How much does a day care worker make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹11,250 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,548
- 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 | $60,510 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $60,270 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $54,440 |
| 107. Liberia estimate | $1,563 |
| 108. India estimate | $1,548 |
| 109. Senegal estimate | $1,546 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $329 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Preschool teaching assistant₹135,600
- Nursing assistant₹145,700
- Personal care attendant₹142,100
- Personal care workers in health services not elsewhere classified₹145,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a day care worker make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹11,250 a month, ₹134,900 a year.
How much does a day care worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹116,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹151,300.
Which country pays a day care worker the most?
Germany, with a median of $47,740 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a day care worker make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $35,530 a year against $1,548 in India, 22.9 times more.
Who makes more, a day care worker or a nursing assistant?
A nursing assistant: ₹145,700 a year against ₹134,900 for a day care worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate