How much does an airline pilot make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹30,450 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,193
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 2.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $197,800 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $143,200 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $116,300 |
| 106. Indonesia estimate | $4,344 |
| 107. India estimate | $4,193 |
| 108. Nepal estimate | $4,102 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $621 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Chief engineer₹285,800
- Ship pilot₹268,100
- Air traffic controller₹357,900
- Air traffic safety technician₹254,900
- Wind technician₹218,900
- Technical aide₹250,200
- Electrical technician₹262,100
- Electronics engineering technician₹244,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does an airline pilot make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹30,450 a month, ₹365,500 a year.
How much does an airline pilot make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹268,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹485,200.
Which country pays an airline pilot the most?
United States, with a median of $197,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an airline pilot make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $197,800 a year against $4,193 in India, 47.2 times more.
Who makes more, an airline pilot or a chief engineer?
An airline pilot: ₹365,500 a year against ₹285,800 for a chief engineer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate