Himachal Pradesh revised minimum wages across all 19 of its scheduled employments with effect from 1 April 2025, following a Minimum Wages Advisory Committee meeting held on 4 April 2025. For Shops & Commercial Establishments specifically, the wage depends on both skill category and whether the employer provides food, tea and combined accommodation - workers who receive these benefits are paid a lower cash wage than those who do not.
Two things to check first
The rate split by benefits only applies within Shops & Commercial Establishments; other scheduled employments, such as Agriculture, use a single flat rate. Workers in Himachal Pradesh's Scheduled Tribal Areas are entitled to a 25% increase over and above every rate shown below.
Shops & Commercial Establishments: Wage Rates by Category
Every figure is taken from the live wage table published on Simpliance for Himachal Pradesh, effective 1 April 2025. 'Without benefits' means no food or accommodation is provided by the employer; 'With benefits' means food, tea and combined accommodation are provided.
| Class of Employment | Benefit Status | Total Per Day (Rs.) | Total Per Month (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled | Without benefits | 425.00 | 12,750.00 |
| Unskilled | With benefits | 394.00 | 11,820.00 |
| Semi-skilled | Without benefits | 449.00 | 13,470.00 |
| Semi-skilled | With benefits | 439.00 | 13,170.00 |
| Skilled | Without benefits | 493.00 | 14,790.00 |
| Skilled | With benefits | 454.00 | 13,620.00 |
| Highly Skilled | Without benefits | 513.00 | 15,390.00 |
| Highly Skilled | With benefits | 475.00 | 14,250.00 |
Unskilled covers roles such as helper, shop assistant, chowkidar, peon and sweeper; Semi-skilled includes head porter, cook and assistant tradesmen; Skilled includes munim, receptionist, waiter/bearer and lineman; Highly Skilled includes storekeeper, accountant, head cashier and head cook.