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Key Facts: Rajasthan, India Wages

Location
Rajasthan, India
Currency
Indian Rupee (INR)
Minimum Wage
₹7,410 /mo (+60% vs national rate)
Data Source
Rajasthan Labour Department. Verified May 2026: state VDA notification still dated 1 January 2023 (3+ years stale) — Rajasthan released DRAFT Code on Wages Rules 2026 on 9 March 2026 but has NOT issued a new VDA. Federal Central VDA (April 2026) applies only to centrally-regulated employments, not state-set rates.
Last Updated
2026-05-04
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Minimum Wage in Rajasthan

State of India · Data verified 2026-01-01

Minimum wage

₹7,410 /mo

+ 60% vs India national rate #12 of 12 state Since 2023-01-01

With a population of 83.9 million, Rajasthan is a state of India whose economy centers on mining and minerals and textiles. Its minimum wage of ₹7,410 per month is 60% above the national rate. Key economic outputs include gems and jewelry, textiles, marble and granite.

• AT A GLANCE

Rank
#12 of 12
state
vs National
+60%
India floor
Annual (est.)
₹88,920
full-time, before tax
Change Since 2021
+13%
nominal wage

• SECTOR RATES

Semi-skilled

₹8,034 /mo

Since 2023-01-01

Skilled

₹9,334 /mo

Since 2023-01-01

Wage Breakdown

Daily
₹285
Monthly
₹7,410 Based on 26 working days/month. Three-tier structure: Unskilled INR 7,410, Semi-skilled INR 8,034, Skilled INR 9,334.

Single statewide rate (no zone system) — three skill tiers: Unskilled INR 7,410/month (INR 285/day), Semi-skilled INR 8,034/month, Skilled INR 9,334/month. State VDA notification UNCHANGED since 1 January 2023 — 3+ years stale (verified May 2026). Lowest among major Indian states — less than half of Delhi's rate. Rajasthan released DRAFT Code on Wages Rules in March 2026 but has not issued a new VDA. Confirms staleness flag is real, not a data gap.

At this rate, a full-time worker earns approximately ₹88,920 /yr before tax. Whether that covers living costs depends on local prices. See India purchasing power context.

Minimum Wage History

Nominal wage

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