How much does a construction worker make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹11,010 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,516
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 0.7 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. Switzerland estimate | $66,190 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $65,880 |
| 3. Australia | $56,950 |
| 107. Timor-Leste estimate | $1,520 |
| 108. India estimate | $1,516 |
| 109. Indonesia estimate | $1,451 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $130 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Mining assistant₹153,100
- Civils worker₹151,800
- Picker and packer₹110,300
- Factory labourer₹125,400
- Hand and pedal vehicle drivers₹117,400
- Fiacre driver₹109,300
- Warehouse worker₹129,400
- Shelf stacker₹104,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction worker make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹11,010 a month, ₹132,200 a year.
How much does a construction worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹117,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹160,400.
Which country pays a construction worker the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $66,190 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a construction worker make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $46,580 a year against $1,516 in India, 30.7 times more.
Who makes more, a construction worker or a mining assistant?
A mining assistant: ₹153,100 a year against ₹132,200 for a construction worker, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate