How much does a registered nurse make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹31,340 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,315
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 2.1 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. Switzerland estimate | $110,700 |
| 2. United States | $102,500 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $90,870 |
| 99. Kiribati estimate | $4,501 |
| 100. India estimate | $4,315 |
| 101. Georgia estimate | $4,136 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $397 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Midwife₹372,600
- Doctor₹516,800
- Specialist doctor₹622,700
- Traditional therapist₹284,100
- Paramedical practitioners₹404,700
- Veterinarian₹383,900
- Dentist₹432,100
- Pharmacist₹393,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹31,340 a month, ₹376,100 a year.
How much does a registered nurse make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹328,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹430,300.
Which country pays a registered nurse the most?
United States, with a median of $102,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a registered nurse make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $102,500 a year against $4,315 in India, 23.7 times more.
Who makes more, a registered nurse or a doctor?
A doctor: ₹516,800 a year against ₹376,100 for a registered nurse, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate