How much does a rigger make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹16,850 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,319
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 1.1 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. Iceland estimate | $90,070 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $87,990 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $82,340 |
| 104. Sudan estimate | $2,371 |
| 105. India estimate | $2,319 |
| 106. Congo - Brazzaville estimate | $2,293 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $159 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Metal molder₹169,900
- Welder₹179,500
- Metalworker₹184,300
- Steel erector₹191,100
- Blacksmith₹172,900
- Metal worker₹176,100
- Cnc operator₹182,600
- Grinder₹168,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rigger make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹16,850 a month, ₹202,200 a year.
How much does a rigger make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹170,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹241,600.
Which country pays a rigger the most?
Iceland, with a median of $90,070 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a rigger make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $62,640 a year against $2,319 in India, 27.0 times more.
Who makes more, a rigger or a metal molder?
A rigger: ₹202,200 a year against ₹169,900 for a metal molder, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate