How much does a metal worker make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹14,670 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,020
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 1.0 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 | $78,460 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $76,640 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $71,720 |
| 104. Sudan estimate | $2,065 |
| 105. India estimate | $2,020 |
| 106. Congo - Brazzaville estimate | $1,997 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $138 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Blacksmith₹172,900
- Cnc operator₹182,600
- Grinder₹168,000
- Metal molder₹169,900
- Welder₹179,500
- Metalworker₹184,300
- Steel erector₹191,100
- Rigger₹202,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metal worker make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹14,670 a month, ₹176,100 a year.
How much does a metal worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹152,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹205,300.
Which country pays a metal worker the most?
United States, with a median of $62,200 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a metal worker make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $62,200 a year against $2,020 in India, 30.8 times more.
Who makes more, a metal worker or a cnc operator?
A cnc operator: ₹182,600 a year against ₹176,100 for a metal worker, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate