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How much does a signalman make in India?

₹219,700a year

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

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Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What railway brake, signal and switch operators earn in India
Lowest 10%: ₹195,100Median: ₹219,700Highest 10%: ₹250,800

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
Compare railway brake, signal and switch operators in 143 countries

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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