | ₹190.00 | ₹24,640.00 |
| Category B: H.R. Manager Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹22,840.00 | ₹170.00 | ₹23,690.00 | ₹190.00 | ₹24,640.00 |
| Category B: Administrative Manager Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹22,840.00 | ₹170.00 | ₹23,690.00 | ₹190.00 | ₹24,640.00 |
| Category B: Personnel Manager Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹22,840.00 | ₹170.00 | ₹23,690.00 | ₹190.00 | ₹24,640.00 |
| Category B: Front Office Manager Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹22,840.00 | ₹170.00 | ₹23,690.00 | ₹190.00 | ₹24,640.00 |
| Category B: Marketing Manager Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹22,840.00 | ₹170.00 | ₹23,690.00 | ₹190.00 | ₹24,640.00 |
| Category B: Sales Manager Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹22,840.00 | ₹170.00 | ₹23,690.00 | ₹190.00 | ₹24,640.00 |
| Category B: Purchase Manager Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹22,840.00 | ₹170.00 | ₹23,690.00 | ₹190.00 | ₹24,640.00 |
| Category B: Planning Manager Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹22,840.00 | ₹170.00 | ₹23,690.00 | ₹190.00 | ₹24,640.00 |
| Category B: Research Head Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹22,840.00 | ₹170.00 | ₹23,690.00 | ₹190.00 | ₹24,640.00 |
| Category B: Executive House Keeper Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹22,840.00 | ₹170.00 | ₹23,690.00 | ₹190.00 | ₹24,640.00 |
| Category B: Executive Chief Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹22,840.00 | ₹170.00 | ₹23,690.00 | ₹190.00 | ₹24,640.00 |
| Category B: Security Officer Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹22,840.00 | ₹170.00 | ₹23,690.00 | ₹190.00 | ₹24,640.00 |
| Category B: Security Manager Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹22,840.00 | ₹170.00 | ₹23,690.00 | ₹190.00 | ₹24,641.00 |
| Category B: Project Engineer Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹22,840.00 | ₹170.00 | ₹23,690.00 | ₹190.00 | ₹24,642.00 |
| Category B: Engineer Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹22,840.00 | ₹170.00 | ₹23,690.00 | ₹190.00 | ₹24,643.00 |
| Category B: I.T. Manager Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹22,840.00 | ₹170.00 | ₹23,690.00 | ₹190.00 | ₹24,644.00 |
| Category B: System Manager Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹22,840.00 | ₹170.00 | ₹23,690.00 | ₹190.00 | ₹24,645.00 |
| Category B: Saloon Manager Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹22,840.00 | ₹170.00 | ₹23,690.00 | ₹190.00 | ₹24,646.00 |
| Category B: Superintendent Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹22,840.00 | ₹170.00 | ₹23,690.00 | ₹190.00 | ₹24,647.00 |
| Category C: Shift Manager Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹20,080.00 | ₹150.00 | ₹20,830.00 | ₹160.00 | ₹21,630.00 |
| Category F: Cook Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹15,940.00 | ₹130.00 | ₹16,590.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹17,290.00 |
| Category F: Gym Assistant Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹15,940.00 | ₹130.00 | ₹16,590.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹17,290.00 |
| Category F: Beautician Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹15,940.00 | ₹130.00 | ₹16,590.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹17,290.00 |
| Category F: Hair Stylist Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹15,940.00 | ₹130.00 | ₹16,590.00 | ₹140.00 | ₹17,290.00 |
| Category G: H.R. Attender Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹13,970.00 | ₹110.00 | ₹14,520.00 | ₹120.00 | ₹15,120.00 |
| Category G: Kitchen Stewarding Staff Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹13,970.00 | ₹110.00 | ₹14,520.00 | ₹120.00 | ₹15,120.00 |
| Category G: Houseman/Room Boy Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹13,970.00 | ₹110.00 | ₹14,520.00 | ₹120.00 | ₹15,120.00 |
| Category G: Security Guard Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹13,970.00 | ₹110.00 | ₹14,520.00 | ₹120.00 | ₹15,120.00 |
| Category G: Commis Third Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹13,970.00 | ₹110.00 | ₹14,520.00 | ₹120.00 | ₹15,120.00 |
| Category G: Bell Boys Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹13,970.00 | ₹110.00 | ₹14,520.00 | ₹120.00 | ₹15,120.00 |
| Category G: Office Boys Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹13,970.00 | ₹110.00 | ₹14,520.00 | ₹120.00 | ₹15,120.00 |
| Category G: Gardener Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹13,970.00 | ₹110.00 | ₹14,520.00 | ₹120.00 | ₹15,120.00 |
| Category G: Pool Assistant Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹13,970.00 | ₹110.00 | ₹14,520.00 | ₹120.00 | ₹15,120.00 |
| Category G: Lift Operator Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹13,970.00 | ₹110.00 | ₹14,520.00 | ₹120.00 | ₹15,120.00 |
| Category G: Store Attender Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹13,970.00 | ₹110.00 | ₹14,520.00 | ₹120.00 | ₹15,120.00 |
| Category G: Valet Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹13,970.00 | ₹110.00 | ₹14,520.00 | ₹120.00 | ₹15,120.00 |
| Category G: Lasear Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹13,970.00 | ₹110.00 | ₹14,520.00 | ₹120.00 | ₹15,120.00 |
| Category H: Peon Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹13,290.00 | ₹100.00 | ₹13,790.00 | ₹110.00 | ₹14,340.00 |
| Category H: Helper Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹13,290.00 | ₹100.00 | ₹13,790.00 | ₹110.00 | ₹14,340.00 |
| Category H: Scavanger Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹13,290.00 | ₹100.00 | ₹13,790.00 | ₹110.00 | ₹14,340.00 |
| Category H: Cleaner Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹13,290.00 | ₹100.00 | ₹13,790.00 | ₹110.00 | ₹14,340.00 |
| Category H: Dishwasher Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹13,290.00 | ₹100.00 | ₹13,790.00 | ₹110.00 | ₹14,340.00 |
| Category H: Washerman Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹13,290.00 | ₹100.00 | ₹13,790.00 | ₹110.00 | ₹14,340.00 |
| Category H: Pressman Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹13,290.00 | ₹100.00 | ₹13,790.00 | ₹110.00 | ₹14,340.00 |
| Category H: Stainer Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹13,290.00 | ₹100.00 | ₹13,790.00 | ₹110.00 | ₹14,340.00 |
| Category H: Tailor Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹13,290.00 | ₹100.00 | ₹13,790.00 | ₹110.00 | ₹14,340.00 |
| Category H: Life Guard Minimum wage with effect from September 6, 2022 | ₹13,290.00 | ₹100.00 | ₹13,790.00 | ₹110.00 | ₹14,340.00 |
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.
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