How much does a community health worker make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹18,930 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,607
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India ranks among 143 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. Switzerland estimate | $89,000 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $72,320 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $69,250 |
| 106. Indonesia estimate | $2,700 |
| 107. India estimate | $2,607 |
| 108. Nepal estimate | $2,550 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $386 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienist₹201,500
- Health records clerk₹222,100
- Optician₹194,800
- Therapy assistant₹174,200
- Medical assistant₹183,500
- Quality inspector₹250,800
- Paramedic₹256,300
- Health screener₹208,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a community health worker make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹18,930 a month, ₹227,200 a year.
How much does a community health worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹202,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹266,400.
Which country pays a community health worker the most?
Canada, with a median of $63,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a community health worker make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $51,850 a year against $2,607 in India, 19.9 times more.
Who makes more, a community health worker or a dental hygienist?
A community health worker: ₹227,200 a year against ₹201,500 for a dental hygienist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate