Asia
Salaries in India
Salary data for the top 20 job roles in India in 2026. Figures are in USD unless otherwise noted.
Avg. salary (mid)
$22,022
vs. global avg
-71.4%
Currency
INR ₹
Cost of living
28 / 100
Average Salary in India by Experience
Average across all tracked roles · USD
Entry-level
0–2 yrs
$10.7K
Mid-level
3–5 yrs
$22K
Senior
6+ yrs
$45.7K
Cost of living index: 28/100 · PPP factor: 3.55x vs. USD
Top Roles by Salary
Median annual salary in USD · Mid-level experience
Salary by Role
| Role | Level | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-level | $25K | $48K | $85K | |
| Mid-level | $22K | $38K | $58K | |
| Mid-level | $22K | $38K | $60K | |
| Mid-level | $20K | $32K | $50K | |
| Mid-level | $18K | $30K | $48K | |
| Mid-level | $18K | $30K | $46K | |
| Mid-level | $18K | $28K | $42K | |
| Mid-level | $15K | $26K | $42K | |
| Mid-level | $15K | $25K | $40K | |
LawyerINR | Mid-level | $12K | $22K | $38K |
| Mid-level | $10K | $18K | $28K | |
| Mid-level | $10K | $18K | $28K | |
UX DesignerINR | Mid-level | $10K | $18K | $30K |
| Mid-level | $10K | $18K | $30K | |
DentistINR | Mid-level | $10K | $18K | $30K |
| Mid-level | $10K | $16K | $26K | |
| Mid-level | $9K | $15K | $24K | |
| Mid-level | $9K | $15K | $24K | |
PharmacistINR | Mid-level | $8K | $14K | $22K |
AccountantINR | Mid-level | $8K | $13K | $20K |
Source: Aggregated public data 2025–2026. All figures in USD.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average mid-level salary in India is $22,022 per year, which is -71.4% compared to the global average of $77,108. Salaries vary significantly by industry, experience level, and city.
Last updated: · Source: Aggregated public data (BLS, Glassdoor, LinkedIn, PayScale).