How much does a doctor make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹43,070 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $5,929
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 2.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $500,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $267,500 |
| 2. Canada | $200,600 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $152,100 |
| 99. Kiribati estimate | $6,185 |
| 100. India estimate | $5,929 |
| 101. Georgia estimate | $5,683 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $546 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Specialist doctor₹622,700
- Registered nurse₹376,100
- Midwife₹372,600
- Traditional therapist₹284,100
- Paramedical practitioners₹404,700
- Veterinarian₹383,900
- Dentist₹432,100
- Pharmacist₹393,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a doctor make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹43,070 a month, ₹516,800 a year.
How much does a doctor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹314,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹637,900.
Which country pays a doctor the most?
United States, with a median of $267,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a doctor make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $267,500 a year against $5,929 in India, 45.1 times more.
Who makes more, a doctor or a specialist doctor?
A specialist doctor: ₹622,700 a year against ₹516,800 for a doctor, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate