India has a population of over 1.2 billion and is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. This trend is not expected to slow down any time soon so a number of people will be entering the job market in the coming years. As more and more people enter into the workforce, they expect that their salary will be higher than average monthly salary in India.
The average monthly salary in India is about $688.
Average monthly salary in India
The monthly salary in India is around Rs. 18,000 per month or Rs. 2,16,000 per year. The average monthly salary in India depends on the state you live in. For example it’s Rs. 38,000 in Jammu & Kashmir and Rs. 10,100 in Manipur.
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Andhra Pradesh
In Andhra Pradesh, the average monthly salary is Rs. 15,000 (US $216).
Arunachal Pradesh
India’s average monthly salary is $370 USD. In Arunachal Pradesh, the average monthly salary is approximately $200 USD.
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Assam
- Assam: The average monthly salary in Assam is Rs.15,000.
- Andhra Pradesh: The average monthly salary in Andhra Pradesh is Rs.16,000.
Bihar
Bihar is a state in eastern India. It is the 12th largest state by area and the 11th most populous with over 100 million inhabitants. Bihar has been inhabited since ancient times, but it’s not clear when people first settled there. The city of Patna was founded by King Lalitaditya in 300 BC, who ruled from Sonepur (near modern-day Jamshedpur). The capital of Bihar was moved to Pataliputra (modern-day Patna) by Ashoka around 260 BC, which remained its capital for nearly 1000 years until the beginning of British rule in 1803.
Bihar has been under several dynasties during its history including the Magadha Empire which controlled most of North India from roughly 600 BCE until about 400 CE and then again from about 812 until 619 CE; followed by a period under local dynasties like Trigarta Kingdom, Vaishyali and Chedi kingdoms between 200 BCE and 100 CE; Kushan Empire until 240 CE; Gupta dynasty intermittently between 320 CE – 550 AD; Harsha Vardhana’s empire until 650 AD before falling into anarchy until 900 AD when Vikramaditya invaded Gauda (Odisha region) after being invited there by rebels against Kumarapala; Pala dynasty who ruled much of Bengal & Odisha between 750-1075 AD and finally Delhi Sultanate that controlled all except parts under their control around 1200 AD
Chhattisgarh
In Chhattisgarh, the average monthly salary is INR 15,296 and the average annual salary is INR 1,72,836. The average annual salary growth rate of Chhattisgarh is 4.2%.
The average annual salary growth rate by gender in Chhattisgarh is 0.4%, with males having higher salaries than females.
Goa
- Goa
Average monthly salary: Rs. 15,000
- The smallest state in India, Goa is known for its beaches and temples. You may not know this but Goa is also home to some of the best trance music in the world!
Gujarat
The average monthly salary in Gujarat is Rs. 1,05,000. This is higher than both the national average and the average for India as a whole. An estimated 578 people work in this field of work in Gujarat (as of 2015).
It may surprise you to learn that there are more than 20 different job titles listed under this job category in India, with salaries ranging from Rs. 3,200 per month to Rs. 3 lakhs per month.
Haryana
Haryana’s average monthly salary is Rs.12,000. This state is located in northern India and one of the most developed states in India. Haryana has been ranked as the leading state in the country in the field of agriculture, with its high-yielding crops like wheat and rice contributing significantly to national food security.
Himachal Pradesh
The average monthly salary in Himachal Pradesh is Rs.23,725. This is the highest paying state in India and the third most expensive state (after Kerala and Goa). The average monthly salary in India is Rs.17,000, which means that an employee from Himachal Pradesh earns 79% more than someone from Delhi for example.
The median household income in Himachal Pradesh is Rs 1 lakh per year (around $1,500).
Jammu and Kashmir
The average monthly salary in Jammu and Kashmir is approximately Rs. 7,000 to Rs. 12,000 per month.
For a graduate: The average salary in Jammu and Kashmir for a graduate is approximately Rs. 7,000 per month.
For a post-graduate/doctorate: The average salary in Jammu and Kashmir for a post-graduate or doctorate holder is about Rs. 8,000 per month – Rs 20,000 at the highest end of the scale (usually for medical professionals).
Jharkhand
The average monthly salary in Jharkhand is Rs.7,500, which can be obtained by an employee with an experience of 1–5 years.
Karnataka
Karnataka has the highest average monthly salary. The average salary in Karnataka is Rs.5,00,000 which is equivalent to US$7545 per month.
The major cities with high salaries are Bangalore, Mysore and Mangalore with an average monthly salary of Rs.5,00,000 each, whereas for other cities like Gulbarga and Belgaum this figure does not cross even 1 lakh rupees per month on an average.
For a detailed list of all cities in India with their percentage increase or decrease as compared to last year’s figures please see below:
Kerala
Kerala is a state in southern India, famous for its beaches and beautiful backwaters. It boasts a tropical climate with an average temperature of 26°C (78°F). Average salary in Kerala is Rs. 13,077 per month.
Madhya Pradesh
The average monthly salary in Madhya Pradesh is Rs. 10,000. This is higher than the national average of Rs. 7,976 per month.
The state’s capital city Bhopal has an average monthly salary of Rs 13,000 while the lowest-paying industry in Madhya Pradesh is in agriculture and allied activities with an average monthly income of less than Rs 4500 per month (Rs 4614).
Maharashtra
Average Monthly Salary in Maharashtra:
- Mumbai: 11,344 INR (as of July 2019)
- Pune: 9,328 INR (as of June 2019)
- Nagpur: 9,406 INR (as of June 2021)
- Kolhapur: 7,995 INR (as of February 2020)
- Aurangabad: 8,878 INR (as of January 2020)
Manipur
Manipur is a state in northeastern India. It is bounded by Assam to the west, Nagaland to the north, Mizoram to the south and Myanmar (Burma) in its eastern side. Manipur is a landlocked state with no access to the sea.
The capital of Manipur is Imphal which has been awarded many times as best city for living standards and infrastructure development.
The capital city of Manipur belongs to two districts namely Imphal East district and Imphal West district respectively. The entire area of these two districts are divided into 60 assembly constituencies which include 27 rural constituencies and 33 urban constituencies excluding three reserved constituencies of Inner Line Permit Holders Constituencies (ILPHC), which are reserved for Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes candidates only.[1]
Meghalaya
Meghalaya is a state in Northeast India and is located in the eastern part of the country. Meghalaya is known for its natural beauty and is home to many wildlife sanctuaries.
The average monthly salary in Meghalaya is Rs. 80,000 (approx $1,260). This makes it one of the highest paying states in India and one of the richest regions in Asia as well.
Mizoram
Mizoram is a state in the north-eastern region of India. It is located south of Burma, east of Bangladesh and west of China. It was made a union territory on 20th May 1954, but was declared as a full-fledged state by the Government of India on 20th January 1986. Mizoram covers an area of 11,081 square kilometres (4,293 sq mi) and has a population density of 74 persons per square kilometre.
Mizoram is one among the seven states in North East India which shares its border with Myanmar and Bangladesh. In this article we have listed average monthly salary in different states/UTs across India:
Nagaland
Nagaland is a state in north-eastern India. It borders the state of Assam to the west, Arunachal Pradesh and part of Assam to the north, Burma (Myanmar) to the east, and Manipur to the south. The state capital is Kohima. It has an area of 16202 square kilometers.
Nagaland is a landlocked state in the north-eastern part of India. It borders Chin State of Burma on its eastern side, Mizoram on its southern side and Manipur on its western side with an international border with Burma which runs from east to west across this region covering approximately 70 miles (113 km). The name ‘Nagaland’ is said to have come from two words “naga” (a term for people who live beyond mountains or hills) and Land”.
Odisha (Orissa)
Average monthly salary in Odisha (Orissa) is Rs. 8,400.
Average monthly salary for a graduate is Rs. 5,300.
Average monthly salary for a post graduate is Rs. 6,800.
Average monthly salary for a PhD is Rs. 7,500.
Average monthly salary for a Master’s degree holder is Rs. 8,200..
Punjab
Punjab is one of the most prosperous states in India. The average monthly salary in Punjab is Rs. 25,000, which is higher than the average monthly salary in India and also higher than the average monthly salary in the USA.
Rajasthan
Rajasthan is a state in northern India. It is bordered by the states of Punjab to the north, Haryana to the west, Uttar Pradesh to the east and Madhya Pradesh to the south. The Kathiawar peninsula extends southwards from Gujarat state into Rajasthan and encompasses a large area including Rajkot district.
India is a diverse country.
India is a large country, and it’s made up of many states. Some of these states have different languages, cultures and industries. As such, the average monthly salary can vary greatly between the states.
In this article we’ll explore how the average monthly salaries vary in different parts of India. We’ll also look at factors that affect how much you get paid in each state.
Conclusion
India is a diverse country, and it is not surprising that many states have varying minimum wages. The monthly average salary in the country is INR 14,959.
