How much does a hairdresser make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹10,320 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,420
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 0.7 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 | $55,500 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $55,290 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $49,930 |
| 107. Liberia estimate | $1,433 |
| 108. India estimate | $1,420 |
| 109. Senegal estimate | $1,418 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $302 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Beautician₹124,000
- Flight attendant₹158,800
- Rail conductor₹149,100
- Guide₹139,800
- Cook₹132,400
- Waiter₹120,100
- Bartender₹125,700
- Household manager₹143,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹10,320 a month, ₹123,800 a year.
How much does a hairdresser make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹110,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹161,000.
Which country pays a hairdresser the most?
United States, with a median of $37,450 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a hairdresser make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $37,450 a year against $1,420 in India, 26.4 times more.
Who makes more, a hairdresser or a flight attendant?
A flight attendant: ₹158,800 a year against ₹123,800 for a hairdresser, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate