How much does a proofreader make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹20,700 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,850
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $83,230 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $62,960 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $62,410 |
| 104. Botswana estimate | $3,005 |
| 105. India estimate | $2,850 |
| 106. Chad estimate | $2,552 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $560 |
Similar jobs
Clerical support workers
- Library assistant₹219,100
- Mail carrier₹234,500
- Scribes and related workers₹239,500
- File clerk₹237,300
- Personnel clerks₹247,900
- Clerical support workers not elsewhere classified₹224,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a proofreader make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹20,700 a month, ₹248,400 a year.
How much does a proofreader make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹212,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹296,000.
Which country pays a proofreader the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $83,230 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a proofreader make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $51,120 a year against $2,850 in India, 17.9 times more.
Who makes more, a proofreader or a library assistant?
A proofreader: ₹248,400 a year against ₹219,100 for a library assistant, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate