How much does a truck driver make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹15,440 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,126
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 1.0 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 | $75,230 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $72,650 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $71,900 |
| 105. Laos estimate | $2,200 |
| 106. India estimate | $2,126 |
| 107. Tunisia estimate | $2,105 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $418 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Bus driver₹182,000
- Train driver₹251,700
- Signalman₹219,700
- Motorcyle courier₹159,400
- Taxi driver₹152,200
- Farm equipment operator₹174,700
- Earthmoving and related plant operators₹198,600
- Crane operators₹212,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a truck driver make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹15,440 a month, ₹185,300 a year.
How much does a truck driver make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹159,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹209,200.
Which country pays a truck driver the most?
Australia, with a median of $61,070 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a truck driver make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $58,640 a year against $2,126 in India, 27.6 times more.
Who makes more, a truck driver or a train driver?
A train driver: ₹251,700 a year against ₹185,300 for a truck driver, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate