Security Agency Payroll in Delhi: Guard Wages, VDA, and Site-Wise Compliance
📌 TL;DR - Security Payroll in Delhi Services at a Glance
Security payroll = site-wise guard wage processing + Delhi min wage VDA (April + October auto-revision) + PF ~13% employer + ESI 3.25%+0.75% (virtually all guards qualify) + overtime 2x + night differential + reliever tracking + armed vs unarmed differentials + client billing reconciliation + PSARA/CLRA inspection-ready. Unskilled guard ~Rs 18,066/month, all-inclusive ~Rs 24,000-26,000. No PT. From Rs 8,000/month.
Delhi's private security industry is among India's largest. For a comprehensive overview, see our Security Agency Payroll national guide.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Guard Wage | Unskilled ~Rs 18,066 (Basic+VDA). Semi-skilled ~Rs 19,929. Skilled ~Rs 21,917. All-inclusive ~Rs 24K-26K |
| VDA Revision | April + October. Auto-updated by Patron within days. Arrears computed. Client rate letters prepared |
| Statutory | PF ~13% employer. ESI 3.25%+0.75%. Bonus 8.33%. Gratuity after 5 years. No PT |
| Site-Wise | Per-site deployment tracking. Shift/overtime/reliever. Client billing reconciliation. CLRA registers |
| Cost From | Rs 8,000/month (small agency); Rs 18,000-75,000+ (mid/large) |
Corporate CP/Aerocity, residential Dwarka/Rohini/Vasant Kunj, diplomatic Chanakyapuri, industrial Okhla/Narela, malls Saket, events Pragati Maidan. PSARA from Delhi Police Commissioner. Guards across 24/7 posts with 3-shift rotation + reliever. Armed/unarmed/DGR. VDA biannual. Principal employer liability under CLRA. Compliant cost ~Rs 24K-26K all-inclusive. Agencies below = non-compliant. Patron Rohini office.
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