How much does an electric powerline worker make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹19,010 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,617
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 1.3 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. Iceland estimate | $101,600 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $99,270 |
| 3. Australia | $97,990 |
| 104. Sudan estimate | $2,675 |
| 105. India estimate | $2,617 |
| 106. Congo - Brazzaville estimate | $2,587 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $179 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Electrician₹193,700
- Car electrician₹205,900
- Avionics mechanic₹203,600
- Fire alarm technician₹197,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electric powerline worker make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹19,010 a month, ₹228,100 a year.
How much does an electric powerline worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹181,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹261,900.
Which country pays an electric powerline worker the most?
Australia, with a median of $97,990 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an electric powerline worker make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $90,680 a year against $2,617 in India, 34.7 times more.
Who makes more, an electric powerline worker or an electrician?
An electric powerline worker: ₹228,100 a year against ₹193,700 for an electrician, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate