How much does an urban planner make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹31,330 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,314
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 2.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India ranks among 144 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. Switzerland estimate | $110,700 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $90,840 |
| 3. United States | $89,320 |
| 99. Kiribati estimate | $4,499 |
| 100. India estimate | $4,314 |
| 101. Georgia estimate | $4,134 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $397 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Architect₹354,700
- Landscape architect₹357,200
- Product designer₹334,800
- Surveyor₹368,800
- UX designer₹312,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does an urban planner make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹31,330 a month, ₹376,000 a year.
How much does an urban planner make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹320,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹442,800.
Which country pays an urban planner the most?
United States, with a median of $89,320 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an urban planner make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $89,320 a year against $4,314 in India, 20.7 times more.
Who makes more, an urban planner or an architect?
An urban planner: ₹376,000 a year against ₹354,700 for an architect, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate