Labour Rates Price in Agra — Live Rates April 2026
Skilled and unskilled daily-wage rates — the human cost on every BOQ.
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Prices updated 23 Apr 2026 · 50-city aggregate · Cross-referenced with IS codes
Live prices
Labour Rates prices in Agra
labour rates prices in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, sourced from dealer networks and leading online marketplaces. Ranges reflect the spread between authorised-dealer bulk rates and retail single-unit rates. Prices are 4 % below the 50-city national average — you benefit from proximity to manufacturing/quarry supply.
Item
Unit
Price in Agra
Skilled Mason8-hour shift· inferred from brand premium
per day
₹555
₹500–610 (dealer-to-retail)
Unskilled Labour8-hour shift· inferred from brand premium
per day
₹325
₹290–360 (dealer-to-retail)
Plumber8-hour shift· inferred from brand premium
per day
₹600
₹540–660 (dealer-to-retail)
Electrician8-hour shift· inferred from brand premium
per day
₹600
₹540–660 (dealer-to-retail)
Painter8-hour shift· inferred from brand premium
per day
₹510
₹460–560 (dealer-to-retail)
Tile Layer8-hour shift· inferred from brand premium
per day
₹655
₹590–720 (dealer-to-retail)
Carpenter8-hour shift· inferred from brand premium
per day
₹655
₹590–720 (dealer-to-retail)
Bar Bender / Steel Fixer8-hour shift· inferred from brand premium
per day
₹600
₹540–660 (dealer-to-retail)
About the material
About labour rates
Construction labour in India is paid by daily rate (per 8-hour shift) for direct-wage model or by sqft/sqm for contract model. Skilled trades (mason, plumber, electrician, carpenter, bar bender, tile layer, painter) command 60-100 % premium over unskilled helpers. Rates vary enormously by city — Mumbai skilled mason commands ₹900-1,100/day while a tier-3 town pays ₹400-600/day for the same skill. Contract rates (per sqft of finished work) internalise labour + minor consumables but expose the contractor to productivity variance. Labour compliance under the Building and Other Construction Workers Act 1996 (BOCW), ESI, PF are mandatory for organised sites but widely ignored in unorganised construction.
Migration patterns — Bihar/UP/Odisha workers drive supply to metros
Season (monsoon = supply glut inland; peak construction season Oct-Feb tight supply)
Project type — specialised work (finishing, fit-out) commands 20-40 % premium
Overtime rates — 1.5× for > 8 hours, 2× for Sundays under BOCW
Boarding/lodging provision — affects effective cost to contractor
Market trend
Recent price history
Construction-labour daily rates in India have risen 12-15 % YoY consistently since 2021 on tight urban labour supply, migration back to states, and rising post-COVID wage expectations. 2026 sees continued pressure in tier-1 metros (Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune) where skilled rates touched ₹1,000-1,200/day vs ₹400-500 in tier-2/3. Migrant labour availability improving in 2026 but still 20-25 % tighter than pre-COVID normals.
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Buying guide
Buying tips for Agra
Daily-wage is cheaper for small projects (< 30 days); contract rates save cost on large standardised work (slabs, masonry)
Always budget 1.5-2× of wage for actual cost — BOCW cess (1 %), ESI (3.25 %), PF (12 %), insurance, boarding
Overtime budget: typical 10-15 % of base labour cost on tight-schedule projects
Ask for labour-supplier GST invoice — unorganised labour contractors often lack GST registration (audit risk)
Skilled trades (plumber, electrician) often require 'piece rate' not daily — e.g., ₹45-75/point for wiring, ₹280-450/point for plumbing
Compare across cities
Labour Rates prices in nearby cities
Compare labour rates prices in Agra with other Indian metros. Prices shown are for Skilled Mason (per day) — a representative benchmark for the category. Click any city for the full 8-item price list.
Labour Rates quality and manufacturing in India is governed by the following Indian Standards. Click any code for the full specification with extracted clauses, tables, and reference values.
BOCW Act 1996: Building and Other Construction Workers Regulation Act (safety, welfare). ESI Act 1948: Employees' State Insurance (3.25 % + 0.75 %).
Frequently asked questions
FAQs about labour rates in Agra
Daily-wage or contract rate — which is better?
Daily-wage: flexibility, quality control, but exposed to productivity variance. Contract rate (per sqft finished): predictable cost, but contractor cuts corners if margin thin. For slabs/masonry/plaster where output is standardised, contract works. For finishing/fit-out/complex detail, daily-wage with supervision works better.
Why is skilled mason 2× unskilled helper?
Skilled mason does the judgment work (line, level, bond pattern, corner quoin, lintels). Unskilled carries material, mixes mortar, cleans site. Ratio of skilled:unskilled in brick masonry is typically 1:2 — one mason produces what 2-3 helpers support.
What's BOCW cess?
1 % cess on construction value, payable to the State Welfare Board, funds construction-worker welfare (injury, education, housing). Not optional — builders ignore at legal risk. Included in most BOQs as 'cess + insurance' line item.
How many labour-days for 1,000 sqft of brick masonry?
Approximately 35-50 skilled-mason-days + 70-100 unskilled-helper-days for a 9-inch thick brick wall of 1,000 sqft. Productivity varies 30 % by mason experience. Use the calculator for detailed estimate per city rates.
Why do labour rates in Mumbai = 2.5× those in Lucknow?
Mumbai's cost of living forces a ₹1,000+/day floor; Lucknow's lower cost of living + abundant migrant supply keeps wages at ₹450-600. The effective cost-per-sqft-of-work is closer (Mumbai masons are typically more productive too), but absolute daily rates diverge sharply.
Disclaimer: Prices shown are indicative ranges gathered from public listings (IndiaMart, authorised-dealer quotes, state SOR tables) and updated weekly. Actual dealer quotes vary based on brand, grade, quantity, payment terms, and delivery location. Always confirm with a local supplier before finalising a purchase order. InfraLens is not responsible for price discrepancies arising from stale data, brand-specific promotions, or regional oversupply events.