The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security of Government of Nepal has issued a press release revising the minimum wage structure, effective from 01 Shrawan 2082 (17 July 2025).
Based on recommendations of the Minimum Wage Determination Committee, the new wage structure sets the minimum monthly remuneration at NPR 19,550, which includes a basic salary of NPR 12,170 and a dearness allowance of NPR 7,380. Similarly, the daily and hourly wage rates are now fixed at NPR 754 and NPR 101, respectively, with part-time hourly workers entitled to NPR 107.
The revised minimum wage structure is as follows:
| S.N. | Minimum Wage Category | Basic Salary (Rs.) | Dearness Allowance (Rs.) | Total Monthly Wage (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Monthly | 12,170 | 7,380 | 19,550 |
| 2. | Daily | 470 | 284 | 754 |
| 3. | Hourly | 63 | 38 | 101 |
| 4. | Part-Time (per hour) | – | – | 107 |
This updated wage structure applies to all workers except those in the tea-estate sector and is mandatory for all employers across Nepal.
The minimum wage increment notice has also been published in the Nepal Gazette on 05 Shrawan 2082 (21 July 2025) by Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security of Government of Nepal, full text of which can be accessed from here.
