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How much does a blaster make in India?

₹205,200a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹17,100 a month. estimate

Equals
$2,354
Compared with the median pay in India
1.1 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 $AustraliaPalauKenyaIndia, rank 105

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

What shotfirers and blasters earn in India
Lowest 10%: ₹173,700Median: ₹205,200Highest 10%: ₹248,800

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Australia$94,390
2. Iceland estimate$91,430
3. Belgium estimate$89,310
104. Sudan estimate$2,407
105. India estimate$2,354
106. Congo - Brazzaville estimate$2,327
144. Kenya estimate$161
Compare shotfirers and blasters in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a blaster make a month in India?

The median gross salary is ₹17,100 a month, ₹205,200 a year.

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

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹173,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹248,800.

Which country pays a blaster the most?

Australia, with a median of $94,390 a year before tax, according to our data.

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

In United States: $61,390 a year against $2,354 in India, 26.1 times more.

Who makes more, a blaster or an underwater welder?

A blaster: ₹205,200 a year against ₹196,800 for an underwater welder, 1.0 times more.

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