How much does a machine oiler make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹17,000 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,340
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 1.1 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 | $90,880 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $88,770 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $83,080 |
| 104. Sudan estimate | $2,392 |
| 105. India estimate | $2,340 |
| 106. Congo - Brazzaville estimate | $2,313 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $160 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Auto mechanic₹170,600
- Aircraft technician₹217,400
- Bicycle mechanic₹165,400
- Metal molder₹169,900
- Welder₹179,500
- Metalworker₹184,300
- Steel erector₹191,100
- Rigger₹202,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a machine oiler make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹17,000 a month, ₹204,000 a year.
How much does a machine oiler make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹177,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹237,800.
Which country pays a machine oiler the most?
Iceland, with a median of $90,880 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a machine oiler make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $65,260 a year against $2,340 in India, 27.9 times more.
Who makes more, a machine oiler or an auto mechanic?
A machine oiler: ₹204,000 a year against ₹170,600 for an auto mechanic, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate