How much does a forest ranger make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹10,490 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,444
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India ranks among 141 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 | $72,250 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $72,010 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $65,950 |
| 107. Nepal estimate | $1,466 |
| 108. India estimate | $1,444 |
| 109. Ukraine estimate | $1,402 |
| 141. Kenya estimate | $74 |
Similar jobs
Skilled agricultural, forestry and fishery workers
- Aquaculture support worker₹131,400
- Fisheries boatman₹124,600
- Deep-sea fisherman₹124,600
- Hunter₹125,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forest ranger make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹10,490 a month, ₹125,900 a year.
How much does a forest ranger make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹109,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹146,800.
Which country pays a forest ranger the most?
Germany, with a median of $54,710 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a forest ranger make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $49,750 a year against $1,444 in India, 34.4 times more.
Who makes more, a forest ranger or an aquaculture support worker?
An aquaculture support worker: ₹131,400 a year against ₹125,900 for a forest ranger, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate