Platforms struggle to hire as gig workers favour stable roles
May 5, 2026


Minimum wages for unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled workers are different in different states. In Delhi, for instance, the minimum monthly wages for unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled workers are ₹18,456, ₹20,371, and ₹22,411, respectively. Typically, a gig worker can earn ₹15,000 -20,000 in a month, which can go up to ₹30,000-40,000 depending on the work , and the number of deliveries.