How much does a traditional therapist make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹23,680 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,260
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India ranks among 142 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $106,800 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $83,630 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $68,650 |
| 97. Kiribati estimate | $3,400 |
| 98. India estimate | $3,260 |
| 99. Georgia estimate | $3,125 |
| 142. Nigeria estimate | $300 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Doctor₹516,800
- Specialist doctor₹622,700
- Registered nurse₹376,100
- Midwife₹372,600
- Paramedical practitioners₹404,700
- Veterinarian₹383,900
- Dentist₹432,100
- Pharmacist₹393,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a traditional therapist make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹23,680 a month, ₹284,100 a year.
How much does a traditional therapist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹224,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹356,200.
Which country pays a traditional therapist the most?
United States, with a median of $106,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a traditional therapist make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $106,800 a year against $3,260 in India, 32.8 times more.
Who makes more, a traditional therapist or a doctor?
A doctor: ₹516,800 a year against ₹284,100 for a traditional therapist, 1.8 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate