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How much does a carpet worker make in India?

₹148,400a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹12,370 a month. estimate

Equals
$1,703
Compared with the median pay in India
0.8 times
Data from
2025

Where India ranks among 143 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $IcelandPalauKenyaIndia, rank 104

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

What handicraft workers in textile, leather and related materials earn in India
Lowest 10%: ₹132,000Median: ₹148,400Highest 10%: ₹169,300

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Iceland estimate$66,120
2. Belgium estimate$64,590
3. Switzerland estimate$60,440
103. Sudan estimate$1,741
104. India estimate$1,703
105. Congo - Brazzaville estimate$1,683
143. Kenya estimate$116
Compare handicraft workers in textile, leather and related materials in 143 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a carpet worker make a month in India?

The median gross salary is ₹12,370 a month, ₹148,400 a year.

How much does a carpet worker make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹132,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹169,300.

Which country pays a carpet worker the most?

United States, with a median of $37,800 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a carpet worker make more in India or in United States?

In United States: $37,800 a year against $1,703 in India, 22.2 times more.

Who makes more, a carpet worker or a watch maker?

A watch maker: ₹176,400 a year against ₹148,400 for a carpet worker, 1.2 times more.

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