How much does a guide make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹11,650 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,604
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 0.8 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 | $62,680 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $62,440 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $56,390 |
| 107. Liberia estimate | $1,619 |
| 108. India estimate | $1,604 |
| 109. Senegal estimate | $1,602 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $341 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Flight attendant₹158,800
- Rail conductor₹149,100
- Cook₹132,400
- Waiter₹120,100
- Bartender₹125,700
- Hairdresser₹123,800
- Beautician₹124,000
- Household manager₹143,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a guide make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹11,650 a month, ₹139,800 a year.
How much does a guide make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹121,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹168,200.
Which country pays a guide the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $62,680 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a guide make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $48,580 a year against $1,604 in India, 30.3 times more.
Who makes more, a guide or a flight attendant?
A flight attendant: ₹158,800 a year against ₹139,800 for a guide, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate