How much does an anthropologist make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹27,830 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,832
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 1.9 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.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $98,300 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $80,700 |
| 3. United States | $80,530 |
| 99. Kiribati estimate | $3,997 |
| 100. India estimate | $3,832 |
| 101. Georgia estimate | $3,673 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $353 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Economist₹414,400
- Historian₹349,400
- Psychologist₹371,300
- Social worker₹330,600
- Religious professionals₹294,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does an anthropologist make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹27,830 a month, ₹334,000 a year.
How much does an anthropologist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹284,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹395,300.
Which country pays an anthropologist the most?
United States, with a median of $80,530 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an anthropologist make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $80,530 a year against $3,832 in India, 21.0 times more.
Who makes more, an anthropologist or an economist?
An economist: ₹414,400 a year against ₹334,000 for an anthropologist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate