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How much does a plumber make in India?

₹190,000a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹15,830 a month. estimate

Equals
$2,180
Compared with the median pay in India
1.1 times
Data from
2025

Where India ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $IcelandPalauKenyaIndia, rank 105

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What plumbers and pipe fitters earn in India
Lowest 10%: ₹164,300Median: ₹190,000Highest 10%: ₹234,700

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Iceland estimate$84,650
2. Belgium estimate$82,680
3. Switzerland estimate$77,380
104. Sudan estimate$2,228
105. India estimate$2,180
106. Congo - Brazzaville estimate$2,154
144. Kenya estimate$149
Compare plumbers and pipe fitters in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a plumber make a month in India?

The median gross salary is ₹15,830 a month, ₹190,000 a year.

How much does a plumber make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹164,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹234,700.

Which country pays a plumber the most?

Iceland, with a median of $84,650 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a plumber make more in India or in United States?

In United States: $62,820 a year against $2,180 in India, 28.8 times more.

Who makes more, a plumber or a roofer?

A plumber: ₹190,000 a year against ₹143,000 for a roofer, 1.3 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate