How much does a switchboard operator make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹20,050 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,760
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 1.3 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 | $80,610 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $60,980 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $60,450 |
| 104. Botswana estimate | $2,911 |
| 105. India estimate | $2,760 |
| 106. Chad estimate | $2,472 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $542 |
Similar jobs
Clerical support workers
- Travel agent₹221,100
- Customer service clerk₹217,000
- Hotel receptionist₹194,600
- Information clerk₹224,300
- Receptionist₹194,900
- Survey enumerator₹222,700
- Client information workers not elsewhere classified₹215,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹20,050 a month, ₹240,600 a year.
How much does a switchboard operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹217,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹285,600.
Which country pays a switchboard operator the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $80,610 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a switchboard operator make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $38,910 a year against $2,760 in India, 14.1 times more.
Who makes more, a switchboard operator or a travel agent?
A switchboard operator: ₹240,600 a year against ₹221,100 for a travel agent, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate