How much does a rig driller make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹18,210 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,507
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 1.2 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. Australia | $94,390 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $88,700 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $85,660 |
| 105. Laos estimate | $2,595 |
| 106. India estimate | $2,507 |
| 107. Tunisia estimate | $2,482 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $492 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Miners₹217,900
- Stone planer₹182,000
- Stone fabricator₹180,600
- Metal caster₹191,800
- Metal filer₹176,000
- Chemical products plant and machine operators₹201,400
- Photo retoucher₹152,700
- Cure operator₹171,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rig driller make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹18,210 a month, ₹218,500 a year.
How much does a rig driller make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹189,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹256,500.
Which country pays a rig driller the most?
Australia, with a median of $94,390 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a rig driller make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $57,170 a year against $2,507 in India, 22.8 times more.
Who makes more, a rig driller or a stone planer?
A rig driller: ₹218,500 a year against ₹182,000 for a stone planer, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate