How much does a water-based fisheries worker make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹9,653 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,329
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 0.6 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.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $58,020 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $57,740 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $43,340 |
| 105. Timor-Leste estimate | $1,332 |
| 106. India estimate | $1,329 |
| 107. Indonesia estimate | $1,272 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $114 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Farm hands₹114,300
- Livestock farm labourers₹116,800
- Farm hand₹120,900
- Gardener₹120,700
- Forest worker₹129,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water-based fisheries worker make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹9,653 a month, ₹115,800 a year.
How much does a water-based fisheries worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹103,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹135,300.
Which country pays a water-based fisheries worker the most?
United States, with a median of $36,670 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a water-based fisheries worker make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $36,670 a year against $1,329 in India, 27.6 times more.
Who makes more, a water-based fisheries worker or a farm hand?
A farm hand: ₹120,900 a year against ₹115,800 for a water-based fisheries worker, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate