Minimum Wage in Assam 2026
Assam’s 2026 wage context is driven by tea and agro-processing ecosystems, oil and gas support services, Guwahati logistics growth, river-linked trade, and construction cycles affected by flood seasons. Professional tax in Assam is generally applied through slab deductions with lower monthly incomes exempt and upper bands moving toward the statutory cap, so establishments should validate the latest Assam PT slab table before payroll finalisation. The New Labour Code can materially impact workers here because many contractors and small establishments use blended wage heads; clearer wage-definition enforcement improves transparency for basic wages, PF-linked components, and overtime treatment in logistics, plantation-adjacent, and service roles. A distinct labour-market fact is Assam’s high seasonal disruption risk from flooding, which often pushes workers into intermittent employment and informal settlements of dues. Clear skill categorisation, proper attendance-backed wage computation, and accurate PT slab deduction are therefore vital for legal compliance and worker trust.
People also compare minimum wage Assam, daily wage Assam, and salary per day Assam 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 | ₹371 | ₹9646 |
| Semi-Skilled | ₹409 | ₹10634 |
| Skilled | ₹452 | ₹11752 |
| Highly Skilled | ₹497 | ₹12922 |
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 Assam employer paying you correctly?
In Assam, minimum wage violations are most common in construction, retail, and security services. If you work in these industries and earn below ₹9,646/month (unskilled rate), your employer is violating the law. You can file a complaint with the Assam Labour Department or call the central helpline 1800-11-1565 (free).
How minimum wages differ across Assam
Brahmaputra valley transport costs and seasonal flooding change how far a rupee stretches week to week. Tea, oil, and retail each carry different schedule histories—don’t swap PDFs casually. Urban Guwahati expectations can exceed rural notified floors; compliance still tracks the schedule, not vibes.
Example: daily wage and monthly salary in Assam (2026)
A semi-skilled logistics sorter on six-day weeks with paid holidays: For 2026, the referenced scheduled-employment floor for unskilled work is ₹371 per day, which lines up with roughly ₹9646 per month on a 26-day basis. A skilled worker at the notified rate would be ₹452/day (₹11752/month at 26 days)—use your actual paid days if your payroll calendar differs.
How is minimum wage calculated in Assam?
Assam 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 Assam
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 Assam
Collect appointment letters, attendance proof, pay slips, and bank credits, then approach the labour department or labour commissioner handling wage disputes in Assam. 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 Assam in 2026?
Refer to the table for daily minimums by skill band. Monthly numbers approximate 26 paid days for cross-state comparison on this site.
Does minimum wage vary by skill level in Assam?
Yes. Warehouses automating sortation should revisit classifications when workers move from pure lifting to scanner-led tasks.
Is minimum wage different in cities vs rural areas in Assam?
Notifications may define municipal zones or districts differently. Confirm your establishment’s mapping on the official circular linked below.
Key takeaways for Assam
- Flood-related downtime policies should still respect base-rate clarity on payslips.
- Compare Meghalaya and Tripura for northeast corridor pay reviews.
- Link to the India hub to contrast Assam with mainland industrial states.
Check salary impact in Assam
Current Monthly CTC
₹83,333
State wage floor used
₹9,646/month
Annual CTC band
10L
New wage base
₹41,667/month
New Monthly Take-Home
Calculated for Assam 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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Internal links: explore more minimum wage pages
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Primary source: Labour Department Assam — Official Notification (notification context: March 2026)
Also use the New Labour Code salary calculator and the FAQ page for broader compliance context.