The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security of the Government of Nepal has issued a notification in the Nepal Gazette, dated 17 August 2023, announcing an increase in the minimum wage for workers.
The updated minimum wage, now set at NPR 17,300, is detailed in the official notification.
| S.N. | Minimum Wage | Basic Remuneration (NPR) | Dearness Allowance (NPR) | Total (NPR) |
| 1. | Monthly | 10,820 | 64,80 | 17,300 |
| 2. | Daily | 418 | 250 | 668 |
| 3. | Hourly | 56 | 33 | 89 |
| 4. | Hourly Wage For Part- Time Workers | – | – | 95 |
| 5. | Tea Estate Workers | 8934 | 4959 | 13,893 |
Note:
In addition to the above, benefits like provident fund and gratuity provided by the Labour Act 2017, the Contribution Based Social Security Act 2017 and other prevailing laws must be provided.