How much do water and firewood collectors earn in India
₹120,700a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹10,060 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,385
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India ranks among 142 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What water and firewood collectors earn in India
Lowest 10%: ₹109,100Median: ₹120,700Highest 10%: ₹136,900
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $60,440 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $60,150 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $45,150 |
| 105. Timor-Leste estimate | $1,388 |
| 106. India estimate | $1,385 |
| 107. Indonesia estimate | $1,325 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $118 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Courier₹119,100
- Odd job persons₹127,200
- Meter reader₹122,600
- Gym worker₹115,400
- Waste collector₹128,900
- Sorter₹129,200
- Street sweeper₹126,700
Frequently asked questions
How much do water and firewood collectors earn a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹10,060 a month, ₹120,700 a year.
Which country pays water and firewood collectors the most?
United States, with a median of $40,240 a year before tax, according to our data.
Do water and firewood collectors earn more in India or in United States?
In United States: $40,240 a year against $1,385 in India, 29.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate