OCCUPATIONAL WAGE SURVEY SIXTH ROUND 2008 REPORT ON TEN
ENGINEERING INDUSTRIES
TABLE 3.4
AVERAGE DAILY WAGE RATES OF WORKERS IN INDUSTRIES BY OCCUPATION AND SEX AND AGE
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Sl. Industry/Occupation Average Daily Wage Rates (Rs.)
No. ------------------------------------------------
Men Women Adole- Chlidren Overall
scents
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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I. Ship Building 173.46 160.85 - - 173.42
1 Blacksmith 452.85 - - - 452.85
2 Boiler Attendant 236.18 - - - 236.18
3 Carpenter 223.66 - - - 223.66
4 Chargeman 572.00 - - - 572.00
5 Checker 252.47 - - - 252.47
6 Coolie/Mazdoor 136.20 - - - 136.20
7 Crane Operator 166.92 - - - 166.92
8 Driller 205.33 - - - 205.33
9 Driver 292.58 - - - 292.58
10 Electrician 216.07 - - - 216.07
11 Fitter 175.42 - - - 175.42
12 Mech./Elec. Foreman 137.34 - - - 137.34
13 Gas Cutter 153.54 - - - 153.54
14 Grinder 103.55 - - - 103.55
15 Hammerman 232.31 - - - 232.31
16 Helper 135.44 96.15 - - 134.94
17 Loader/Unloader 104.97 - - - 104.97
18 Mistry/Kangani 74.23 - - - 74.23
19 Marker 79.23 - - - 79.23
20 Mate/Mukaddam 117.98 - - - 117.98
21 Mechanic(General) 331.83 - - - 331.83
22 Painter 172.73 - - - 172.73
23 Pattern Maker 481.96 - - - 481.96
24 Plater 235.19 - - - 235.19
25 Plumber 212.25 - - - 212.25
26 Rigger 132.89 - - - 132.89
27 Shaper Machine Operator 252.50 - - - 252.50
28 Sorter 101.00 - - - 101.00
29 Supervisor 256.11 - - - 256.11
30 Sweeper 89.65 346.58 - - 127.71
31 Turner 230.97 - - - 230.97
32 Watchman 137.76 - - - 137.76
33 Welder 140.11 - - - 140.11
34 Mach. Oper/Machinist 561.40 - - - 561.40
35 Boiler Maker 126.92 - - - 126.92
36 Erector 423.08 - - - 423.08
37 Plater 147.87 169.23 - - 148.28
38 Sail Maker 243.00 - - - 243.00
39 Boat Builder 103.38 - - - 103.38
40 Insulator 250.00 - - - 250.00
41 Miscellaneous 155.49 - - - 155.49
II. Locomotives 179.99 102.10 - - 179.81
1 Armature Winder 237.54 - - - 237.54
2 Assembler 312.25 - - - 312.25
3 Blacksmith 227.50 - - - 227.50
4 Boiler Attendant 153.85 - - - 153.85
5 Carpenter 218.46 - - - 218.46
6 Chargehand 369.01 - - - 369.01
7 Chargeman 135.48 - - - 135.48
8 Checker 207.92 - - - 207.92
9 Coolie/Mazdoor 145.91 - - - 145.91
10 Core Maker 98.28 153.00 - - 108.54
11 Crane Operator 228.82 - - - 228.82
12 Die Maker 210.61 - - - 210.61
13 Driller 190.42 - - - 190.42
14 Driver 204.84 - - - 204.84
15 Electrician 198.48 - - - 198.48
16 Fitter 233.33 - - - 233.33
17 Mech./Elec. Foreman 271.52 - - - 271.52
18 Furnaceman 203.19 - - - 203.19
19 Gas Cutter 204.81 - - - 204.81
20 Grinder 168.29 - - - 168.29
21 Hammerman 231.70 - - - 231.70
22 Helper 167.11 80.77 - - 166.99
23 Instrument Mechanic 230.44 - - - 230.44
24 Loader/Unloader 101.56 - - - 101.56
25 Mistry/Kangani 134.79 - - - 134.79
26 Marker 213.09 - - - 213.09
27 Mason 184.33 - - - 184.33
28 Mechanic(General) 245.21 - - - 245.21
29 Moulder 111.99 - - - 111.99
30 Packer 106.06 - - - 106.06
31 Painter 176.78 - - - 176.78
32 Pattern Maker 133.84 - - - 133.84
33 Plater 260.50 - - - 260.50
34 Plumber 209.01 - - - 209.01
35 Press Man 140.12 - - - 140.12
36 Rivetter 234.43 - - - 234.43
37 Shaper Machine Operator 163.24 - - - 163.24
38 Sheetmetal Worker 403.85 - - - 403.85
39 Supervisor 228.44 - - - 228.44
40 Sweeper 123.89 46.15 - - 118.99
41 Turner 191.39 - - - 191.39
42 Watchman 134.18 - - - 134.18
43 Welder 189.82 - - - 189.82
44 Winder 265.85 - - - 265.85
45 Mach. Oper/Machinist 166.97 146.96 - - 166.79
46 Milling Machine Operator187.02 - - - 187.02
47 Setter 268.64 - - - 268.64
48 Tool Maker 60.56 - - - 60.56
49 Apprentice/Trainees 100.49 - - - 100.49
50 Boiler Maker 121.48 - - - 121.48
51 Fitter-C & W 223.78 - - - 223.78
52 Fitter-Loco 242.68 - - - 242.68
53 Lifter 298.95 - - - 298.95
54 Power Hammer Operator 129.29 - - - 129.29
55 Miscellaneous 125.79 - - - 125.79
III. Motor Vehicles 179.07 149.38 - - 177.95
1 Assembler 186.40 183.18 - - 185.45
2 Boiler Attendant 141.06 - - - 141.06
3 Chargehand 211.05 - - - 211.05
4 Chargeman 308.61 - - - 308.61
5 Checker 184.96 65.00 - - 183.37
6 Coolie/Mazdoor 139.79 - - - 139.79
7 Core Maker 126.15 - - - 126.15
8 Crane Operator 210.88 - - - 210.88
9 Die Maker 229.14 - - - 229.14
10 Driller 178.41 - - - 178.41
11 Driver 163.02 - - - 163.02
12 Electrician 216.37 - - - 216.37
13 Fitter 196.47 - - - 196.47
14 Mech./Elec. Foreman 195.59 - - - 195.59
15 Furnaceman 117.74 - - - 117.74
16 Grinder 222.37 - - - 222.37
17 Helper 124.57 78.65 - - 123.71
18 Instrument Mechanic 308.16 - - - 308.16
19 Loader/Unloader 129.80 - - - 129.80
20 Mason 282.31 - - - 282.31
21 Mechanic(General) 225.43 - - - 225.43
22 Moulder 142.04 - - - 142.04
23 Oilman/Greaser 227.54 - - - 227.54
24 Packer 154.50 - - - 154.50
25 Painter 160.36 - - - 160.36
26 Pattern Maker 191.00 - - - 191.00
27 Plater 115.32 - - - 115.32
28 Plumber 189.97 - - - 189.97
29 Polisher 129.07 63.56 - - 92.65
30 Press Man 126.99 57.69 - - 117.25
31 Shaper Machine Operator 205.64 - - - 205.64
32 Sheetmetal Worker 167.87 - - - 167.87
33 Supervisor 248.60 225.23 - - 248.21
34 Sweeper 146.34 102.81 - - 141.21
35 Turner 125.06 - - - 125.06
36 Watchman 136.85 140.00 - - 136.90
37 Welder 147.38 - - - 147.38
38 Boring Machine Operator 143.38 - - - 143.38
39 Mach. Oper/Machinist 202.21 147.09 - - 200.25
40 Milling Machine Operator271.67 - - - 271.67
41 Setter 252.54 - - - 252.54
42 Tool Maker 246.22 - - - 246.22
43 Store Keeper 305.77 - - - 305.77
44 Apprentice/Trainees 135.26 55.00 - - 134.60
45 Auto Electrician 246.85 - - - 246.85
46 Tester 239.42 188.83 - - 233.17
47 Miscellaneous 147.33 - - - 147.33
IV. Motorcycles/Scooters 202.58 110.23 - - 201.25
1 Assembler 273.33 79.98 - - 270.86
2 Boiler Attendant 225.21 - - - 225.21
3 Carpenter 230.66 - - - 230.66
4 Chargehand 222.85 - - - 222.85
5 Chargeman 157.07 - - - 157.07
6 Checker 180.99 121.63 - - 179.60
7 Compressor Operator 190.48 - - - 190.48
8 Coolie/Mazdoor 138.88 40.00 - - 138.64
9 Die Maker 239.48 - - - 239.48
10 Driller 142.85 57.69 - - 139.31
11 Driver 184.82 - - - 184.82
12 Electrician 264.07 - - - 264.07
13 Fitter 280.30 - - - 280.30
14 Mech./Elec. Foreman 212.29 - - - 212.29
15 Furnaceman 300.90 - - - 300.90
16 Gas Cutter 199.24 - - - 199.24
17 Grinder 178.36 - - - 178.36
18 Hammerman 201.73 - - - 201.73
19 Helper 174.60 123.41 - - 173.72
20 Instrument Mechanic 213.60 - - - 213.60
21 Loader/Unloader 134.15 - - - 134.15
22 Mechanic(General) 211.38 66.03 - - 191.16
23 Motor Mechanic 234.27 - - - 234.27
24 Moulder 190.89 - - - 190.89
25 Oilman/Greaser 200.64 - - - 200.64
26 Packer 236.56 63.10 - - 231.47
27 Painter 227.11 - - - 227.11
28 Plater 236.56 - - - 236.56
29 Plumber 249.57 - - - 249.57
30 Polisher 177.31 - - - 177.31
31 Press Man 169.66 106.73 - - 167.13
32 Shaper Machine Operator 262.92 - - - 262.92
33 Sheetmetal Worker 271.00 - - - 271.00
34 Supervisor 225.85 216.79 - - 225.58
35 Sweeper 139.82 119.16 - - 139.25
36 Turner 165.37 - - - 165.37
37 Watchman 129.38 70.00 - - 129.18
38 Welder 223.21 - - - 223.21
39 Winder 167.66 - - - 167.66
40 Wireman 197.95 - - - 197.95
41 Mach. Oper/Machinist 236.39 111.03 - - 231.40
42 Milling Machine Operator181.78 - - - 181.78
43 Setter 169.54 - - - 169.54
44 Tool Maker 244.43 - - - 244.43
45 Apprentice/Trainees 93.07 - - - 93.07
46 Frazer 178.04 - - - 178.04
47 Auto Electrician 205.43 - - - 205.43
48 Tester 192.08 137.31 - - 190.10
V. Bicycles & Rickshaws 123.83 97.80 - - 123.28
1 Assembler 90.28 - - - 90.28
2 Boiler Attendant 218.86 - - - 218.86
3 Chargeman 221.73 - - - 221.73
4 Checker 118.07 - - - 118.07
5 Coolie/Mazdoor 112.30 107.90 - - 110.45
6 Crane Operator 88.46 - - - 88.46
7 Die Maker 235.76 - - - 235.76
8 Driller 85.75 - - - 85.75
9 Driver 142.84 - - - 142.84
10 Electrician 168.97 - - - 168.97
11 Fireman 111.79 - - - 111.79
12 Fitter 148.82 - - - 148.82
13 Mech./Elec. Foreman 312.57 - - - 312.57
14 Furnaceman 101.90 - - - 101.90
15 Grinder 163.96 - - - 163.96
16 Hammerman 163.50 - - - 163.50
17 Helper 94.92 97.02 - - 95.04
18 Loader/Unloader 81.12 - - - 81.12
19 Mistry/Kangani 149.16 - - - 149.16
20 Mechanic(General) 156.35 - - - 156.35
21 Moulder 121.50 - - - 121.50
22 Packer 86.08 116.26 - - 86.63
23 Painter 96.80 - - - 96.80
24 Plater 90.88 - - - 90.88
25 Polisher 101.98 - - - 101.98
26 Press Man 93.61 - - - 93.61
27 Rigger 77.32 - - - 77.32
28 Rollerman/Roller 139.85 - - - 139.85
29 Shaper Machine Operator 176.61 - - - 176.61
30 Sorter 89.71 - - - 89.71
31 Supervisor 227.02 76.92 - - 226.17
32 Sweeper 108.49 - - - 108.49
33 Tester 125.00 - - - 125.00
34 Trimmer 117.74 - - - 117.74
35 Turner 134.81 - - - 134.81
36 Watchman 119.60 - - - 119.60
37 Welder 139.25 - - - 139.25
38 Wireman 135.00 - - - 135.00
39 Mach. Oper/Machinist 157.26 105.00 - - 157.14
40 Milling Machine Operator160.64 - - - 160.64
41 Setter 143.99 - - - 143.99
42 Tool Maker 152.25 - - - 152.25
43 Generator Operator 172.68 - - - 172.68
44 Apprentice/Trainees 111.50 - - - 111.50
45 Brazer 87.82 - - - 87.82
46 Cycle Fitter 157.79 - - - 157.79
47 Filer 111.13 38.46 - - 90.03
48 Miscellaneous 131.46 - - - 131.46
VI. Aircrafts 195.76 - - - 195.76
1 Chargehand 239.70 - - - 239.70
2 Checker 81.54 - - - 81.54
3 Driver 130.42 - - - 130.42
4 Fitter 109.22 - - - 109.22
5 Mech./Elec. Foreman 366.70 - - - 366.70
6 Helper 227.87 - - - 227.87
7 Mechanic(General) 298.78 - - - 298.78
8 Moulder 211.54 - - - 211.54
9 Oilman/Greaser 147.02 - - - 147.02
10 Painter 213.21 - - - 213.21
11 Sheetmetal Worker 151.28 - - - 151.28
12 Supervisor 197.37 - - - 197.37
13 Mach. Oper/Machinist 182.46 - - - 182.46
14 Aircraft Erector 127.92 - - - 127.92
15 Radio/Radar Mechanic 161.17 - - - 161.17
VII. Refrigerators & Air 212.43 84.08 - - 211.39
Conditioners
1 Assembler 287.66 105.77 - - 287.02
2 Blacksmith 218.45 - - - 218.45
3 Boiler Attendant 432.19 - - - 432.19
4 Carpenter 172.89 - - - 172.89
5 Chargeman 190.92 - - - 190.92
6 Checker 244.09 - - - 244.09
7 Coolie/Mazdoor 161.69 - - - 161.69
8 Die Maker 372.55 - - - 372.55
9 Driller 166.77 - - - 166.77
10 Driver 190.36 - - - 190.36
11 Electrician 291.53 - - - 291.53
12 Fitter 336.20 - - - 336.20
13 Mech./Elec. Foreman 214.53 - - - 214.53
14 Gas Cutter 189.15 - - - 189.15
15 Grinder 149.41 - - - 149.41
16 Helper 144.18 82.28 - - 143.03
17 Loader/Unloader 100.00 - - - 100.00
18 Mechanic(General) 246.24 - - - 246.24
19 Oilman/Greaser 222.33 - - - 222.33
20 Packer 131.17 - - - 131.17
21 Painter 149.29 - - - 149.29
22 Pattern Maker 375.38 - - - 375.38
23 Plater 70.00 - - - 70.00
24 Polisher 153.85 - - - 153.85
25 Press Man 211.92 - - - 211.92
26 Sheetmetal Worker 183.97 - - - 183.97
27 Supervisor 213.59 - - - 213.59
28 Sweeper 157.31 83.98 - - 142.51
29 Turner 143.56 - - - 143.56
30 Watchman 180.68 - - - 180.68
31 Welder 301.32 - - - 301.32
32 Wireman 173.03 - - - 173.03
33 Mach. Oper/Machinist 279.46 - - - 279.46
34 Milling Machine Operator112.31 - - - 112.31
35 Setter 162.05 - - - 162.05
36 Tool Maker 226.42 - - - 226.42
37 Apprentice/Trainees 127.68 - - - 127.68
38 Inspector 227.91 - - - 227.91
39 Refrig/AC Mechanic 210.84 - - - 210.84
40 Insulator 234.14 - - - 234.14
41 Sand Mix Operator 61.71 - - - 61.71
42 Miscellaneous 113.00 - - - 113.00
VIII. TV & Teleprinters 164.91 177.29 - - 167.73
1 Assembler 202.00 181.97 - - 188.55
2 Boiler Attendant 174.19 - - - 174.19
3 Carpenter 364.88 - - - 364.88
4 Chargehand 252.33 - - - 252.33
5 Chargeman 97.12 - - - 97.12
6 Checker 188.04 - - - 188.04
7 Coolie/Mazdoor 119.41 - - - 119.41
8 Die Maker 692.31 - - - 692.31
9 Driller 71.92 - - - 71.92
10 Driver 112.75 - - - 112.75
11 Electrician 214.45 - - - 214.45
12 Fitter 225.34 - - - 225.34
13 Mech./Elec. Foreman 461.54 - - - 461.54
14 Grinder 242.92 - - - 242.92
15 Helper 110.77 96.49 - - 110.04
16 Instrument Mechanic 561.58 - - - 561.58
17 Lineman 113.85 - - - 113.85
18 Loader/Unloader 62.72 - - - 62.72
19 Mechanic(General) 168.36 - - - 168.36
20 Millwright 350.00 - - - 350.00
21 Moulder 116.92 - - - 116.92
22 Packer 118.85 - - - 118.85
23 Painter 121.00 - - - 121.00
24 Pattern Maker 153.05 - - - 153.05
25 Press Man 215.47 - - - 215.47
26 Supervisor 299.99 223.13 - - 293.89
27 Sweeper 80.87 114.50 - - 83.18
28 Watchman 147.66 212.87 - - 148.71
29 Welder 72.88 - - - 72.88
30 Wireman 113.85 - - - 113.85
31 Mach. Oper/Machinist 145.27 86.54 - - 144.92
32 Tool Maker 263.19 - - - 263.19
33 Apprentice/Trainees 71.41 69.18 - - 70.69
34 Attendant-Q Control 236.41 192.70 - - 228.59
35 Bench Fitter 90.40 61.54 - - 88.00
36 Cabinet Fitter 165.60 200.53 - - 166.92
37 Operator 146.94 198.46 - - 159.48
38 Soldering Operator 139.32 100.00 - - 137.77
39 Trouble Shooter 389.15 - - - 389.15
40 Technician 186.35 208.69 - - 187.57
41 Examiner-Grade II 476.33 167.63 - - 316.26
42 Inspector 320.50 170.77 - - 311.27
43 Miscellaneous 423.08 - - - 423.08
IX. Computers 192.26 163.64 - - 183.80
1 Armature Winder 142.00 - - - 142.00
2 Assembler 141.45 143.84 - - 142.90
3 Blacksmith 145.50 - - - 145.50
4 Carpenter 242.12 - - - 242.12
5 Chargeman 244.49 - - - 244.49
6 Checker 174.72 138.39 - - 152.86
7 Coolie/Mazdoor 53.85 - - - 53.85
8 Die Maker 111.16 - - - 111.16
9 Driller 115.20 - - - 115.20
10 Driver 190.99 - - - 190.99
11 Electrician 193.73 - - - 193.73
12 Fitter 237.89 - - - 237.89
13 Mech./Elec. Foreman 574.76 380.50 - - 558.26
14 Helper 110.53 99.24 - - 109.68
15 Instrument Mechanic 278.11 - - - 278.11
16 Loader/Unloader 133.06 - - - 133.06
17 Mistry/Kangani 461.54 - - - 461.54
18 Marker 144.25 - - - 144.25
19 Mason 578.85 - - - 578.85
20 Mechanic(General) 130.35 - - - 130.35
21 Moulder 121.86 - - - 121.86
22 Packer 157.02 93.77 - - 144.29
23 Painter 183.90 - - - 183.90
24 Plater 164.64 - - - 164.64
25 Press Man 150.89 118.04 - - 144.30
26 Sheetmetal Worker 116.85 - - - 116.85
27 Supervisor 413.59 379.58 - - 406.06
28 Sweeper 100.63 123.35 - - 106.74
29 Tester 114.50 - - - 114.50
30 Tin Smith 127.00 - - - 127.00
31 Turner 260.09 - - - 260.09
32 Watchman 197.74 114.13 - - 195.08
33 Welder 165.77 - - - 165.77
34 Winder 111.74 - - - 111.74
35 Wireman - 90.00 - - 90.00
36 Boring Machine Operator 145.58 - - - 145.58
37 Fork Lift Operator 118.96 - - - 118.96
38 Mach. Oper/Machinist 125.29 140.64 - - 126.33
39 Tool Maker 93.27 - - - 93.27
40 Store Keeper 105.00 - - - 105.00
41 Apprentice/Trainees 100.44 105.24 - - 101.35
42 Bench Fitter 139.15 - - - 139.15
43 Instrument Fitter 149.11 138.47 - - 140.53
44 Operator 195.52 249.02 - - 204.69
45 Technician 130.21 116.64 - - 121.48
46 Trouble Shooter 138.10 129.61 - - 132.62
47 Miscellaneous 139.88 - - - 139.88
X. Watches & Clocks 329.41 199.98 - - 298.25
1 Assembler 515.07 284.97 - - 399.39
2 Boiler Attendant 558.77 - - - 558.77
3 Chargeman 48.08 48.08 - - 48.08
4 Checker 283.74 174.76 - - 233.72
5 Coolie/Mazdoor 135.00 - - - 135.00
6 Die Maker 310.70 - - - 310.70
7 Driller 227.31 - - - 227.31
8 Driver 171.58 - - - 171.58
9 Electrician 280.61 - - - 280.61
10 Fitter 130.46 - - - 130.46
11 Mech./Elec. Foreman 307.69 - - - 307.69
12 Furnaceman 572.00 - - - 572.00
13 Grinder 380.27 - - - 380.27
14 Helper 139.91 141.96 - - 140.66
15 Instrument Mechanic 551.25 - - - 551.25
16 Mistry/Kangani 108.91 - - - 108.91
17 Marker 135.10 - - - 135.10
18 Oilman/Greaser 508.96 - - - 508.96
19 Packer 148.71 107.25 - - 137.49
20 Painter 145.10 - - - 145.10
21 Pattern Maker 136.81 - - - 136.81
22 Plater 486.24 145.23 - - 473.29
23 Plumber 439.98 - - - 439.98
24 Polisher 271.83 76.92 - - 237.44
25 Press Man 202.06 - - - 202.06
26 Supervisor 324.48 322.66 - - 324.42
27 Sweeper 107.37 107.53 - - 107.43
28 Turner 164.14 75.00 - - 148.18
29 Watchman 233.87 113.79 - - 230.48
30 Welder 106.00 - - - 106.00
31 Mach. Oper/Machinist 197.99 103.15 - - 180.75
32 Milling Machine Operator506.84 - - - 506.84
33 Setter 361.35 - - - 361.35
34 Tool Maker 444.29 - - - 444.29
35 Operator 280.04 375.31 - - 286.62
36 Watch Maker 503.06 228.86 - - 492.27
37 Moulder-Plastic 169.35 106.00 - - 125.35
38 Soldering Operator 106.00 106.00 - - 106.00
39 Miscellaneous 551.13 - - - 551.13
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All 10 Engineering Industries 187.47 160.69 - - 185.43
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Note: '-' Nil information.