How much does a sewing machine operator make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹11,540 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,589
- 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. Iceland estimate | $56,220 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $54,290 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $53,740 |
| 105. Laos estimate | $1,645 |
| 106. India estimate | $1,589 |
| 107. Tunisia estimate | $1,573 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $312 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Winder operator₹150,900
- Textile machine operator₹149,400
- Fabric dyer₹159,000
- Hide machine operator₹160,100
- Gluing operator₹147,100
- Laundry worker₹137,700
- Textile braider₹153,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sewing machine operator make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹11,540 a month, ₹138,500 a year.
How much does a sewing machine operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹124,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹154,000.
Which country pays a sewing machine operator the most?
Iceland, with a median of $56,220 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a sewing machine operator make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $36,670 a year against $1,589 in India, 23.1 times more.
Who makes more, a sewing machine operator or a winder operator?
A winder operator: ₹150,900 a year against ₹138,500 for a sewing machine operator, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate