How much does a physical therapist make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹26,960 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,712
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 1.8 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 | $101,400 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $95,230 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $78,180 |
| 99. Kiribati estimate | $3,872 |
| 100. India estimate | $3,712 |
| 101. Georgia estimate | $3,558 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $342 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Dentist₹432,100
- Pharmacist₹393,700
- Public health inspector₹366,300
- Dietitian₹320,100
- Speech therapist₹333,700
- Optometrist₹355,500
- Health professionals not elsewhere classified₹317,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹26,960 a month, ₹323,600 a year.
How much does a physical therapist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹288,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹361,100.
Which country pays a physical therapist the most?
United States, with a median of $101,400 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a physical therapist make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $101,400 a year against $3,712 in India, 27.3 times more.
Who makes more, a physical therapist or a dentist?
A dentist: ₹432,100 a year against ₹323,600 for a physical therapist, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate