How much does a tailor make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹10,740 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,479
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 0.7 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. Iceland estimate | $57,450 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $56,120 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $52,520 |
| 104. Sudan estimate | $1,512 |
| 105. India estimate | $1,479 |
| 106. Congo - Brazzaville estimate | $1,462 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $101 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Fabric cutter₹139,500
- Embroiderer₹148,900
- Upholsterer₹150,100
- Tanner₹156,400
- Shoemaker₹145,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tailor make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹10,740 a month, ₹128,900 a year.
How much does a tailor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹113,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹152,800.
Which country pays a tailor the most?
United States, with a median of $41,640 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a tailor make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $41,640 a year against $1,479 in India, 28.1 times more.
Who makes more, a tailor or a fabric cutter?
A fabric cutter: ₹139,500 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