Understanding Basic and DA in Delhi's Minimum Wages: How Do I Calculate Them?

How to Calculate Basic and DA in Delhi's Minimum Wages

If current:
a) Unskilled ₹13,350/-
b) Semi-skilled ₹14,698/-
c) Skilled ₹16,182/-
d) Clerical and supervisory staff:
i) Non-Matriculate ₹14,698/-
ii) Matriculate but not Graduate ₹16,182/-
iii) Graduate and above ₹17,604/-

How can I find out Basic and DA?

Consumer Price Index Series Details

(It may be noted that the minimum rates of wages fixed in Delhi, from time to time, are linked with the All India Consumer Price Index Series, 2001 (Base 2001=100). For Dearness Allowance neutralization, the rate of adjustment is taken as ₹1.35 per point for Unskilled, ₹1.50 per point for Semi-skilled, ₹1.65 per point for Skilled, ₹1.50 per point for Non-Matriculates, ₹1.65 per point for Matriculates but not Graduate, and ₹1.80 per point for Graduate and above.)

Above message mentions Delhi minimum wages and how to calculate DA based on the consumer price index series.

Understanding Minimum Wage and Dearness Allowance in Delhi

Minimum wage is the basic wage that every employer must pay to their employees. It is a compulsory wage that every employee should receive from their employer.

As per the Notification of the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi dated 31-05-2017, revised rates of Dearness Allowance are declared, effective from 01-04-2017.

Based on the revised rate of Dearness Allowance, I have bifurcated the Salary and Dearness Allowance on a monthly and per day basis. If I am not mistaken, the details are as follows:

Category: Unskilled

A) Basic Salary per Day: 513/-
B) Basic D.A. per Day: 9/-
C) Basic Salary per Month: 13,350/-
D) Basic D.A. per Month: 234/-

Category: Semi-skilled & Non-Matriculate

A) Basic Salary per Day: 565/-
B) Basic D.A. per Day: 10/-
C) Basic Salary per Month: 14,698/-
D) Basic D.A. per Month: 260/-

Category: Skilled & Matriculate but not Graduate

A) Basic Salary per Day: 622/-
B) Basic D.A. per Day: 11/-
C) Basic Salary per Month: 16,182/-
D) Basic D.A. per Month: 286/-

Category: Graduate and above

A) Basic Salary per Day: 677/-
B) Basic D.A. per Day: 12/-
C) Basic Salary per Month: 17,604/-
D) Basic D.A. per Month: 312/-

Regards,
Amit

Encl: Minimum Wages Notification