How much does a receptionist make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹16,240 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,236
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India ranks among 143 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 | $65,310 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $49,410 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $48,970 |
| 103. Botswana estimate | $2,358 |
| 104. India estimate | $2,236 |
| 105. Chad estimate | $2,003 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $439 |
Similar jobs
Clerical support workers
- Travel agent₹221,100
- Customer service clerk₹217,000
- Switchboard operator₹240,600
- Hotel receptionist₹194,600
- Information clerk₹224,300
- Survey enumerator₹222,700
- Client information workers not elsewhere classified₹215,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a receptionist make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹16,240 a month, ₹194,900 a year.
How much does a receptionist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹174,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹217,400.
Which country pays a receptionist the most?
Germany, with a median of $38,810 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a receptionist make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $38,010 a year against $2,236 in India, 17.0 times more.
Who makes more, a receptionist or a travel agent?
A travel agent: ₹221,100 a year against ₹194,900 for a receptionist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate