How much does a forest worker make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹10,790 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,486
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India ranks among 143 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 | $64,870 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $64,560 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $48,460 |
| 106. Timor-Leste estimate | $1,489 |
| 107. India estimate | $1,486 |
| 108. Indonesia estimate | $1,422 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $127 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Farm hands₹114,300
- Livestock farm labourers₹116,800
- Farm hand₹120,900
- Gardener₹120,700
- Water-based fisheries worker₹115,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forest worker make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹10,790 a month, ₹129,500 a year.
How much does a forest worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹116,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹144,900.
Which country pays a forest worker the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $64,870 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a forest worker make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $45,250 a year against $1,486 in India, 30.5 times more.
Who makes more, a forest worker or a farm hands?
A forest worker: ₹129,500 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