Minimum Wage in Andaman & Nicobar Islands 2026
Minimum wage in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands in 2026 reflects island logistics, port-linked work, and a smaller formal labour market than mainland metros.
Employers often benchmark daily pay for hospitality, stevedoring-style roles, and government-contracted services against the notified scheduled-employment floors shown below.
People also compare minimum wage Andaman & Nicobar Islands, daily wage Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and salary per day Andaman & Nicobar Islands when checking payslips, vendor quotes, and appointment letters—the table below translates those phrases into notified skill-wise floors.
Last updated: March 2026
Rates are compiled for quick payroll research and cite a public wage notification below. For statutory filings, confirm against your state labour department circular and the Ministry of Labour and Employment framework (Code on Wages). Where Provident Fund applies, wage definitions can interact with EPFO guidance—validate specifics with your compliance advisor.
| Category | Daily Rate | Monthly Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | ₹546 | ₹14196 |
| Semi-Skilled | ₹602 | ₹15652 |
| Skilled | ₹664 | ₹17264 |
| Highly Skilled | ₹731 | ₹19006 |
Monthly equivalent uses 26 paid working days (site convention for cross-state comparison). Your establishment may use a different pay cycle—adjust multiplication accordingly.
Is your Andaman & Nicobar Islands employer paying you correctly?
In Andaman & Nicobar Islands, minimum wage violations are most common in construction, retail, and security services. If you work in these industries and earn below ₹14,196/month (unskilled rate), your employer is violating the law. You can file a complaint with the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Labour Department or call the central helpline 1800-11-1565 (free).
How minimum wages differ across Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Island economies tend to see higher landed costs for goods, which can quietly push living costs even when headline rents look modest. Notifications may still group employments by skill and scheduled category rather than naming every island trade, so payroll teams should map each job to the correct schedule before locking pay. Cross-checking with the cited public notification avoids relying on informal “market rates” that may sit below the legal floor.
Example: daily wage and monthly salary in Andaman & Nicobar Islands (2026)
Picture a new hire supporting port-adjacent cargo handling on a standard eight-hour day: For 2026, the referenced scheduled-employment floor for unskilled work is ₹546 per day, which lines up with roughly ₹14196 per month on a 26-day basis. A skilled worker at the notified rate would be ₹664/day (₹17264/month at 26 days)—use your actual paid days if your payroll calendar differs.
How is minimum wage calculated in Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
Andaman & Nicobar Islands publishes minimum wages through labour department notifications, usually by skill level and scheduled employment (and sometimes by zone or city class). This page uses a consolidated snapshot so you can compare states quickly; for audits, map each job to the exact schedule row in the official PDF linked below—not to informal market chatter.
Penalty for violation in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Underpayment can trigger wage claims, inspections, recovery orders, and penalties depending on the Code on Wages and state enforcement practice. Treat the published floor as a compliance baseline—paying “market average” below the notified rate for a mapped category is a high-risk shortcut.
How to file a complaint in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Collect appointment letters, attendance proof, pay slips, and bank credits, then approach the labour department or labour commissioner handling wage disputes in Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Many states now offer online labour portals—use the official government domain for submissions, not third-party forms.
Frequently asked questions
What is minimum wage in Andaman & Nicobar Islands in 2026?
The table on this page lists notified daily floors for unskilled through highly skilled categories for 2026. Monthly equivalents use 26 paid days—a payroll convention—so multiply the daily rate by your actual paid days if your cycle differs.
Does minimum wage vary by skill level in Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
Yes. Scheduled employment notifications typically step rates from unskilled through highly skilled. If a worker’s duties sit between categories, labour inspectors and wage inspectors usually look at actual work content, not only the job title on paper.
Is minimum wage different in cities vs rural areas in the islands?
Many states and UTs publish zone-wise or area-wise splits. This page uses a consolidated reference for quick comparison; for a final compliance figure, open the official notification linked below and confirm whether your establishment falls under a special zone or industry schedule.
Key takeaways for Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- Compare unskilled-to-highly-skilled daily floors before you structure shift pay or overtime.
- Treat the cited notification as the primary evidence trail for audits and employee questions.
- Use the calculator block with this UT pre-selected to sense-check CTC against the wage floor.
Check salary impact in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Current Monthly CTC
₹83,333
State wage floor used
₹14,196/month
Annual CTC band
10L
New wage base
₹41,667/month
New Monthly Take-Home
Calculated for Andaman & Nicobar Islands with a IT/ITES salary structure.
Annual Impact Overview:
Over a year, take-home changes by ₹24,000. Your PF corpus grows by ₹12,000 a year more, and your gratuity accrual increases by ₹400.65 each month.
| Component | Old Structure | New Structure |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | ₹33,333 | ₹41,667 |
| HRA | ₹16,667 | ₹20,833 |
| PF (employee) | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| PF (employer) | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| Gratuity accrual | ₹1,603 | ₹2,003 |
| Professional Tax | ₹200 | ₹200 |
| Net Take-Home | ₹75,133 | ₹73,133 |
Last updated: 30 March 2026
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Primary source: Labour Department Andaman & Nicobar Islands — Official Notification (notification context: March 2026)
Also use the New Labour Code salary calculator and the FAQ page for broader compliance context.