Karnataka Labour Department
Minimum Wages — Karnataka
Security Guard & Security Supervisor wage rates for 8-hour and 12-hour shifts as per the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (effective 2025–26).
Unarmed Guard (Watchman)
| Shift | Basic Wage (₹/month) | VDA (₹/month) | Total (₹/month) | OT Rate (₹/hr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 hrs | ₹10,800 | ₹2,900 | ₹13,700 | ₹173 |
| 12 hrs | ₹13,900 | ₹3,800 | ₹17,700 | ₹145 |
Security Guard
| Shift | Basic Wage (₹/month) | VDA (₹/month) | Total (₹/month) | OT Rate (₹/hr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 hrs | ₹11,500 | ₹3,200 | ₹14,700 | ₹184 |
| 12 hrs | ₹14,800 | ₹4,100 | ₹18,900 | ₹154 |
Head Guard
| Shift | Basic Wage (₹/month) | VDA (₹/month) | Total (₹/month) | OT Rate (₹/hr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 hrs | ₹12,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹15,800 | ₹197 |
| 12 hrs | ₹15,900 | ₹4,300 | ₹20,200 | ₹166 |
Security Supervisor
| Shift | Basic Wage (₹/month) | VDA (₹/month) | Total (₹/month) | OT Rate (₹/hr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 hrs | ₹13,200 | ₹3,600 | ₹16,800 | ₹210 |
| 12 hrs | ₹16,900 | ₹4,600 | ₹21,500 | ₹176 |
Total Employer Cost with Compliance
Full monthly cost per category including all statutory contributions (PF, ESI, Bonus) — what a compliant employer actually pays.
Unarmed Guard (Watchman) — Monthly Employer Cost
| Component | 8-Hour Shift (₹) | 12-Hour Shift (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Wage | ₹10,800 | ₹13,900 |
| VDA (Variable DA) | ₹2,900 | ₹3,800 |
| Gross Wages (Basic + VDA) | ₹13,700 | ₹17,700 |
| PF — Employer (12%) | ₹1,644 | ₹2,124 |
| ESI — Employer (3.25%) | ₹445 | ₹575 |
| Bonus Provision (8.33%) | ₹900 | ₹1,158 |
| Total Employer CTC / Month | ₹16,689 | ₹21,557 |
Security Guard — Monthly Employer Cost
| Component | 8-Hour Shift (₹) | 12-Hour Shift (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Wage | ₹11,500 | ₹14,800 |
| VDA (Variable DA) | ₹3,200 | ₹4,100 |
| Gross Wages (Basic + VDA) | ₹14,700 | ₹18,900 |
| PF — Employer (12%) | ₹1,764 | ₹2,268 |
| ESI — Employer (3.25%) | ₹478 | ₹614 |
| Bonus Provision (8.33%) | ₹958 | ₹1,233 |
| Total Employer CTC / Month | ₹17,900 | ₹23,015 |
Head Guard — Monthly Employer Cost
| Component | 8-Hour Shift (₹) | 12-Hour Shift (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Wage | ₹12,400 | ₹15,900 |
| VDA (Variable DA) | ₹3,400 | ₹4,300 |
| Gross Wages (Basic + VDA) | ₹15,800 | ₹20,200 |
| PF — Employer (12%) | ₹1,896 | ₹2,424 |
| ESI — Employer (3.25%) | ₹514 | ₹657 |
| Bonus Provision (8.33%) | ₹1,033 | ₹1,325 |
| Total Employer CTC / Month | ₹19,243 | ₹24,606 |
Security Supervisor — Monthly Employer Cost
| Component | 8-Hour Shift (₹) | 12-Hour Shift (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Wage | ₹13,200 | ₹16,900 |
| VDA (Variable DA) | ₹3,600 | ₹4,600 |
| Gross Wages (Basic + VDA) | ₹16,800 | ₹21,500 |
| PF — Employer (12%) | ₹2,016 | ₹2,580 |
| ESI — Employer (3.25%) | ₹546 | ₹699 |
| Bonus Provision (8.33%) | ₹1,100 | ₹1,408 |
| Total Employer CTC / Month | ₹20,462 | ₹26,187 |
* Gratuity (15 days Basic per year) and Leave Encashment are payable on separation — not included in the monthly CTC above.
Statutory Contributions
Provident Fund (PF / EPF) — Employees' Provident Fund Act, 1952
| Contribution | Rate | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Employer | 12% of Basic + DA | Split: 3.67% → EPF, 8.33% → EPS (Pension) |
| Employee | 12% of Basic + DA | Fully credited to EPF account |
| Admin Charges | 0.50% of Basic + DA | Paid by employer to EPFO |
Applicable when wages ≤ ₹15,000/month (mandatory). Voluntary above ₹15,000. Ceiling for EPS contribution: ₹15,000 basic.
ESI (ESIC) — Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948
| Contribution | Rate | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Employer | 3.25% of Gross Wages | Covers medical, disability, maternity benefits |
| Employee | 0.75% of Gross Wages | Deducted from salary |
| Total | 4.00% of Gross Wages | Combined employer + employee share |
Applicable when gross wages ≤ ₹21,000/month (₹25,000 for persons with disability). Employees earning ≤ ₹137/day are exempt from employee contribution.
Other Statutory Dues
| Statute | Rate / Amount | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Bonus (Payment of Bonus Act, 1965) | 8.33% – 20% of Basic | Min 8.33%, max 20%; payable annually |
| Gratuity (Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972) | 15 days Basic per year | Payable after 5 years of continuous service |
| Leave Encashment | As per standing orders | Earned leave: 1 day per 20 days worked |
Important Notes
- Rates are per month (26 working days) as per Karnataka Minimum Wages notification under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948.
- VDA (Variable Dearness Allowance) is revised periodically by the Karnataka Labour Department.
- Overtime is calculated at double the ordinary rate of wages as per the Minimum Wages Act.
- PF (Employer 12%) is calculated on Basic + VDA. EPS is capped at ₹15,000 basic; EPF receives the balance.
- ESI (Employer 3.25%) is applicable when gross wages ≤ ₹21,000/month. Employees earning ≤ ₹137/day are exempt from employee contribution.
- Bonus provision is at the minimum statutory rate of 8.33% of Basic under the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965.
- Gratuity (15 days Basic per year of service) and Leave Encashment are payable on separation — not included in monthly CTC above.
- Zone A rates apply to Bengaluru Urban / BBMP limits. Always verify the latest rates with the Karnataka Labour Department gazette notification.
Fully Compliant Security Services
Rafale Security Force Pvt Ltd pays all guards and supervisors at or above the Karnataka minimum wage and is fully compliant with PF, ESI, PSARA, and all applicable labour laws.
Statutory Contributions
Provident Fund (PF / EPF) — Employees' Provident Fund Act, 1952
| Contribution | Rate | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Employer | 12% of Basic + DA | Split: 3.67% → EPF, 8.33% → EPS (Pension) |
| Employee | 12% of Basic + DA | Fully credited to EPF account |
| Admin Charges | 0.50% of Basic + DA | Paid by employer to EPFO |
Applicable when wages ≤ ₹15,000/month (mandatory). Voluntary above ₹15,000. Ceiling for EPS contribution: ₹15,000 basic.
ESI (ESIC) — Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948
| Contribution | Rate | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Employer | 3.25% of Gross Wages | Covers medical, disability, maternity benefits |
| Employee | 0.75% of Gross Wages | Deducted from salary |
| Total | 4.00% of Gross Wages | Combined employer + employee share |
Applicable when gross wages ≤ ₹21,000/month (₹25,000 for persons with disability). Employees earning ≤ ₹137/day are exempt from employee contribution.
Other Statutory Dues
| Statute | Rate / Amount | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Bonus (Payment of Bonus Act, 1965) | 8.33% – 20% of Basic | Min 8.33%, max 20%; payable annually |
| Gratuity (Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972) | 15 days Basic per year | Payable after 5 years of continuous service |
| Leave Encashment | As per standing orders | Earned leave: 1 day per 20 days worked |
Important Notes
- Rates are per month (26 working days) as per Karnataka Minimum Wages notification under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948.
- VDA (Variable Dearness Allowance) is revised periodically by the Karnataka Labour Department.
- Overtime is calculated at double the ordinary rate of wages as per the Minimum Wages Act.
- PF (Employer 12%) is calculated on Basic + VDA. EPS is capped at ₹15,000 basic; EPF receives the balance.
- ESI (Employer 3.25%) is applicable when gross wages ≤ ₹21,000/month. Employees earning ≤ ₹137/day are exempt from employee contribution.
- Bonus provision is at the minimum statutory rate of 8.33% of Basic under the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965.
- Gratuity (15 days Basic per year of service) and Leave Encashment are payable on separation — not included in monthly CTC above.
- Zone A rates apply to Bengaluru Urban / BBMP limits. Always verify the latest rates with the Karnataka Labour Department gazette notification.
Fully Compliant Security Services
Rafale Security Force Pvt Ltd pays all guards and supervisors at or above the Karnataka minimum wage and is fully compliant with PF, ESI, PSARA, and all applicable labour laws.