Minimum Wage – Puducherry, Hotels and Restaurants - Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam Regions
- Valid on April 2026
- The amounts are in Indian Rupee.
Category of workers
| Total per month | |
| Grade II - Barman Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹12,957.00 |
| Grade II - Head house keeper Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹12,957.00 |
| Grade II - Pantry in-charge Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹12,957.00 |
| Grade III - Assistant cook (Chinna aduppu) Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹12,891.00 |
| Grade III - Dosai maker Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹12,891.00 |
| Grade III - Idli maker Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹12,891.00 |
| Grade III - Icecream, tea and coffee milk maker Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹12,891.00 |
| Grade III - Porota and roti maker Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹12,891.00 |
| Grade III - Head waiter Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹12,891.00 |
| Grade III - Grinder Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹12,891.00 |
| Grade III - Driver Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹12,891.00 |
| Grade III - Electrician Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹12,891.00 |
| Grade III - Air-conditioner Mechanic Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹12,891.00 |
| Grade III - Plumber Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹12,891.00 |
| Grade III - Carpenter Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹12,891.00 |
| Grade III - Tailor Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹12,891.00 |
| Grade III - Watchman and security guard Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹12,891.00 |
| Grade IV - Supplier Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹12,835.00 |
| Grade IV - Room server Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹12,835.00 |
| Grade IV - Waiter Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹12,835.00 |
| Grade IV - Bearer Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹12,835.00 |
| Grade IV - Store assistant Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹12,835.00 |
| Grade IV - Vegetable cutter Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹12,835.00 |
| Grade IV - Coffee fryer and grinder Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹12,835.00 |
| Grade IV - Pantry man Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹12,835.00 |
| Grade IV - Mikkals Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹12,835.00 |
| Grade IV - Kitchen assistant Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹12,835.00 |
| Grade IV - Stall server Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹12,835.00 |
| Grade V - Cleaner or all categories (such as vessel cleaner, plate washer & table cleaner) Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹12,787.00 |
| Grade V - Room attendant Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹12,787.00 |
| Grade V - Luggage carrier Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹12,787.00 |
| Grade V - Lasker Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹12,787.00 |
| Grade V - Masalchi Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹12,787.00 |
| Grade V - Gardener Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹12,787.00 |
| Grade V - Chambermaid Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹12,787.00 |
| Grade V - Water carrier Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹12,787.00 |
| Grade V - Office boy Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹12,787.00 |
| Grade V - Page boy Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹12,787.00 |
| Grade V - Lift operator Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹12,787.00 |
| Grade I - Briyani master Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹13,014.00 |
| Grade I - Steno-Typist Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹13,014.00 |
| Grade I - Assistant manager Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹13,014.00 |
| Grade I - Head cook Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹13,014.00 |
| Grade I - Head Baker Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹13,014.00 |
| Grade I - Sweet & savor maker Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹13,014.00 |
| Grade I - Receptionist Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹13,014.00 |
| Grade I - Supervisor Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹13,014.00 |
| Grade I - Clerk (including bill writer) Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹13,014.00 |
| Grade I - Typist Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹13,014.00 |
| Grade I - Telephone operator Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹13,014.00 |
| Grade I - Cashier Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹13,014.00 |
| Grade I - Accountant Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹13,014.00 |
| Grade I - Purchase officer Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹13,014.00 |
| Grade II - Assistant cook Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹12,957.00 |
| Grade II - Baker Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹12,957.00 |
| Grade II - Steward Minimum wage with effect from September 2, 2024 | ₹12,957.00 |
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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