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How much does an art director make in India?

₹361,100a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹30,090 a month. estimate

Equals
$4,143
Compared with the median pay in India
2.0 times
Data from
2025

Where India ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $200 k $SwitzerlandHungaryNigeriaIndia, rank 100

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.

What film, stage and related directors and producers earn in India
Lowest 10%: ₹279,300Median: ₹361,100Highest 10%: ₹483,700

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$106,300
2. United States$94,500
3. Luxembourg estimate$87,250
99. Kiribati estimate$4,322
100. India estimate$4,143
101. Georgia estimate$3,971
144. Nigeria estimate$382
Compare film, stage and related directors and producers in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does an art director make a month in India?

The median gross salary is ₹30,090 a month, ₹361,100 a year.

How much does an art director make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹279,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹483,700.

Which country pays an art director the most?

United States, with a median of $94,500 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does an art director make more in India or in United States?

In United States: $94,500 a year against $4,143 in India, 22.8 times more.

Who makes more, an art director or an artist?

An art director: ₹361,100 a year against ₹335,500 for an artist, 1.1 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate