How much does a medical assistant make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹15,290 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,106
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India ranks among 141 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 | $71,890 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $58,410 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $55,940 |
| 104. Indonesia estimate | $2,181 |
| 105. India estimate | $2,106 |
| 106. Nepal estimate | $2,060 |
| 141. Malawi estimate | $312 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienist₹201,500
- Health records clerk₹222,100
- Community health worker₹227,200
- Optician₹194,800
- Therapy assistant₹174,200
- Quality inspector₹250,800
- Paramedic₹256,300
- Health screener₹208,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹15,290 a month, ₹183,500 a year.
How much does a medical assistant make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹166,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹204,000.
Which country pays a medical assistant the most?
Germany, with a median of $46,420 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a medical assistant make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $45,680 a year against $2,106 in India, 21.7 times more.
Who makes more, a medical assistant or a dental hygienist?
A dental hygienist: ₹201,500 a year against ₹183,500 for a medical assistant, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate