How much does a factory labourer make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹10,450 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,439
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India ranks among 144 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 | $62,800 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $62,500 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $46,920 |
| 107. Timor-Leste estimate | $1,442 |
| 108. India estimate | $1,439 |
| 109. Indonesia estimate | $1,376 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $123 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Picker and packer₹110,300
- Mining assistant₹153,100
- Civils worker₹151,800
- Construction worker₹132,200
- Hand and pedal vehicle drivers₹117,400
- Fiacre driver₹109,300
- Warehouse worker₹129,400
- Shelf stacker₹104,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a factory labourer make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹10,450 a month, ₹125,400 a year.
How much does a factory labourer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹113,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹143,600.
Which country pays a factory labourer the most?
Germany, with a median of $44,460 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a factory labourer make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $40,870 a year against $1,439 in India, 28.4 times more.
Who makes more, a factory labourer or a picker and packer?
A factory labourer: ₹125,400 a year against ₹110,300 for a picker and packer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate