How much does a paper maker make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹15,250 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,100
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India ranks among 143 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 | $74,290 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $71,740 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $71,010 |
| 104. Laos estimate | $2,173 |
| 105. India estimate | $2,100 |
| 106. Tunisia estimate | $2,079 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $412 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Sawmill operator₹171,000
- Miners₹217,900
- Stone planer₹182,000
- Rig driller₹218,500
- Stone fabricator₹180,600
- Metal caster₹191,800
- Metal filer₹176,000
- Chemical products plant and machine operators₹201,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paper maker make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹15,250 a month, ₹183,000 a year.
How much does a paper maker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹162,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹209,000.
Which country pays a paper maker the most?
Iceland, with a median of $74,290 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a paper maker make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $49,640 a year against $2,100 in India, 23.6 times more.
Who makes more, a paper maker or a sawmill operator?
A paper maker: ₹183,000 a year against ₹171,000 for a sawmill operator, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate