How much does a meter reader make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹10,220 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,407
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 0.7 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. Switzerland estimate | $61,420 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $61,130 |
| 3. Germany | $57,380 |
| 107. Timor-Leste estimate | $1,410 |
| 108. India estimate | $1,407 |
| 109. Indonesia estimate | $1,346 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $120 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Courier₹119,100
- Odd job persons₹127,200
- Water and firewood collectors₹120,700
- Gym worker₹115,400
- Waste collector₹128,900
- Sorter₹129,200
- Street sweeper₹126,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹10,220 a month, ₹122,600 a year.
How much does a meter reader make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹107,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹146,600.
Which country pays a meter reader the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $61,420 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a meter reader make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $47,750 a year against $1,407 in India, 33.9 times more.
Who makes more, a meter reader or a courier?
A meter reader: ₹122,600 a year against ₹119,100 for a courier, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate