How much does an artist make in India?
₹335,500a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹27,960 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,850
- 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.
What visual artists earn in India
Lowest 10%: ₹267,800Median: ₹335,500Highest 10%: ₹482,200
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $98,760 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $81,070 |
| 3. Germany | $79,330 |
| 99. Kiribati estimate | $4,016 |
| 100. India estimate | $3,850 |
| 101. Georgia estimate | $3,690 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $354 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Musician₹303,200
- Ballet dancer₹299,800
- Art director₹361,100
- Actor₹255,800
- Announcer₹336,100
- Performer₹240,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does an artist make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹27,960 a month, ₹335,500 a year.
How much does an artist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹267,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹482,200.
Which country pays an artist the most?
Germany, with a median of $79,330 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an artist make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $54,170 a year against $3,850 in India, 14.1 times more.
Who makes more, an artist or a musician?
An artist: ₹335,500 a year against ₹303,200 for a musician, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate