How much does a signalman make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹18,310 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,521
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 1.2 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 | $89,200 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $86,140 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $85,250 |
| 104. Laos estimate | $2,609 |
| 105. India estimate | $2,521 |
| 106. Tunisia estimate | $2,496 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $495 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Train driver₹251,700
- Motorcyle courier₹159,400
- Taxi driver₹152,200
- Bus driver₹182,000
- Truck driver₹185,300
- Farm equipment operator₹174,700
- Earthmoving and related plant operators₹198,600
- Crane operators₹212,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a signalman make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹18,310 a month, ₹219,700 a year.
How much does a signalman make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹195,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹250,800.
Which country pays a signalman the most?
United States, with a median of $76,490 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a signalman make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $76,490 a year against $2,521 in India, 30.3 times more.
Who makes more, a signalman or a train driver?
A train driver: ₹251,700 a year against ₹219,700 for a signalman, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate