As per the Periodic Labor Force Survey (PLFS), the average wage for male casual laborer in urban areas during April to June 2024 in India was 537 rupees per day. Female laborers have consistently received lesser wages than male laborers amounting to 364 rupees per day during the same period.
Average daily earnings from casual labor in urban areas across India from July 2018 to June 2024, by gender
(in Indian rupees)
Wage earnings by casual laborer engaged in works other than public works was recorded for each of the day of the reference week (last 7 days preceding the date of the survey) when the household member had worked as casual labor.
The survey was based on 12, 743 First Stage Units, 101,920 households and 418,159 people.Â
One Indian rupee is equal to 0.011 euros and 0.012 dollars (as of November 2024).
Values have been rounded for clarity.
Previous reports have been accessed for historical data.
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