The Government of Nepal has set the new minimum wage for workers at Rs. 19,550 per month. The revised wage has been officially published in the Nepal Gazette. This change was made in accordance with Section 107 of the Labor Act, 2074, which mandates the revision of minimum wages every two years.
The new wage rate was finalized through an agreement between employers, workers, and the Ministry of Labor, Employment, and Social Security. Labor Minister Sharatsingh Bhandari emphasized that setting a minimum wage alone is not enough—its effective implementation requires serious and responsible commitment from all stakeholders.
Vice President of the Nepal Trade Union Congress, Radhika Kuinkel, stated that the minimum wage has increased by Rs. 2,250—from Rs. 17,300 to Rs. 19,550. “Since it has been published in the Gazette on Shrawan 5 (mid-July), it will now come into effect. After government publication, labor institutions must implement it,” she said.
Joint Secretary Pradeep Koirala mentioned that the ministry is preparing an action plan for immediate implementation of the new wage. This includes mandatory committee meetings every three months and field inspections.
President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), Chandra Dhakal, said that agreement on minimum wages is essential for maintaining sustainable labor relations. Meanwhile, President of the Nepal Trade Union Congress, Yogendra Kumar Kunwar, highlighted that this move is a major step in ensuring dignified living standards for workers, labor market stability, and the protection of labor rights guaranteed by the Labor and Trade Union Acts.
