How much does a water plant operator make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹20,050 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,760
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 1.3 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 | $94,230 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $76,560 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $73,320 |
| 105. Indonesia estimate | $2,859 |
| 106. India estimate | $2,760 |
| 107. Nepal estimate | $2,700 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $409 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Power plant operator₹280,000
- Chemical operator₹272,000
- Process operator₹308,300
- Metal furnace operator₹250,600
- Pulp control worker₹215,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water plant operator make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹20,050 a month, ₹240,500 a year.
How much does a water plant operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹201,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹281,300.
Which country pays a water plant operator the most?
United States, with a median of $68,970 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a water plant operator make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $68,970 a year against $2,760 in India, 25.0 times more.
Who makes more, a water plant operator or a power plant operator?
A power plant operator: ₹280,000 a year against ₹240,500 for a water plant operator, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate