The Andhra Pradesh Minimum Wages Notification (October 2024)
The Government of Andhra Pradesh, under Notification No. G/197/2024 dated 25th September 2024, has announced the revised minimum wages for employees across various sectors effective from October 1, 2024. The notification includes an update on the Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) and adjustments for employees working in scheduled employments across the state. Employers must ensure compliance with these updated wage rates to avoid penalties and to support the financial well-being of their workers.
Revised Minimum Wages in Andhra Pradesh (Effective October 2024)
Effective from Date: 1st Oct, 2024
Notification No. G/197/2024
Below is a table outlining the revised minimum wage structure for different categories of workers as per the latest notification.
| Class of Employment | Zone | Category | Basic Per Month | VDA Per Month | Total Per Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manager/ Sales Manager/ Security Officer/ Computer Programmer | Zone I | Shops | 5557.00 | 8428.80 | 13985.80 |
| Manager/ Sales Manager/ Security Officer/ Computer Programmer | Zone II | Shops | 5357.00 | 8428.80 | 13785.80 |
| Kolagari/ Weighman/ Milk Vender in Milk Booths | Zone I | Shops | 3886.00 | 8428.80 | 12314.80 |
| Kolagari/ Weighman/ Milk Vender in Milk Booths | Zone II | Shops | 3757.00 | 8428.80 | 12185.80 |
| Computer Operator | Zone I | Shops | 3886.00 | 8428.80 | 12314.80 |
| Computer Operator | Zone II | Shops | 3757.00 | 8428.80 | 12185.80 |
| Clerk/ Godown Incharge/ Accounts Assistant/ Typist/ Receptionist/ Lineman/ Stenographer/Clerk-cum-Typist/ Xerox Machine Operator/ Clerks in STD, ISD, FAX/ Asst.Salesman | Zone I | Shops | 4102.00 | 8428.80 | 12530.80 |
| Clerk/ Godown Incharge/ Accounts Assistant/ Typist/ Receptionist/ Lineman/ Stenographer/Clerk-cum-Typist/ Xerox Machine Operator/ Clerks in STD, ISD, FAX/ Asst.Salesman | Zone II | Shops | 3886.00 | 8428.80 | 12314.80 |
| Bicycle Fitter/ Attender/ Peon/ Water Boy/ Shop Boy/ Helper/ Messenger/ Gas Cylinder Carrier | Zone I | Shops | 3700.00 | 8428.80 | 12128.80 |
| Bicycle Fitter/ Attender/ Peon/ Water Boy/ Shop Boy/ Helper/ Messenger/ Gas Cylinder Carrier | Zone II | Shops | 3370.00 | 8428.80 | 11798.80 |
| Asst.Manager/ Accountant Supervisor/ Purchaser | Zone I | Shops | 4722.00 | 8428.80 | 13150.80 |
| Asst.Manager/ Accountant Supervisor/ Purchaser | Zone II | Shops | 4302.00 | 8428.80 | 12730.80 |
| Photo Frame Worker | Zone I | Others | 3757.00 | 8428.80 | 12185.80 |
| Photo Frame Worker | Zone II | Others | 3370.00 | 8428.80 | 11798.80 |
| Pharmacist/ Air Conditioner/ Plant Operator | Zone I | Others | 4722.00 | 8428.80 | 13150.80 |
| Pharmacist/ Air Conditioner/ Plant Operator | Zone II | Others | 4520.00 | 8428.80 | 12948.80 |
| Goldsmith | Zone I | Others | 4520.00 | 8428.80 | 12948.80 |
| Goldsmith | Zone II | Others | 4302.00 | 8428.80 | 12730.80 |
| A/c.Plant Operator | Zone I | Others | 4102.00 | 8428.80 | 12530.80 |
| A/c.Plant Operator | Zone II | Others | 4062.00 | 8428.80 | 12490.80 |
| Washerman (Laundry) | Zone I | Laundries/ Dry Cleaners | 4520.00 | 8428.80 | 12948.80 |
| Washerman (Laundry) | Zone II | Laundries/ Dry Cleaners | 4302.00 | 8428.80 | 12730.80 |
| Manager/ Shop Incharge | Zone I | Laundries/ Dry Cleaners | 4722.00 | 8428.80 | 13150.80 |
| Manager/ Shop Incharge | Zone II | Laundries/ Dry Cleaners | 4520.00 | 8428.80 | 12948.80 |
| Helper/ Pressman | Zone I | Laundries/ Dry Cleaners | 3700.00 | 8428.80 | 12128.80 |
| Helper/ Pressman | Zone II | Laundries/ Dry Cleaners | 3370.00 | 8428.80 | 11798.80 |
| Clerk/ Bill Writer | Zone I | Laundries/ Dry Cleaners | 4102.00 | 8428.80 | 12530.80 |
| Clerk/ Bill Writer | Zone II | Laundries/ Dry Cleaners | 3886.00 | 8428.80 | 12314.80 |
| Manager/Shop Incharge | Zone I | Hair Cutting / Hair Dressing Saloon/ Beauty Parlours | 4722.00 | 8428.80 | 13150.80 |
| Manager/Shop Incharge | Zone II | Hair Cutting / Hair Dressing Saloon/ Beauty Parlours | 4520.00 | 8428.80 | 12948.80 |
| Helper | Zone I | Hair Cutting / Hair Dressing Saloon/ Beauty Parlours | 3700.00 | 8428.80 | 12128.80 |
| Helper | Zone II | Hair Cutting / Hair Dressing Saloon/ Beauty Parlours | 3370.00 | 8428.80 | 11798.80 |
| Hair Dresser/ Hair Cutter/ Beautician | Zone I | Hair Cutting / Hair Dressing Saloon/ Beauty Parlours | 4520.00 | 8428.80 | 12948.80 |
| Hair Dresser/ Hair Cutter/ Beautician | Zone II | Hair Cutting / Hair Dressing Saloon/ Beauty Parlours | 4302.00 | 8428.80 | 12730.80 |
| Weighman/ Kolgari | Zone I | Commercial Establishments | 3886.00 | 8428.80 | 12314.80 |
| Weighman/ Kolgari | Zone II | Commercial Establishments | 3757.00 | 8428.80 | 12185.80 |
| Salesman/ Stenographer/ Receptionist/ Auction Bider/ Tradesman/ Type Writer Instructor | Zone I | Commercial Establishments | 4520.00 | 8428.80 | 12948.80 |
| Salesman/ Stenographer/ Receptionist/ Auction Bider/ Tradesman/ Type Writer Instructor | Zone II | Commercial Establishments | 4302.00 | 8428.80 | 12730.80 |
| Peon/Attender/ Watchman/ Water Boy/ Helper/ Messenger/ Security Guard | Zone I | Commercial Establishments | 3700.00 | 8428.80 | 12128.80 |
| Peon/Attender/ Watchman/ Water Boy/ Helper/ Messenger/ Security Guard | Zone II | Commercial Establishments | 3370.00 | 8428.80 | 11798.80 |
| Manager/ Field Officer/ Development Officer/ Security Officer/ Office Incharge/ Computer Programmer | Zone I | Commercial Establishments | 5557.00 | 8428.80 | 13985.80 |
| Manager/ Field Officer/ Development Officer/ Security Officer/ Office Incharge/ Computer Programmer | Zone II | Commercial Establishments | 5138.00 | 8428.80 | 13566.80 |
| Computer Operator | Zone I | Commercial Establishments | 3886.00 | 8428.80 | 12314.80 |
| Computer Operator | Zone II | Commercial Establishments | 3757.00 | 8428.80 | 12185.80 |
| Clerk/ Typist/Clerk-cum-Typist/ Godown Incharge/Lineman/ Assistant Salesman/ Asst.Accountant/ Xerox Machine Operator | Zone I | Commercial Establishments | 4102.00 | 8428.80 | 12530.80 |
| Clerk/ Typist/Clerk-cum-Typist/ Godown Incharge/Lineman/ Assistant Salesman/ Asst.Accountant/ Xerox Machine Operator | Zone II | Commercial Establishments | 3886.00 | 8428.80 | 12314.80 |
| Accountant/ Asst.Manager/ Sales Executive/ Supervisor/ Purchaser/ Store Keeper/ Agent/ Sales Promotion Employees | Zone I | Commercial Establishments | 4722.00 | 8428.80 | 13150.80 |
| Accountant/ Asst.Manager/ Sales Executive/ Supervisor/ Purchaser/ Store Keeper/ Agent/ Sales Promotion Employees | Zone II | Commercial Establishments | 4520.00 | 8428.80 | 12948.80 |
| Helper/ Pressman | Zone I | Tailoring Establishments | 3757.00 | 8428.80 | 12185.80 |
| Helper/ Pressman | Zone II | Tailoring Establishments | 3370.00 | 8428.80 | 11798.80 |
| Cutter Master | Zone I | Tailoring Establishments | 4722.00 | 8428.80 | 13150.80 |
| Cutter Master | Zone II | Tailoring Establishments | 4302.00 | 8428.80 | 12730.80 |
| Asst.Cutter/ Tailor/ Sticher | Zone I | Tailoring Establishments | 4520.00 | 8428.80 | 12948.80 |
| Asst.Cutter/ Tailor/ Sticher | Zone II | Tailoring Establishments | 4302.00 | 8428.80 | 12730.80 |
| Type Writing Instructor | Zone I | Shops | 4520.00 | 8428.80 | 12948.80 |
| Type Writing Instructor | Zone II | Shops | 4302.00 | 8428.80 | 12730.80 |
| Security Guard | Zone I | Shops | 3700.00 | 8428.80 | 12128.80 |
| Security Guard | Zone II | Shops | 3370.00 | 8428.80 | 11798.80 |
| Salesman/Sales Representative/ Bill Writer/ Cashier/ Tradesman | Zone I | Shops | 4520.00 | 8428.80 | 12948.80 |
| Salesman/Sales Representative/ Bill Writer/ Cashier/ Tradesman | Zone II | Shops | 4302.00 | 8428.80 | 12730.80 |
| Security Supervisor - Employment In Security Services | Zone I | Highly Skilled | 7500.00 | 8451.00 | 15951.00 |
| Security Supervisor - Employment In Security Services | Zone II | Highly Skilled | 6500.00 | 8451.00 | 14951.00 |
| Security Supervisor - Employment In Security Services | Zone III | Highly Skilled | 5000.00 | 8451.00 | 13451.00 |
| Security Officer - Employment In Security Services | Zone I | Highly Skilled | 7500.00 | 8451.00 | 15951.00 |
| Security Officer - Employment In Security Services | Zone II | Highly Skilled | 6500.00 | 8451.00 | 14951.00 |
| Security Officer - Employment In Security Services | Zone III | Highly Skilled | 5000.00 | 8451.00 | 13451.00 |
| Field Officer - Employment In Security Services | Zone I | Highly Skilled | 7500.00 | 8451.00 | 15951.00 |
| Field Officer - Employment In Security Services | Zone II | Highly Skilled | 6500.00 | 8451.00 | 14951.00 |
| Field Officer - Employment In Security Services | Zone III | Highly Skilled | 5000.00 | 8451.00 | 13451.00 |
| Security Inspector - Employment In Security Services | Zone I | Skilled | 7000.00 | 8451.00 | 15451.00 |
| Security Inspector - Employment In Security Services | Zone II | Skilled | 6000.00 | 8451.00 | 14451.00 |
| Security Inspector - Employment In Security Services | Zone III | Skilled | 4500.00 | 8451.00 | 12951.00 |
| Assistant Security Inspector - Employment In Security Services | Zone I | Skilled | 7000.00 | 8451.00 | 15451.00 |
| Assistant Security Inspector - Employment In Security Services | Zone II | Skilled | 6000.00 | 8451.00 | 14451.00 |
| Assistant Security Inspector - Employment In Security Services | Zone III | Skilled | 4500.00 | 8451.00 | 12951.00 |
| Intelligence and Fire Fighting Personnel - Employment In Security Services | Zone I | Skilled | 7000.00 | 8451.00 | 15451.00 |
| Intelligence and Fire Fighting Personnel - Employment In Security Services | Zone II | Skilled | 6000.00 | 8451.00 | 14451.00 |
| Intelligence and Fire Fighting Personnel - Employment In Security Services | Zone III | Skilled | 4500.00 | 8451.00 | 12951.00 |
| Head Guard - Employment In Security Services | Zone I | Skilled | 7000.00 | 8451.00 | 15451.00 |
| Head Guard - Employment In Security Services | Zone II | Skilled | 6000.00 | 8451.00 | 14451.00 |
| Head Guard - Employment In Security Services | Zone III | Skilled | 4500.00 | 8451.00 | 12951.00 |
| Assistant Security Inspector - Employment In Security Services | Zone I | Semi-skilled | 6500.00 | 8451.00 | 14951.00 |
| Assistant Security Inspector - Employment In Security Services | Zone II | Semi-skilled | 5500.00 | 8451.00 | 13951.00 |
| Assistant Security Inspector - Employment In Security Services | Zone III | Semi-skilled | 4250.00 | 8451.00 | 12701.00 |
| Security Guards with Arms - Employment In Security Services | Zone I | Semi-skilled | 6500.00 | 8451.00 | 14951.00 |
| Security Guards with Arms - Employment In Security Services | Zone II | Semi-skilled | 5500.00 | 8451.00 | 13951.00 |
| Security Guards with Arms - Employment In Security Services | Zone III | Semi-skilled | 4250.00 | 8451.00 | 12701.00 |
| Security Guards without Arms - Employment In Security Services | Zone I | Un-skilled | 5000.00 | 8451.00 | 13451.00 |
| Security Guards without Arms - Employment In Security Services | Zone II | Un-skilled | 4250.00 | 8451.00 | 12701.00 |
| Security Guards without Arms - Employment In Security Services | Zone III | Un-skilled | 4000.00 | 8451.00 | 12451.00 |
The above rates are effective from October 1, 2024, and apply to all employees working in industries covered by the Minimum Wages Act, 1948. The wages include both the basic wage and the cost of living adjustment, ensuring that the minimum income of employees keeps up with inflation and living costs.
Why Compliance with Minimum Wages is Essential
The revised minimum wages aim to ensure that workers are fairly compensated and that their wages keep pace with rising living costs. Businesses operating in Andhra Pradesh must adhere to these updated wage rates to avoid legal repercussions and to foster a healthy working environment for their employees.
For more detailed information, you can refer to the official notification issued by the Andhra Pradesh government (Notification No. G/197/2024).
Source: labour.telangana.gov.in
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