How much does a housekeeper make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹8,851 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,219
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 0.6 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 | $53,200 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $52,950 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $39,740 |
| 107. Timor-Leste estimate | $1,221 |
| 108. India estimate | $1,219 |
| 109. Indonesia estimate | $1,166 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $104 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Cleaner₹104,900
- Garment presser₹108,300
- Car cleaner₹112,500
- Window washer₹120,600
- Cleaners₹122,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a housekeeper make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹8,851 a month, ₹106,200 a year.
How much does a housekeeper make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹96,090 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹120,400.
Which country pays a housekeeper the most?
Germany, with a median of $36,660 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a housekeeper make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $35,510 a year against $1,219 in India, 29.1 times more.
Who makes more, a housekeeper or a car cleaner?
A car cleaner: ₹112,500 a year against ₹106,200 for a housekeeper, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate