How much does a candle factory worker make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹13,640 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,878
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India ranks among 142 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 | $72,940 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $71,250 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $66,680 |
| 102. Sudan estimate | $1,920 |
| 103. India estimate | $1,878 |
| 104. Congo - Brazzaville estimate | $1,857 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $128 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Watch maker₹176,400
- Piano tuner₹179,800
- Jeweller₹155,000
- Potter₹158,500
- Glassblower₹154,700
- Sign installer₹162,400
- Basketmaker₹145,900
- Carpet worker₹148,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a candle factory worker make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹13,640 a month, ₹163,700 a year.
How much does a candle factory worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹130,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹195,700.
Which country pays a candle factory worker the most?
United States, with a median of $46,080 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a candle factory worker make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $46,080 a year against $1,878 in India, 24.5 times more.
Who makes more, a candle factory worker or a watch maker?
A watch maker: ₹176,400 a year against ₹163,700 for a candle factory worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate