How much does a pharmacist make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹32,810 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,517
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 2.2 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 | $140,900 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $115,900 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $95,130 |
| 99. Kiribati estimate | $4,712 |
| 100. India estimate | $4,517 |
| 101. Georgia estimate | $4,330 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $416 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Dentist₹432,100
- Public health inspector₹366,300
- Physical therapist₹323,600
- Dietitian₹320,100
- Speech therapist₹333,700
- Optometrist₹355,500
- Health professionals not elsewhere classified₹317,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹32,810 a month, ₹393,700 a year.
How much does a pharmacist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹342,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹428,600.
Which country pays a pharmacist the most?
United States, with a median of $140,900 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a pharmacist make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $140,900 a year against $4,517 in India, 31.2 times more.
Who makes more, a pharmacist or a dentist?
A dentist: ₹432,100 a year against ₹393,700 for a pharmacist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate