How much does a market trader make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹12,110 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,667
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India ranks among 142 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 | $65,130 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $64,880 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $58,600 |
| 105. Liberia estimate | $1,682 |
| 106. India estimate | $1,667 |
| 107. Senegal estimate | $1,664 |
| 142. Nigeria estimate | $355 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Food stall holder₹130,000
- Shop keeper₹192,100
- Retail store supervisor₹160,100
- Retail sales associate₹141,000
- Cashier₹117,700
- Runway model₹127,100
- Promotions demonstrator₹124,500
- Door to door seller₹144,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a market trader make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹12,110 a month, ₹145,300 a year.
How much does a market trader make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹131,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹158,500.
Which country pays a market trader the most?
Germany, with a median of $45,220 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a market trader make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $41,380 a year against $1,667 in India, 24.8 times more.
Who makes more, a market trader or a food stall holder?
A market trader: ₹145,300 a year against ₹130,000 for a food stall holder, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate