How much does an actor make in India?
₹255,800a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹21,310 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,935
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What actors earn in India
Lowest 10%: ₹140,700Median: ₹255,800Highest 10%: ₹434,800
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $75,280 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $61,800 |
| 3. United States | $60,420 |
| 99. Kiribati estimate | $3,061 |
| 100. India estimate | $2,935 |
| 101. Georgia estimate | $2,813 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $270 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Artist₹335,500
- Musician₹303,200
- Ballet dancer₹299,800
- Art director₹361,100
- Announcer₹336,100
- Performer₹240,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹21,310 a month, ₹255,800 a year.
How much does an actor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹140,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹434,800.
Which country pays an actor the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $75,280 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an actor make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $60,420 a year against $2,935 in India, 20.6 times more.
Who makes more, an actor or an artist?
An artist: ₹335,500 a year against ₹255,800 for an actor, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate