How often is the minimum wage changed?
- Rates are to be reviewed ordinarily at intervals of not more than five years s. 8(4).
- Where the Central Government fixes rates, the cost of living allowance is revised before 1 April and again before 1 October every year rule 4.
Minimum wages guide
Where this uses the Central Rules, your State's Rules may differ: see your State.
Last checked 1 Nov 2026 · written from the official text · not reviewed by a lawyer. This explains the law in general and does not decide your case.
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