How much does a pastry cook make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹11,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,638
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 0.8 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 | $63,600 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $62,130 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $58,140 |
| 104. Sudan estimate | $1,674 |
| 105. India estimate | $1,638 |
| 106. Congo - Brazzaville estimate | $1,619 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $112 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Butcher₹149,400
- Cheese maker₹190,700
- Fruit, vegetable and related preservers₹155,200
- Coffee taster₹162,800
- Tobacco dryer₹160,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pastry cook make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹11,900 a month, ₹142,800 a year.
How much does a pastry cook make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹127,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹159,500.
Which country pays a pastry cook the most?
Germany, with a median of $39,930 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a pastry cook make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $37,160 a year against $1,638 in India, 22.7 times more.
Who makes more, a pastry cook or a butcher?
A butcher: ₹149,400 a year against ₹142,800 for a pastry cook, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate