How much does a performer make in India?
₹240,000a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹20,000 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,754
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 1.3 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.
What creative and performing artists not elsewhere classified earn in India
Lowest 10%: ₹132,000Median: ₹240,000Highest 10%: ₹408,000
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $70,640 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $57,990 |
| 3. Germany | $51,090 |
| 98. Kiribati estimate | $2,872 |
| 99. India estimate | $2,754 |
| 100. Georgia estimate | $2,639 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $254 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Artist₹335,500
- Musician₹303,200
- Ballet dancer₹299,800
- Art director₹361,100
- Actor₹255,800
- Announcer₹336,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a performer make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹20,000 a month, ₹240,000 a year.
How much does a performer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹132,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹408,000.
Which country pays a performer the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $70,640 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a performer make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $41,020 a year against $2,754 in India, 14.9 times more.
Who makes more, a performer or an artist?
An artist: ₹335,500 a year against ₹240,000 for a performer, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate