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How much does a blacksmith make in India?

₹172,900a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹14,410 a month. estimate

Equals
$1,984
Compared with the median pay in India
1.0 times
Data from
2025

Where India ranks among 142 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $IcelandSerbiaKenyaIndia, rank 103

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

What blacksmiths, hammersmiths and forging press workers earn in India
Lowest 10%: ₹155,100Median: ₹172,900Highest 10%: ₹198,800

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Iceland estimate$77,040
2. Belgium estimate$75,250
3. Switzerland estimate$70,420
102. Sudan estimate$2,028
103. India estimate$1,984
104. Congo - Brazzaville estimate$1,961
142. Kenya estimate$136
Compare blacksmiths, hammersmiths and forging press workers in 142 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a blacksmith make a month in India?

The median gross salary is ₹14,410 a month, ₹172,900 a year.

How much does a blacksmith make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹155,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹198,800.

Which country pays a blacksmith the most?

Iceland, with a median of $77,040 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a blacksmith make more in India or in United States?

In United States: $47,060 a year against $1,984 in India, 23.7 times more.

Who makes more, a blacksmith or a metal worker?

A metal worker: ₹176,100 a year against ₹172,900 for a blacksmith, 1.0 times more.

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