How much does a CEO make in India?
₹572,500a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹47,710 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $6,568
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 3.2 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.
What managing directors and chief executives earn in India
Lowest 10%: ₹415,100Median: ₹572,500Highest 10%: ₹811,300
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Luxembourg estimate | $180,600 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $171,300 |
| 3. Italy estimate | $144,200 |
| 100. Mozambique estimate | $6,725 |
| 101. India estimate | $6,568 |
| 102. Comoros estimate | $6,030 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $717 |
Similar jobs
Managers
- Legislators₹225,900
- Senior government officials₹556,200
- Traditional chiefs and heads of village₹561,000
- Trades union official₹502,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a CEO make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹47,710 a month, ₹572,500 a year.
How much does a CEO make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹415,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹811,300.
Which country pays a CEO the most?
Luxembourg, with a median of $180,600 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a CEO make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $118,700 a year against $6,568 in India, 18.1 times more.
Who makes more, a CEO or a trades union official?
A CEO: ₹572,500 a year against ₹502,400 for a trades union official, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate