How much does a shoemaker make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹12,130 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,670
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 0.8 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. Iceland estimate | $64,840 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $63,340 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $59,270 |
| 103. Sudan estimate | $1,707 |
| 104. India estimate | $1,670 |
| 105. Congo - Brazzaville estimate | $1,650 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $114 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Tailor₹128,900
- Fabric cutter₹139,500
- Embroiderer₹148,900
- Upholsterer₹150,100
- Tanner₹156,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a shoemaker make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹12,130 a month, ₹145,500 a year.
How much does a shoemaker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹129,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹166,000.
Which country pays a shoemaker the most?
Iceland, with a median of $64,840 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a shoemaker make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $37,800 a year against $1,670 in India, 22.6 times more.
Who makes more, a shoemaker or a tailor?
A shoemaker: ₹145,500 a year against ₹128,900 for a tailor, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate