How much does a taxi driver make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹12,680 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,746
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 0.8 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 | $61,770 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $59,650 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $59,040 |
| 105. Laos estimate | $1,807 |
| 106. India estimate | $1,746 |
| 107. Tunisia estimate | $1,728 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $343 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Motorcyle courier₹159,400
- Train driver₹251,700
- Signalman₹219,700
- 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 taxi driver make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹12,680 a month, ₹152,200 a year.
How much does a taxi driver make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹129,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹188,500.
Which country pays a taxi driver the most?
United States, with a median of $42,530 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a taxi driver make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $42,530 a year against $1,746 in India, 24.4 times more.
Who makes more, a taxi driver or a motorcyle courier?
A motorcyle courier: ₹159,400 a year against ₹152,200 for a taxi driver, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate