Minimum Wages of Bihar
Minimum Wage Rates
Categories of Workers:Unskilled
Wages Per Day:428
Wages Per Month:11128
VDA Per Day:8
VDA Per Month:208
Total Per Month:11336
Total Per Day:436
Categories of Workers:Semi-Skilled
Wages Per Day:444
Wages Per Month:11544
VDA Per Day:8
VDA Per Month:208
Total Per Month:11752
Total Per Day:452
Categories of Workers:Skilled
Wages Per Day:541
Wages Per Month:14066
VDA Per Day:10
VDA Per Month:260
Total Per Month:14326
Total Per Day:551
Categories of Workers:Highly Skilled
Wages Per Day:660
Wages Per Month:17160
VDA Per Day:12
VDA Per Month:312
Total Per Month:17472
Total Per Day:672
Employment Categories & Additional Benefits
Description:It is to guarantee that workers in scheduled jobs are paid a fair minimum wage, avoid exploitation, and maintain a minimal standard of living.
Applicability:It covers Bihar scheduled jobs even it every employee, contract labourer and labourers. It relates to government buildings, local governments, mines, factories, and other scheduled industries. It does not include members of the armed forces
Over-Time Wages:Twice the minimum wage
Penalty & Compensation for paying less than Minimum Wages
Penalty:Fine of Rs. 500/- or 6 months imprisonment or both