Minimum Wage Checker Oct 2026 — UP & Central Rates, Arrears Calculator (Excel)

Minimum wages changed from 1 October 2026. UP notified its rates only on 21 October, so many October salaries went out at the old rates.

• All Uttar Pradesh rates (Category I, II, III × unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled), Basic + VDA, monthly and daily
• Central-sphere rates for Area A, B and C
• Checker for 200 employees: enter district category, skill and pay to see status, shortfall and arrears due
• Includes the free 1-page rate card PDF

What you need: Microsoft Excel 2010 or later, or a free Google account for Google Sheets. No macros, no add-ins, no subscription.

Support: if the file doesn't work as described, email me within 7 days and I'll fix it or refund you in full.

Rates taken from notification no. I/1498869/2026-2041256 dated 21 Oct 2026 and Labour Bureau order 6/1/2026-VDA dated 30 Sep 2026. Not legal advice.