Kerala minimum wage for security and facility staff
Kerala's notified minimum wage from 1 July 2026 — the statewide basic plus district dearness allowance, explained with an example district and the official source.
Minimum wage for Shops and commercial establishments in Kerala
The figure below applies from 1 July 2026. It is the floor for the employment shown — an employer pays at least this, plus the statutory load in the next section.
| Skill level | Zone | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Grade E (entry grade) | Thiruvananthapuram district | ₹14,642 |
| Special grade | Thiruvananthapuram district | ₹15,354 |
1 July 2026
Government of Kerala, Labour Commissionerate
Dearness-allowance revision effective 1 July 2026 (shops and commercial establishments)
Reported figure — confirm against the state notification
16 October 2026
The all-in cost of a ₹14,642 monthly wage
The notified wage is the floor, not the cost. The statutory contributions an employer pays on top, using the calculator's dated national defaults:
| Component | Basis | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Basic wage | Notified rate | ₹14,642 |
| Statutory bonus accrual | On ₹14,642 × 8.33% | ₹583 |
| Employer PF (EPF) | On ₹14,642 × 12% | ₹1,757 |
| Employer ESI | On ₹14,642 × 3.25% | ₹476 |
| Gratuity accrual | On ₹14,642 × 4.81% | ₹704 |
| Labour Welfare Fund | Fixed | ₹20 |
| Professional Tax | Fixed | ₹200 |
| Labour cost | Wage + statutory | ₹18,382 |
Where a security guard sits in this state
Security and housekeeping staff are covered under the shops and commercial establishments schedule; the applicable grade depends on the role and duties.
Wage zones / categories
- A common statewide basic wage, with a separate dearness allowance fixed for each of the 17 districts.
- Grades run from Special (highest) down to Grade E (entry); Grade E is the unskilled entry grade.
What to watch with this state's rate
- Kerala sets one statewide basic wage and adds a district-specific dearness allowance, so the notified total differs by district. The figures shown are for Thiruvananthapuram district.
- The revision effective 1 July 2026 is a dearness-allowance update on the basic wage, so the total moves while the basic stays fixed.
- Confirm the grade for a role, and the district the site sits in, before pricing a deployment.
Kerala minimum wage — common questions
Why does the Kerala minimum wage differ by district?
Kerala fixes a common statewide basic wage but adds a dearness allowance that is set separately for each of the 17 districts. The basic is the same statewide; the total changes with the district.
Which Kerala grade applies to a security guard?
Security and housekeeping staff fall under the shops and commercial establishments schedule, where the grade depends on the role. The entry grade is Grade E; higher grades apply to more skilled roles.
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