Minimum Wage in Kerala

State of India · Data verified 2026-06-08

Minimum wage

₹14,200 /mo

+ 207% vs India national rate #3 of 12 state Since 2025-10-01

With a population of 36.2 million, Kerala is a state of India whose economy centers on tourism and remittance-driven services. Its minimum wage of ₹14,200 per month is 207% above the national rate. Key economic outputs include marine products, spices, cashew nuts.

• AT A GLANCE

Rank: #3 of 12; state
vs National: +207%; India floor
Annual (est.): ₹170,400; full-time, before tax
Change Since 2023: +17%; nominal wage

Wage Breakdown

Daily: ₹546
Monthly: ₹14,200 Based on 26 working days/month

Grade E (lowest general / Shops and Commercial Establishments tier with a Basic component), Thiruvananthapuram zone. Basic INR 8,280 + DA INR 5,720 + Special Allowance INR 200/month. Kerala sets minimum wages per scheduled employment across 17 district zones and 10 grades (Special highest, then A to I descending). The DA component is CPI-linked and revised quarterly, so the monthly total differs by district and date. This is one representative cell, not a single statewide rate.

At this rate, a full-time worker earns approximately ₹170,400 /yr before tax. Whether that covers living costs depends on local prices. See India purchasing power context.