How much does a set designer make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹17,080 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,351
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India ranks among 143 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 | $80,280 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $65,230 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $62,470 |
| 106. Indonesia estimate | $2,436 |
| 107. India estimate | $2,351 |
| 108. Nepal estimate | $2,301 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $348 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Photographer₹201,400
- Museum technician₹203,900
- Chef₹196,900
- Other artistic and cultural associate professionals₹227,900
- Legal aide₹230,200
- Social care worker₹212,700
- Religious worker₹202,300
- Athlete₹235,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a set designer make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹17,080 a month, ₹204,900 a year.
How much does a set designer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹177,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹246,600.
Which country pays a set designer the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $49,450 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a set designer make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $48,970 a year against $2,351 in India, 20.8 times more.
Who makes more, a set designer or a chef?
A set designer: ₹204,900 a year against ₹196,900 for a chef, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate