How much does a tax officer make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹20,910 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,879
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India ranks among 142 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 | $98,300 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $79,870 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $76,490 |
| 105. Indonesia estimate | $2,983 |
| 106. India estimate | $2,879 |
| 107. Nepal estimate | $2,817 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $427 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Customs officer₹240,200
- Benefits officer₹233,600
- Passport officer₹237,600
- Police detective₹315,700
- Regulatory government associate professionals not elsewhere classified₹225,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tax officer make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹20,910 a month, ₹250,900 a year.
How much does a tax officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹214,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹320,000.
Which country pays a tax officer the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $66,720 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a tax officer make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $62,370 a year against $2,879 in India, 21.7 times more.
Who makes more, a tax officer or a customs officer?
A tax officer: ₹250,900 a year against ₹240,200 for a customs officer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate