How much does an upholsterer make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹12,510 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,722
- 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 | $66,870 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $65,320 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $61,130 |
| 104. Sudan estimate | $1,760 |
| 105. India estimate | $1,722 |
| 106. Congo - Brazzaville estimate | $1,702 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $118 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Tailor₹128,900
- Fabric cutter₹139,500
- Embroiderer₹148,900
- Tanner₹156,400
- Shoemaker₹145,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does an upholsterer make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹12,510 a month, ₹150,100 a year.
How much does an upholsterer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹128,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹170,500.
Which country pays an upholsterer the most?
United States, with a median of $46,340 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an upholsterer make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $46,340 a year against $1,722 in India, 26.9 times more.
Who makes more, an upholsterer or a tailor?
An upholsterer: ₹150,100 a year against ₹128,900 for a tailor, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate