How much does a payroll clerk make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹21,570 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,969
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 1.4 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 | $86,730 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $65,610 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $65,030 |
| 104. Botswana estimate | $3,131 |
| 105. India estimate | $2,969 |
| 106. Chad estimate | $2,660 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $583 |
Similar jobs
Clerical support workers
- Accounts assistant₹238,500
- Audit clerk₹256,900
- Stock coordinator₹227,700
- Production line coordinator₹263,800
- Transport clerks₹261,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a payroll clerk make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹21,570 a month, ₹258,800 a year.
How much does a payroll clerk make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹221,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹295,800.
Which country pays a payroll clerk the most?
United States, with a median of $58,260 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a payroll clerk make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $58,260 a year against $2,969 in India, 19.6 times more.
Who makes more, a payroll clerk or an accounts assistant?
A payroll clerk: ₹258,800 a year against ₹238,500 for an accounts assistant, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate