How much does a secretary make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹20,040 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,759
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 1.3 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 | $80,580 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $60,960 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $60,420 |
| 104. Botswana estimate | $2,909 |
| 105. India estimate | $2,759 |
| 106. Chad estimate | $2,471 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $542 |
Similar jobs
Clerical support workers
- Office clerk₹233,900
- Typist₹223,200
- Data entry clerk₹211,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secretary make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹20,040 a month, ₹240,500 a year.
How much does a secretary make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹208,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹274,800.
Which country pays a secretary the most?
Germany, with a median of $53,890 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a secretary make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $47,540 a year against $2,759 in India, 17.2 times more.
Who makes more, a secretary or a typist?
A secretary: ₹240,500 a year against ₹223,200 for a typist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate