How much does a file clerk make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹19,780 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,723
- 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 $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $79,530 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $60,160 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $59,630 |
| 104. Botswana estimate | $2,871 |
| 105. India estimate | $2,723 |
| 106. Chad estimate | $2,439 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $535 |
Similar jobs
Clerical support workers
- Library assistant₹219,100
- Mail carrier₹234,500
- Proofreader₹248,400
- Scribes and related workers₹239,500
- Personnel clerks₹247,900
- Clerical support workers not elsewhere classified₹224,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a file clerk make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹19,780 a month, ₹237,300 a year.
How much does a file clerk make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹209,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹275,100.
Which country pays a file clerk the most?
Germany, with a median of $54,820 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a file clerk make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $42,930 a year against $2,723 in India, 15.8 times more.
Who makes more, a file clerk or a library assistant?
A file clerk: ₹237,300 a year against ₹219,100 for a library assistant, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate