In Haryana, the government has clarified the minimum wages for multiple categories of workers. Unlike many other governments, the Haryana government’s notification includes many more categories. As per the government rules, an employer must adhere to these figures for the salaries of the employees. In this blog, you’ll learn not only about Haryana’s minimum wages but also gross salaries. So, let’s get straight into it.
Which Act Governs Minimum Wages in Haryana?
Haryana opted for the Minimum Wages Act of 1948. As per the act, the Haryana government releases the updated labor and employee rates for each year.
The Haryana minimum wages for 2024 are as follows:
- For unskilled workers, the minimum wage is ₹7600 per month.
- A group – A semi-skilled worker in Haryana must be given a salary of ₹7980.
- A group-b – B semi-skilled worker in Haryana must be given a salary of ₹8379.
- A skilled worker in Haryana who lies in group – A should receive a monthly salary of ₹8797.
- A skilled worker in Haryana who lies in group – B should receive a monthly salary of ₹9237.
- For a highly skilled employee, the employer must disburse a salary of ₹9699.
The minimum wages in Haryana by education qualification and profession are:
- Below Matriculate: ₹7980
- Matriculate Undergraduate: ₹8379
- Graduate or Above: ₹8797
- Stenotypist: ₹8379
- Junior Scale Stenographer: ₹8797
- Senior Scale Stenographer: ₹9237
- Personal Assistant: ₹9699
- Private Secretary: ₹10184
Other professions:
- Data Entry Operator: ₹8797
- Lightweight Vehicle Driver: ₹9237
- Heavyweight Vehicle Driver: ₹9699
- Security Guard without Weapon: ₹7980
- Security Guard With Weapon: ₹9287
For detailed Haryana minimum wages in 2024 and their respective DA, refer to the tables given below.
1) UnSkilled Workers
Here are the basic salary with DA and gross salaries for unskilled workers.
| Component | Amount |
| Basic Pay | 7,600 |
| Variable Dearness Allowance | 262 |
| Component | Calculation | Amount |
| Basic Pay | Fixed | 7,600 |
| Dearness Allowance | Variable | 262 |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | 50% of Basic Pay | 3800 |
| Conveyance Allowance | Fixed at ₹1,600 per month | 1,600 |
| Gross Salary | Basic Pay + HRA + Conveyance | 13,262 |
2) Semi-Skilled Workers – A
Here are the basic salaries with DA and gross salaries for the semi-skilled group – A workers.
| Minimum Wages | Amount |
| Basic Pay | 7,980 |
| Variable Dearness Allowance | 276 |
| Component | Calculation | Amount |
| Basic Pay | Fixed | 7,980 |
| Dearness Allowance | Variable | 276 |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | 50% of Basic Pay | 3,990.00 |
| Conveyance Allowance | Fixed at ₹1,600 per month | 1,600 |
| Gross Salary | Basic Pay + HRA + Conveyance | 13,846 |
3) Semi-Skilled Workers – B
Here are the basic salaries with DA and gross salaries for semi-skilled group – B workers.
| Minimum Wages | Amount |
| Basic Pay | 8,379 |
| Variable Dearness Allowance | 289 |
| Component | Calculation | Amount |
| Basic Pay | Fixed | 8,379 |
| Dearness Allowance | Variable | 289 |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | 50% of Basic Pay | 4189.5 |
| Conveyance Allowance | Fixed at ₹1,600 per month | 1,600 |
| Gross Salary | Basic Pay + HRA + Conveyance | 14,458 |
4) Skilled Workers – A
Here are the basic salary with DA and gross salaries for skilled group – A workers.
| Minimum Wages | Amount |
| Basic Pay | 8,797 |
| Variable Dearness Allowance | 304 |
| Component | Calculation | Amount |
| Basic Pay | Fixed | 8,797 |
| Dearness Allowance | Variable | 304 |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | 50% of Basic Pay | 4398.5 |
| Conveyance Allowance | Fixed at ₹1,600 per month | 1,600 |
| Gross Salary | Basic Pay + HRA + Conveyance | 15,100 |
5) Skilled Workers – B
Here are the basic salaries with DA and gross salaries for skilled group – B workers.
| Minimum Wages | Amount |
| Basic Pay | 9,237 |
| Variable Dearness Allowance | 329 |
| Component | Calculation | Amount |
| Basic Pay | Fixed | 9,237 |
| Dearness Allowance | Variable | 329 |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | 50% of Basic Pay | 4618.5 |
| Conveyance Allowance | Fixed at ₹1,600 per month | 1,600 |
| Gross Salary | Basic Pay + HRA + Conveyance | 15,785 |
Good to Read:- Minimum Wages in Delhi | Delhi Labour Rate
6) Highly-Skilled Workers
Here are the basic salary with DA and gross salaries for highly skilled workers.
| Minimum Wages | Amount |
| Basic Pay | 9,699 |
| Variable Dearness Allowance | 335 |
| Component | Calculation | Amount |
| Basic Pay | Fixed | 9,699 |
| Dearness Allowance | Variable | 335 |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | 50% of Basic Pay | 4849.5 |
| Conveyance Allowance | Fixed at ₹1,600 per month | 1,600 |
| Gross Salary | Basic Pay + HRA + Conveyance | 16,484 |
7) Minimum Wages by Education Qualification and Specific Professions
Here are the basic salaries with DA and gross salaries based on education qualifications and specific professions.
| Minimum Wages | Below Matriculation | Matriculate, Ungraduate | Graduate or Above | Stenotypist | Junior Scale Stenographer | Senior Scale Stenographer | Personal Assistant | Private Secratary |
| Basic Pay | 7,980 | 8,379 | 8,797 | 8,379 | 8,797 | 9,237 | 9,699 | 10,184 |
| Variable Dearness Allowance | 276 | 289 | 304 | 289 | 304 | 329 | 335 | 352 |
| Component | Calculation | Below Matriculation | Matriculate, Ungraduate | Graduate or Above | Stenotypist | Junior Scale Stenographer | Senior Scale Stenographer | Personal Assistant | Private Secratary |
| Basic Pay | Fixed | 7,980 | 8,379 | 8,797 | 8,379 | 8,797 | 9,237 | 9,699 | 10,184 |
| Dearness Allowance | Variable | 276 | 289 | 304 | 289 | 304 | 329 | 335 | 352 |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | 50% of Basic Pay | 3990 | 4189.5 | 4398.5 | 4189.5 | 4398.5 | 4618.5 | 4849.5 | 5092 |
| Conveyance Allowance | Fixed at ₹1,600 per month | 1,600 | 1,600 | 1,600 | 1,600 | 1,600 | 1,600 | 1,600 | 1,600 |
| Gross Salary | Basic Pay + HRA + Conveyance | 13,846 | 14,458 | 15,100 | 14,458 | 15,100 | 15,785 | 16,484 | 17,228 |
8) Other Profession
Here are the basic salary with DA and gross salaries for other professions.
- Data Entry Operator
| Minimum Wages | Amount |
| Basic Pay | 8,797 |
| Variable Dearness Allowance | 304 |
| Component | Calculation | Amount |
| Basic Pay | Fixed | 8,797 |
| Dearness Allowance | Variable | 304 |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | 50% of Basic Pay | 4398.5 |
| Conveyance Allowance | Fixed at ₹1,600 per month | 1,600 |
| Gross Salary | Basic Pay + HRA + Conveyance | 15,100 |
- Driver
| Minimum Wages | Light Weight Vehichle | Heavy Weight Vehichle |
| Basic Pay | 9,237 | 9,699 |
| Variable Dearness Allowance | 329 | 335 |
| Component | Calculation | Light Weight Vehichle | Heavy Weight Vehichle |
| Basic Pay | Fixed | 9,237 | 9,699 |
| Dearness Allowance | Variable | 329 | 335 |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | 50% of Basic Pay | 4618.5 | 4849.5 |
| Conveyance Allowance | Fixed at ₹1,600 per month | 1,600 | 1,600 |
| Gross Salary | Basic Pay + HRA + Conveyance | 15,785 | 16,484 |
- Security Guard
| Minimum Wages | Without Weapon | With Weapon |
| Basic Pay | 7,980 | 9,287 |
| Variable Dearness Allowance | 276 | 329 |
| Component | Calculation | With Weapon | Without Weapon |
| Basic Pay | Fixed | 7,980 | 9,287 |
| Dearness Allowance | Variable | 276 | 329 |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | 50% of Basic Pay | 3990 | 4643.5 |
| Conveyance Allowance | Fixed at ₹1,600 per month | 1,600 | 1,600 |
| Gross Salary | Basic Pay + HRA + Conveyance | 13,846 | 15,860 |
Good to Read:- Minimum Wages in Karnataka | Minimum Wages Act Karnataka
What are the Components of Gross Salary in Haryana?
In addition to minimum wages and Dearness Allowance (DA), there are other components that make up an employee’s salary. When we add key allowances to the minimum wages and DA, we get the gross salary. Below are the main components of gross salary in Haryana:
1) Basic Pay
Basic pay is one of the key components of gross salary. It is important to ensure that this amount meets the minimum wage standards in Haryana. The basic pay remains the same across all areas of the state.
2) Dearness Allowance (DA)
The Haryana government provides a minimum DA to help employees cope with inflation. DA is added to the basic salary and may vary based on factors like location and position, as the government offers Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA).
3) House Rent Allowance (HRA)
HRA stands for House Rest Allowance, which is given to employees.to pay their home rent if they live in a rented property. It can also differ based on similar factors. We have calculated it as 50% of the basic pay.
4) Conveyance Allowance
This allowance helps cover the cost of commuting to and from work. For Haryana, we assume the conveyance allowance to be ₹1600 per month.
Wrapping Up
To wrap up, the above minimum wages for Haryana are mandatory to be given to the employees working in Haryana. With the above given gross salaries are a reference to calculate the expected salaries from employers for various job roles. However, the gross salary can differ, as can the net salary, which is calculated with other allowances and deductibles. For instance, the minimum wage in Gurgaon is the same as all over Haryana, but the net salary can be more than in other areas as the city is more expensive than others.
