National minimum wage
Minimum wage in India
₹178 per day
Effective 2015 · Source: en.wikipedia.org
No single national rate. Set per state/sector/skill (INR 160-750/day). National floor guideline shown.
Earnings calculator
Adjust the wage or the hours you work to see gross weekly, monthly and annual pay.
- Hourly
- ₹22.25
- Daily
- ₹178
- Weekly
- ₹890
- Monthly
- ₹3,857
- Annual
- ₹46,280
Roughly $63 per month in USD (approximate, using ~2025 exchange rates).
Gross earnings before tax and deductions. Weekly/monthly/annual figures assume 40 paid hours every week of the year. Actual take-home depends on local taxes, benefits, and hours worked.
- Hourly
- ₹22.25
- Weekly (40h)
- ₹890
- Monthly
- ₹3,857
- Annual
- ₹46,280
Approximately $63 per month in USD at ~2025 exchange rates (indicative only).
Minimum wage in India: FAQ
- What is the minimum wage in India?
- The minimum wage in India is ₹178 per day, effective 2015.
- How much is that per year at full time?
- At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the India minimum wage works out to about ₹46,280 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
- Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?
- No single national rate. Set per state/sector/skill (INR 160-750/day). National floor guideline shown.