How much does a retail sales associate make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹11,750 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,618
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 0.8 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 | $63,220 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $62,970 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $56,880 |
| 107. Liberia estimate | $1,633 |
| 108. India estimate | $1,618 |
| 109. Senegal estimate | $1,615 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $344 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Shop keeper₹192,100
- Retail store supervisor₹160,100
- Market trader₹145,300
- Food stall holder₹130,000
- Cashier₹117,700
- Runway model₹127,100
- Promotions demonstrator₹124,500
- Door to door seller₹144,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail sales associate make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹11,750 a month, ₹141,000 a year.
How much does a retail sales associate make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹126,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹160,000.
Which country pays a retail sales associate the most?
Germany, with a median of $43,720 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a retail sales associate make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $35,620 a year against $1,618 in India, 22.0 times more.
Who makes more, a retail sales associate or a shop keeper?
A shop keeper: ₹192,100 a year against ₹141,000 for a retail sales associate, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate