How much does a builder make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹15,550 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,140
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $115,000 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $83,120 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $81,200 |
| 104. Sudan estimate | $2,188 |
| 105. India estimate | $2,140 |
| 106. Congo - Brazzaville estimate | $2,116 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $146 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Bricklayer₹184,500
- Stonemason₹180,500
- Concrete finisher₹188,500
- Carpenter₹177,200
- Tent builder₹181,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a builder make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹15,550 a month, ₹186,600 a year.
How much does a builder make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹152,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹227,800.
Which country pays a builder the most?
United States, with a median of $115,000 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a builder make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $115,000 a year against $2,140 in India, 53.7 times more.
Who makes more, a builder or a bricklayer?
A builder: ₹186,600 a year against ₹184,500 for a bricklayer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate