How much does a midwife make in India?
₹372,600a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹31,050 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,275
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 2.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
What midwifery professionals earn in India
Lowest 10%: ₹322,800Median: ₹372,600Highest 10%: ₹426,900
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $134,000 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $109,700 |
| 3. Canada | $91,000 |
| 99. Kiribati estimate | $4,459 |
| 100. India estimate | $4,275 |
| 101. Georgia estimate | $4,097 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $394 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Registered nurse₹376,100
- Doctor₹516,800
- Specialist doctor₹622,700
- Traditional therapist₹284,100
- Paramedical practitioners₹404,700
- Veterinarian₹383,900
- Dentist₹432,100
- Pharmacist₹393,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a midwife make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹31,050 a month, ₹372,600 a year.
How much does a midwife make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹322,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹426,900.
Which country pays a midwife the most?
United States, with a median of $134,000 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a midwife make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $134,000 a year against $4,275 in India, 31.4 times more.
Who makes more, a midwife or a doctor?
A doctor: ₹516,800 a year against ₹372,600 for a midwife, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate