How much does a laundry worker make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹11,470 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,579
- 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. Iceland estimate | $55,890 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $53,970 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $53,420 |
| 105. Laos estimate | $1,635 |
| 106. India estimate | $1,579 |
| 107. Tunisia estimate | $1,564 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $310 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Winder operator₹150,900
- Textile machine operator₹149,400
- Sewing machine operator₹138,500
- Fabric dyer₹159,000
- Hide machine operator₹160,100
- Gluing operator₹147,100
- Textile braider₹153,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a laundry worker make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹11,470 a month, ₹137,700 a year.
How much does a laundry worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹125,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹149,900.
Which country pays a laundry worker the most?
Iceland, with a median of $55,890 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a laundry worker make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $34,890 a year against $1,579 in India, 22.1 times more.
Who makes more, a laundry worker or a winder operator?
A winder operator: ₹150,900 a year against ₹137,700 for a laundry worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate