How much does a bus driver make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹15,170 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,088
- 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 $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $73,900 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $71,360 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $70,630 |
| 105. Laos estimate | $2,162 |
| 106. India estimate | $2,088 |
| 107. Tunisia estimate | $2,068 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $410 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Truck driver₹185,300
- Train driver₹251,700
- Signalman₹219,700
- Motorcyle courier₹159,400
- Taxi driver₹152,200
- Farm equipment operator₹174,700
- Earthmoving and related plant operators₹198,600
- Crane operators₹212,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹15,170 a month, ₹182,000 a year.
How much does a bus driver make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹153,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹208,200.
Which country pays a bus driver the most?
Iceland, with a median of $73,900 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a bus driver make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $48,860 a year against $2,088 in India, 23.4 times more.
Who makes more, a bus driver or a truck driver?
A truck driver: ₹185,300 a year against ₹182,000 for a bus driver, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate