How much does a farm hand make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹10,080 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,387
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India ranks among 142 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 | $60,560 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $60,270 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $45,240 |
| 105. Timor-Leste estimate | $1,390 |
| 106. India estimate | $1,387 |
| 107. Indonesia estimate | $1,327 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $119 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Farm hands₹114,300
- Livestock farm labourers₹116,800
- Gardener₹120,700
- Forest worker₹129,500
- Water-based fisheries worker₹115,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farm hand make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹10,080 a month, ₹120,900 a year.
How much does a farm hand make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹115,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹135,000.
Which country pays a farm hand the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $40,290 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a farm hand make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $35,850 a year against $1,387 in India, 25.8 times more.
Who makes more, a farm hand or a farm hands?
A farm hand: ₹120,900 a year against ₹114,300 for a farm hands, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate