How much does a sex worker make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹10,620 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,462
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 0.7 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 | $57,130 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $56,910 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $51,400 |
| 107. Liberia estimate | $1,475 |
| 108. India estimate | $1,462 |
| 109. Senegal estimate | $1,460 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $311 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Astrologer₹146,300
- Companion₹139,700
- Embalmer₹154,700
- Animal carer₹131,700
- Driving instructor₹170,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sex worker make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹10,620 a month, ₹127,400 a year.
How much does a sex worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹112,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹145,900.
Which country pays a sex worker the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $37,590 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a sex worker make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $34,870 a year against $1,462 in India, 23.9 times more.
Who makes more, a sex worker or an astrologer?
An astrologer: ₹146,300 a year against ₹127,400 for a sex worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate