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How much does an embroiderer make in India?

₹148,900a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹12,410 a month. estimate

Equals
$1,709
Compared with the median pay in India
0.8 times
Data from
2025

Where India ranks among 143 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $IcelandPalauKenyaIndia, rank 104

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What sewing, embroidery and related workers earn in India
Lowest 10%: ₹131,600Median: ₹148,900Highest 10%: ₹177,800

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Iceland estimate$66,360
2. Belgium estimate$64,820
3. Switzerland estimate$60,660
103. Sudan estimate$1,747
104. India estimate$1,709
105. Congo - Brazzaville estimate$1,689
143. Kenya estimate$117
Compare sewing, embroidery and related workers in 143 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does an embroiderer make a month in India?

The median gross salary is ₹12,410 a month, ₹148,900 a year.

How much does an embroiderer make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹131,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹177,800.

Which country pays an embroiderer the most?

United States, with a median of $48,620 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does an embroiderer make more in India or in United States?

In United States: $48,620 a year against $1,709 in India, 28.5 times more.

Who makes more, an embroiderer or a tailor?

An embroiderer: ₹148,900 a year against ₹128,900 for a tailor, 1.2 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate