How much does an optometrist make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹29,620 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,078
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 2.0 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.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $136,600 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $104,600 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $85,880 |
| 99. Kiribati estimate | $4,254 |
| 100. India estimate | $4,078 |
| 101. Georgia estimate | $3,909 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $376 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Dentist₹432,100
- Pharmacist₹393,700
- Public health inspector₹366,300
- Physical therapist₹323,600
- Dietitian₹320,100
- Speech therapist₹333,700
- Health professionals not elsewhere classified₹317,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹29,620 a month, ₹355,500 a year.
How much does an optometrist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹279,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹415,900.
Which country pays an optometrist the most?
United States, with a median of $136,600 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an optometrist make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $136,600 a year against $4,078 in India, 33.5 times more.
Who makes more, an optometrist or a dentist?
A dentist: ₹432,100 a year against ₹355,500 for an optometrist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate