Key Facts: Maharashtra, India Wages
- Location
- Maharashtra, India
- Currency
- Indian Rupee (INR)
- Minimum Wage
- ₹13,921 /mo (+201% vs national rate)
- Data Source
- Maharashtra Labour Department / factoHR
- Last Updated
- 2026-05-04
Minimum Wage in Maharashtra
State of India · Data verified 2026-01-01
Minimum wage
₹13,921 /mo
+ 201% vs India national rate
#4 of 12 state Since 2026-01-01
With a population of 129.6 million, Maharashtra is a state of India whose economy centers on financial services and it and software. Its minimum wage of ₹13,921 per month is 201% above the national rate. Key economic outputs include pharmaceuticals, gems and precious metals, iron and steel.
• AT A GLANCE
- Rank
- #4 of 12
- state
- vs National
- +201%
- India floor
- Annual (est.)
- ₹167,052
- full-time, before tax
- Change Since 2024
- +11%
- nominal wage
Wage Breakdown
- Daily
- ₹535
- Monthly
- ₹13,921 Based on 26 working days/month
Zone I rate (Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur etc.) for Shops & Establishments. Basic INR 10,021 + VDA INR 3,900/month. Valid through 30 July 2026.
At this rate, a full-time worker earns approximately ₹167,052 /yr before tax. Whether that covers living costs depends on local prices. See India purchasing power context.
Minimum Wage History
Nominal wage