How much does a ship pilot make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹22,340 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,076
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $105,000 |
| 2. United States | $92,460 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $85,340 |
| 106. Indonesia estimate | $3,187 |
| 107. India estimate | $3,076 |
| 108. Nepal estimate | $3,010 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $456 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Chief engineer₹285,800
- Airline pilot₹365,500
- Air traffic controller₹357,900
- Air traffic safety technician₹254,900
- Wind technician₹218,900
- Technical aide₹250,200
- Electrical technician₹262,100
- Electronics engineering technician₹244,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ship pilot make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹22,340 a month, ₹268,100 a year.
How much does a ship pilot make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹205,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹342,600.
Which country pays a ship pilot the most?
United States, with a median of $92,460 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a ship pilot make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $92,460 a year against $3,076 in India, 30.1 times more.
Who makes more, a ship pilot or a chief engineer?
A chief engineer: ₹285,800 a year against ₹268,100 for a ship pilot, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate