Punjab Anganwadi Salary Per Month 2026 – (Worker, Helper) & Salary Structure

In Punjab, mini-workers earn ₹6,500 to ₹7,000 per month, helpers earn around ₹5,350, and Anganwadi workers earn around ₹10,000. Helpers' yearly in-hand salary is ₹64,200, with a pay scale ranging from ₹5,350 to ₹10,000. A 60:40 funding formula between the central and state governments governs salaries. Insurance, paid leave, training allowance, and activity-based honoraria are among the extra benefits.

Abhishek Kumar

21 November 2025, 03:21 PM

*may vary as per norm
Event	Details
Pay Scale	5350 - 10000
Basic Salary	5350
Maximum Salary	10,000
Monthly In Hand	5350
YearlyIn Hand	64200

Note: In addition to the basic contribution from the central government (₹4,500 for AWWs, ₹2,250 for AWHs), the Punjab government offers benefits. Based on app usage KPIs, the Poshan Tracker app offers additional monthly performance-linked incentives (PLIs) of ₹500 to workers and ₹250 for helpers.

Post Wise Salary

*may vary as per norm
Post	Pay Scale
Anganwadi Worker (AWW)	₹10,000 / -
Anganwadi Helper (AWH)	₹5,350 / -
Mini-Anganwadi Worker	₹6,500 – ₹7,000 / -

Note: Center-State Funding Ratio: The honorarium is calculated using a 60:40 sharing formula, with the State's share topping up to ₹10,000/₹5,350 at its discretion and the Center's share fixed.

Benifits and Perks

Benefit	Status
Uniform Allowance
Activity-Based Honoraria
Retirement Benefits
PMJJBY life insurance
PMSBY accidental insurance
Ayushman Bharat health coverage
Festival Bonus
Basic Pay
Training Allowance
Paid Leave