How much does a project manager make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹40,100 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $5,520
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 2.7 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. Luxembourg estimate | $151,800 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $144,000 |
| 3. Italy estimate | $121,200 |
| 100. Mozambique estimate | $5,652 |
| 101. India estimate | $5,520 |
| 102. Comoros estimate | $5,068 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $603 |
Similar jobs
Managers
- Finance manager₹540,100
- HR manager₹492,600
- Operations manager₹533,700
- Head of marketing₹528,200
- Social media manager₹531,700
- Product manager₹524,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a project manager make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹40,100 a month, ₹481,200 a year.
How much does a project manager make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹390,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹595,200.
Which country pays a project manager the most?
Luxembourg, with a median of $151,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a project manager make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $118,100 a year against $5,520 in India, 21.4 times more.
Who makes more, a project manager or a finance manager?
A finance manager: ₹540,100 a year against ₹481,200 for a project manager, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate