How much does a firefighter make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹17,010 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,341
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 1.1 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 | $91,500 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $91,140 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $82,320 |
| 107. Liberia estimate | $2,363 |
| 108. India estimate | $2,341 |
| 109. Senegal estimate | $2,338 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $498 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Police officer₹207,300
- Correctional officer₹184,600
- Security guard₹154,200
- Aid worker₹174,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹17,010 a month, ₹204,100 a year.
How much does a firefighter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹164,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹251,000.
Which country pays a firefighter the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $91,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a firefighter make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $62,270 a year against $2,341 in India, 26.6 times more.
Who makes more, a firefighter or a police officer?
A police officer: ₹207,300 a year against ₹204,100 for a firefighter, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate