How much does an economist make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹34,530 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,754
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 2.3 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $124,700 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $122,000 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,100 |
| 99. Kiribati estimate | $4,959 |
| 100. India estimate | $4,754 |
| 101. Georgia estimate | $4,557 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $438 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Anthropologist₹334,000
- Historian₹349,400
- Psychologist₹371,300
- Social worker₹330,600
- Religious professionals₹294,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹34,530 a month, ₹414,400 a year.
How much does an economist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹323,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹536,700.
Which country pays an economist the most?
United States, with a median of $124,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an economist make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $124,700 a year against $4,754 in India, 26.2 times more.
Who makes more, an economist or an anthropologist?
An economist: ₹414,400 a year against ₹334,000 for an anthropologist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate