Labour Welfare Fund in Karnataka
Karnataka collects LWF under the Karnataka Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965 (amended by Karnataka Act No. 05 of 2026). Current rates apply from 7 Jan 2026.
Checked against the official notification on 7 Oct 2026
- Employee pays
- ₹50
- Employer pays
- ₹100
- How often
- Yearly
- Applies from
- All covered establishments
When to deduct and pay
Deduct the employee share from the salary for December.
Work out your cost
Enter your headcount in Karnataka to see the yearly deposit.
Matters only where the state uses wage bands, a % rate or a wage limit.
Employer cost a year
₹2,500
Plus ₹1,250 deducted from employees. Total deposit ₹3,750.
- Frequency
- Yearly
- Per employee, each time
- ₹50 + ₹100 employer
- Per employee, a year
- ₹150
- Deduct from salary of
- December
Official sources
- THE KARNATAKA LABOUR WELFARE FUND ACT, 1965Labour Department, Government of Karnataka
This page summarises official government notifications for general information. It is not legal advice. Rates and lists can change through new notifications; confirm with the issuing department or a qualified labour law professional before acting on them.