How much does a dental hygienist make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹16,800 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,312
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 1.1 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 | $78,950 |
| 2. United States | $74,820 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $64,150 |
| 106. Indonesia estimate | $2,395 |
| 107. India estimate | $2,312 |
| 108. Nepal estimate | $2,262 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $343 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Health records clerk₹222,100
- Community health worker₹227,200
- 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 dental hygienist make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹16,800 a month, ₹201,500 a year.
How much does a dental hygienist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹181,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹223,000.
Which country pays a dental hygienist the most?
United States, with a median of $74,820 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a dental hygienist make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $74,820 a year against $2,312 in India, 32.4 times more.
Who makes more, a dental hygienist or a health records clerk?
A health records clerk: ₹222,100 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