Minimum wages · Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Minimum wages
The latest minimum wage rates for shops and establishments in Tamil Nadu, in force from 1 April 2026, by zone and skill level, with the notification.
At a glance
- In force from
- 1 Apr 2026
- Rate tables
- 4
- Rates listed
- 20
- Notification
The notification
- Category
- Shops and establishments
- In force from
- 1 April 2026
- Earlier revisions
- 1 April 2025 · 11 September 2024 · 1 April 2024 · 1 April 2023 · 1 April 2022 · 1 April 2020 and 4 earlier
- Manager, Sales Manager, Field Officer, Development Officer, Officer in Charge
- Basic per month
- ₹7,390
- DA per month
- ₹7,353
- Total per month
- ₹14,743
- Total per day
- ₹567.04
- Asst Manager, Accountant, Supervisor, Sales Executive, Purchaser, Store Keeper, Agent, Sales Promotion Employees
- Basic per month
- ₹6,880
- DA per month
- ₹7,353
- Total per month
- ₹14,233
- Total per day
- ₹547.41
- Cashier, Clerk, Typist-cum-clerk, Typist, Stenographer, Salesman, Sales Representative, Auction Bidder, Tradesman, Bill writer
- Basic per month
- ₹6,829
- DA per month
- ₹7,353
- Total per month
- ₹14,182
- Total per day
- ₹545.46
- Bill Collector, Booking Clerk, Bill clerk, Godown Keeper, Asst Salesman, Godown in-charge, Accounts Assistant, Receptionist, Lineman, Tally clerk, Weighman, Security guard, Driver
- Basic per month
- ₹6,767
- DA per month
- ₹7,353
- Total per month
- ₹14,120
- Total per day
- ₹543.08
- Peon, Watchman, Shop Assistant, Helper, Packer, Attender, Delivery boy, Messenger, Lift Operator, Shop boy, Water boy, Sweeper, Gardner, Scavenger
- Basic per month
- ₹6,691
- DA per month
- ₹7,353
- Total per month
- ₹14,044
- Total per day
- ₹540.15
| Skill level | Basic per month | DA per month | Total per month | Total per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manager, Sales Manager, Field Officer, Development Officer, Officer in Charge | ₹7,390 | ₹7,353 | ₹14,743 | ₹567.04 |
| Asst Manager, Accountant, Supervisor, Sales Executive, Purchaser, Store Keeper, Agent, Sales Promotion Employees | ₹6,880 | ₹7,353 | ₹14,233 | ₹547.41 |
| Cashier, Clerk, Typist-cum-clerk, Typist, Stenographer, Salesman, Sales Representative, Auction Bidder, Tradesman, Bill writer | ₹6,829 | ₹7,353 | ₹14,182 | ₹545.46 |
| Bill Collector, Booking Clerk, Bill clerk, Godown Keeper, Asst Salesman, Godown in-charge, Accounts Assistant, Receptionist, Lineman, Tally clerk, Weighman, Security guard, Driver | ₹6,767 | ₹7,353 | ₹14,120 | ₹543.08 |
| Peon, Watchman, Shop Assistant, Helper, Packer, Attender, Delivery boy, Messenger, Lift Operator, Shop boy, Water boy, Sweeper, Gardner, Scavenger | ₹6,691 | ₹7,353 | ₹14,044 | ₹540.15 |
- Manager, Sales Manager, Field Officer, Development Officer, Officer in Charge
- Basic per month
- ₹7,328
- DA per month
- ₹7,353
- Total per month
- ₹14,681
- Total per day
- ₹564.65
- Asst Manager, Accountant, Supervisor, Sales Executive, Purchaser, Store Keeper, Agent, Sales Promotion Employees
- Basic per month
- ₹6,815
- DA per month
- ₹7,353
- Total per month
- ₹14,168
- Total per day
- ₹544.91
- Cashier, Clerk, Typist-cum-clerk, Typist, Stenographer, Salesman, Sales Representative, Auction Bidder, Tradesman, Bill writer
- Basic per month
- ₹6,753
- DA per month
- ₹7,353
- Total per month
- ₹14,106
- Total per day
- ₹542.54
- Bill Collector, Booking Clerk, Bill clerk, Godown Keeper, Asst Salesman, Godown in-charge, Accounts Assistant, Receptionist, Lineman, Tally clerk, Weighman, Security guard, Driver
- Basic per month
- ₹6,691
- DA per month
- ₹7,353
- Total per month
- ₹14,044
- Total per day
- ₹540.15
- Peon, Watchman, Shop Assistant, Helper, Packer, Attender, Delivery boy, Messenger, Lift Operator, Shop boy, Water boy, Sweeper, Gardner, Scavenger
- Basic per month
- ₹6,619
- DA per month
- ₹7,353
- Total per month
- ₹13,972
- Total per day
- ₹537.38
| Skill level | Basic per month | DA per month | Total per month | Total per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manager, Sales Manager, Field Officer, Development Officer, Officer in Charge | ₹7,328 | ₹7,353 | ₹14,681 | ₹564.65 |
| Asst Manager, Accountant, Supervisor, Sales Executive, Purchaser, Store Keeper, Agent, Sales Promotion Employees | ₹6,815 | ₹7,353 | ₹14,168 | ₹544.91 |
| Cashier, Clerk, Typist-cum-clerk, Typist, Stenographer, Salesman, Sales Representative, Auction Bidder, Tradesman, Bill writer | ₹6,753 | ₹7,353 | ₹14,106 | ₹542.54 |
| Bill Collector, Booking Clerk, Bill clerk, Godown Keeper, Asst Salesman, Godown in-charge, Accounts Assistant, Receptionist, Lineman, Tally clerk, Weighman, Security guard, Driver | ₹6,691 | ₹7,353 | ₹14,044 | ₹540.15 |
| Peon, Watchman, Shop Assistant, Helper, Packer, Attender, Delivery boy, Messenger, Lift Operator, Shop boy, Water boy, Sweeper, Gardner, Scavenger | ₹6,619 | ₹7,353 | ₹13,972 | ₹537.38 |
- Manager, Sales Manager, Field Officer, Development Officer, Officer in Charge
- Basic per month
- ₹7,264
- DA per month
- ₹7,353
- Total per month
- ₹14,617
- Total per day
- ₹562.19
- Asst Manager, Accountant, Supervisor, Sales Executive, Purchaser, Store Keeper, Agent, Sales Promotion Employees
- Basic per month
- ₹6,753
- DA per month
- ₹7,353
- Total per month
- ₹14,106
- Total per day
- ₹542.54
- Cashier, Clerk, Typist-cum-clerk, Typist, Stenographer, Salesman, Sales Representative, Auction Bidder, Tradesman, Bill writer
- Basic per month
- ₹6,680
- DA per month
- ₹7,353
- Total per month
- ₹14,033
- Total per day
- ₹539.73
- Bill Collector, Booking Clerk, Bill clerk, Godown Keeper, Asst Salesman, Godown in-charge, Accounts Assistant, Receptionist, Lineman, Tally clerk, Weighman, Security guard, Driver
- Basic per month
- ₹6,619
- DA per month
- ₹7,353
- Total per month
- ₹13,972
- Total per day
- ₹537.38
- Peon, Watchman, Shop Assistant, Helper, Packer, Attender, Delivery boy, Messenger, Lift Operator, Shop boy, Water boy, Sweeper, Gardner, Scavenger
- Basic per month
- ₹6,541
- DA per month
- ₹7,353
- Total per month
- ₹13,894
- Total per day
- ₹534.38
| Skill level | Basic per month | DA per month | Total per month | Total per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manager, Sales Manager, Field Officer, Development Officer, Officer in Charge | ₹7,264 | ₹7,353 | ₹14,617 | ₹562.19 |
| Asst Manager, Accountant, Supervisor, Sales Executive, Purchaser, Store Keeper, Agent, Sales Promotion Employees | ₹6,753 | ₹7,353 | ₹14,106 | ₹542.54 |
| Cashier, Clerk, Typist-cum-clerk, Typist, Stenographer, Salesman, Sales Representative, Auction Bidder, Tradesman, Bill writer | ₹6,680 | ₹7,353 | ₹14,033 | ₹539.73 |
| Bill Collector, Booking Clerk, Bill clerk, Godown Keeper, Asst Salesman, Godown in-charge, Accounts Assistant, Receptionist, Lineman, Tally clerk, Weighman, Security guard, Driver | ₹6,619 | ₹7,353 | ₹13,972 | ₹537.38 |
| Peon, Watchman, Shop Assistant, Helper, Packer, Attender, Delivery boy, Messenger, Lift Operator, Shop boy, Water boy, Sweeper, Gardner, Scavenger | ₹6,541 | ₹7,353 | ₹13,894 | ₹534.38 |
- Manager, Sales Manager, Field Officer, Development Officer, Officer in Charge
- Basic per month
- ₹7,214
- DA per month
- ₹7,353
- Total per month
- ₹14,567
- Total per day
- ₹560.27
- Asst Manager, Accountant, Supervisor, Sales Executive, Purchaser, Store Keeper, Agent, Sales Promotion Employees
- Basic per month
- ₹6,691
- DA per month
- ₹7,353
- Total per month
- ₹14,044
- Total per day
- ₹540.15
- Cashier, Clerk, Typist-cum-clerk, Typist, Stenographer, Salesman, Sales Representative, Auction Bidder, Tradesman, Bill writer
- Basic per month
- ₹6,619
- DA per month
- ₹7,353
- Total per month
- ₹13,972
- Total per day
- ₹537.38
- Bill Collector, Booking Clerk, Bill clerk, Godown Keeper, Asst Salesman, Godown in-charge, Accounts Assistant, Receptionist, Lineman, Tally clerk, Weighman, Security guard, Driver
- Basic per month
- ₹6,553
- DA per month
- ₹7,353
- Total per month
- ₹13,906
- Total per day
- ₹534.85
- Peon, Watchman, Shop Assistant, Helper, Packer, Attender, Delivery boy, Messenger, Lift Operator, Shop boy, Water boy, Sweeper, Gardner, Scavenger
- Basic per month
- ₹6,470
- DA per month
- ₹7,353
- Total per month
- ₹13,823
- Total per day
- ₹531.65
| Skill level | Basic per month | DA per month | Total per month | Total per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manager, Sales Manager, Field Officer, Development Officer, Officer in Charge | ₹7,214 | ₹7,353 | ₹14,567 | ₹560.27 |
| Asst Manager, Accountant, Supervisor, Sales Executive, Purchaser, Store Keeper, Agent, Sales Promotion Employees | ₹6,691 | ₹7,353 | ₹14,044 | ₹540.15 |
| Cashier, Clerk, Typist-cum-clerk, Typist, Stenographer, Salesman, Sales Representative, Auction Bidder, Tradesman, Bill writer | ₹6,619 | ₹7,353 | ₹13,972 | ₹537.38 |
| Bill Collector, Booking Clerk, Bill clerk, Godown Keeper, Asst Salesman, Godown in-charge, Accounts Assistant, Receptionist, Lineman, Tally clerk, Weighman, Security guard, Driver | ₹6,553 | ₹7,353 | ₹13,906 | ₹534.85 |
| Peon, Watchman, Shop Assistant, Helper, Packer, Attender, Delivery boy, Messenger, Lift Operator, Shop boy, Water boy, Sweeper, Gardner, Scavenger | ₹6,470 | ₹7,353 | ₹13,823 | ₹531.65 |
Special categories, such as chemists, salons, photo studios and service shops, have their own rates in the notification.
Last checked 23 October 2026. Rates and rules change: ask us to confirm before you rely on them.
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