Software & SaaS Ownership
Stop building for others. Own the software.
Turn your skills into digital assets. Build micro-SaaS, web apps, or automation APIs and secure high-margin recurring income. dwil.world guides you from code to launch.
Launch Your App
Salaries in India (2026)
Mid-career median salaries for 111 professions in India, ranked from highest to lowest. Click any role for experience-level breakdowns, take-home estimates, and global comparisons.
Population
1,463,865,525
GDP per capita (PPP)
$11,160
Inflation rate
2.4%
| # | Job Title | Industry | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surgeon | Healthcare | ₹6,600,000 |
| 2 | Anesthesiologist | Healthcare | ₹6,230,000 |
| 3 | Psychiatrist | Healthcare | ₹5,740,000 |
| 4 | Doctor (General Practitioner) | Healthcare | ₹4,360,000 |
| 5 | AI Engineer | Technology | ₹4,230,000 |
| 6 | Machine Learning Engineer | Technology | ₹4,070,000 |
| 7 | Investment Banker | Finance | ₹3,770,000 |
| 8 | Pilot | Transport & Logistics | ₹3,740,000 |
| 9 | Site Reliability Engineer | Technology | ₹3,730,000 |
| 10 | Software Engineer | Technology | ₹3,530,000 |
| 11 | Product Manager | Technology | ₹3,480,000 |
| 12 | Marketing Manager | Marketing & Sales | ₹3,480,000 |
| 13 | Data Engineer | Technology | ₹3,440,000 |
| 14 | DevOps Engineer | Technology | ₹3,420,000 |
| 15 | Python Developer | Technology | ₹3,380,000 |
| 16 | Cloud Engineer | Technology | ₹3,360,000 |
| 17 | Lawyer | Legal | ₹3,330,000 |
| 18 | Data Scientist | Technology | ₹3,280,000 |
| 19 | Backend Developer | Technology | ₹3,270,000 |
| 20 | Dentist | Healthcare | ₹3,210,000 |
| 21 | Mobile Developer | Technology | ₹3,180,000 |
| 22 | Human Resources Manager | Marketing & Sales | ₹3,110,000 |
| 23 | Judge | Legal | ₹3,060,000 |
| 24 | Sales Manager | Marketing & Sales | ₹3,040,000 |
| 25 | Actuary | Finance | ₹2,980,000 |
| 26 | Frontend Developer | Technology | ₹2,970,000 |
| 27 | Cybersecurity Analyst | Technology | ₹2,840,000 |
| 28 | Economist | Science & Research | ₹2,750,000 |
| 29 | Petroleum Engineer | Engineering | ₹2,680,000 |
| 30 | Aerospace Engineer | Engineering | ₹2,670,000 |
| 31 | Pharmacist | Healthcare | ₹2,590,000 |
| 32 | UI/UX Designer | Technology | ₹2,570,000 |
| 33 | Web Developer | Technology | ₹2,540,000 |
| 34 | Nurse Practitioner | Healthcare | ₹2,530,000 |
| 35 | Database Administrator | Technology | ₹2,480,000 |
| 36 | Project Manager | Technology | ₹2,430,000 |
| 37 | Financial Analyst | Finance | ₹2,360,000 |
| 38 | Research Scientist | Science & Research | ₹2,360,000 |
| 39 | QA Engineer | Technology | ₹2,350,000 |
| 40 | Supply Chain Manager | Transport & Logistics | ₹2,290,000 |
| 41 | Business Analyst | Technology | ₹2,280,000 |
| 42 | Veterinarian | Healthcare | ₹2,280,000 |
| 43 | Chemical Engineer | Engineering | ₹2,280,000 |
| 44 | Network Engineer | Technology | ₹2,270,000 |
| 45 | Electrical Engineer | Engineering | ₹2,260,000 |
| 46 | Psychologist | Healthcare | ₹2,200,000 |
| 47 | Midwife | Healthcare | ₹2,190,000 |
| 48 | Electronics Engineer | Engineering | ₹2,190,000 |
| 49 | Compliance Officer | Finance | ₹2,150,000 |
| 50 | Operations Manager | Transport & Logistics | ₹2,150,000 |
| 51 | Systems Administrator | Technology | ₹2,140,000 |
| 52 | Data Analyst | Technology | ₹2,120,000 |
| 53 | Environmental Engineer | Engineering | ₹2,110,000 |
| 54 | Construction Manager | Skilled Trades | ₹2,090,000 |
| 55 | Mechanical Engineer | Engineering | ₹2,080,000 |
| 56 | Industrial Engineer | Engineering | ₹2,070,000 |
| 57 | Architect | Engineering | ₹2,050,000 |
| 58 | Structural Engineer | Engineering | ₹2,040,000 |
| 59 | Civil Engineer | Engineering | ₹1,950,000 |
| 60 | Accountant | Finance | ₹1,930,000 |
| 61 | Physical Therapist | Healthcare | ₹1,920,000 |
| 62 | Auditor | Finance | ₹1,910,000 |
| 63 | Insurance Underwriter | Finance | ₹1,900,000 |
| 64 | Geologist | Science & Research | ₹1,890,000 |
| 65 | Professor | Education | ₹1,850,000 |
| 66 | Occupational Therapist | Healthcare | ₹1,840,000 |
| 67 | Account Manager | Marketing & Sales | ₹1,830,000 |
| 68 | Digital Marketer | Marketing & Sales | ₹1,790,000 |
| 69 | Logistics Manager | Transport & Logistics | ₹1,760,000 |
| 70 | SEO Specialist | Marketing & Sales | ₹1,740,000 |
| 71 | Biologist | Science & Research | ₹1,730,000 |
| 72 | Chemist | Science & Research | ₹1,690,000 |
| 73 | Recruiter | Marketing & Sales | ₹1,680,000 |
| 74 | Registered Nurse | Healthcare | ₹1,670,000 |
| 75 | Video Editor | Creative & Media | ₹1,630,000 |
| 76 | Dental Hygienist | Healthcare | ₹1,580,000 |
| 77 | Content Writer | Marketing & Sales | ₹1,580,000 |
| 78 | Translator | Creative & Media | ₹1,550,000 |
| 79 | Social Media Manager | Marketing & Sales | ₹1,530,000 |
| 80 | Loan Officer | Finance | ₹1,510,000 |
| 81 | Graphic Designer | Creative & Media | ₹1,510,000 |
| 82 | Sales Representative | Marketing & Sales | ₹1,450,000 |
| 83 | Paralegal | Legal | ₹1,410,000 |
| 84 | Journalist | Creative & Media | ₹1,390,000 |
| 85 | IT Support Specialist | Technology | ₹1,360,000 |
| 86 | Interior Designer | Creative & Media | ₹1,330,000 |
| 87 | Special Education Teacher | Education | ₹1,290,000 |
| 88 | Radiologic Technologist | Healthcare | ₹1,280,000 |
| 89 | Teacher | Education | ₹1,280,000 |
| 90 | Flight Attendant | Hospitality & Service | ₹1,270,000 |
| 91 | Event Planner | Hospitality & Service | ₹1,260,000 |
| 92 | Hotel Manager | Hospitality & Service | ₹1,240,000 |
| 93 | School Counselor | Education | ₹1,230,000 |
| 94 | Social Worker | Healthcare | ₹1,220,000 |
| 95 | Real Estate Agent | Marketing & Sales | ₹1,210,000 |
| 96 | Bookkeeper | Finance | ₹1,190,000 |
| 97 | Electrician | Skilled Trades | ₹1,170,000 |
| 98 | Plumber | Skilled Trades | ₹1,150,000 |
| 99 | Restaurant Manager | Hospitality & Service | ₹1,150,000 |
| 100 | Legal Secretary | Legal | ₹1,120,000 |
| 101 | HVAC Technician | Skilled Trades | ₹1,090,000 |
| 102 | Chef | Hospitality & Service | ₹1,090,000 |
| 103 | Administrative Assistant | Hospitality & Service | ₹1,060,000 |
| 104 | Carpenter | Skilled Trades | ₹1,050,000 |
| 105 | Retail Manager | Hospitality & Service | ₹1,040,000 |
| 106 | Truck Driver | Transport & Logistics | ₹1,010,000 |
| 107 | Machinist | Skilled Trades | ₹976,000 |
| 108 | Welder | Skilled Trades | ₹939,000 |
| 109 | Photographer | Creative & Media | ₹926,000 |
| 110 | Mechanic | Skilled Trades | ₹901,000 |
| 111 | Medical Assistant | Healthcare | ₹804,000 |