How much does a historian make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹29,110 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,008
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 1.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $106,300 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $102,800 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $84,410 |
| 99. Kiribati estimate | $4,181 |
| 100. India estimate | $4,008 |
| 101. Georgia estimate | $3,842 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $369 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Economist₹414,400
- Anthropologist₹334,000
- Psychologist₹371,300
- Social worker₹330,600
- Religious professionals₹294,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a historian make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹29,110 a month, ₹349,400 a year.
How much does a historian make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹289,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹415,300.
Which country pays a historian the most?
United States, with a median of $106,300 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a historian make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $106,300 a year against $4,008 in India, 26.5 times more.
Who makes more, a historian or an economist?
An economist: ₹414,400 a year against ₹349,400 for a historian, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate