How much does a power plant operator make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹23,330 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,212
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India ranks among 143 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. Switzerland estimate | $109,700 |
| 2. Australia | $102,700 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $89,110 |
| 106. Indonesia estimate | $3,328 |
| 107. India estimate | $3,212 |
| 108. Nepal estimate | $3,143 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $476 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Water plant operator₹240,500
- Chemical operator₹272,000
- Process operator₹308,300
- Metal furnace operator₹250,600
- Pulp control worker₹215,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹23,330 a month, ₹280,000 a year.
How much does a power plant operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹233,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹323,000.
Which country pays a power plant operator the most?
Australia, with a median of $102,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a power plant operator make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $79,440 a year against $3,212 in India, 24.7 times more.
Who makes more, a power plant operator or a water plant operator?
A power plant operator: ₹280,000 a year against ₹240,500 for a water plant operator, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate