How much does a zoologist make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹31,450 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,330
- 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 | $111,100 |
| 2. United States | $100,600 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $91,170 |
| 99. Kiribati estimate | $4,516 |
| 100. India estimate | $4,330 |
| 101. Georgia estimate | $4,150 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $399 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Forestry advisor₹365,400
- Environmental protection professionals₹346,600
- Astrophysicist₹438,300
- Meteorologist₹403,900
- Chemist₹368,700
- Geologist₹408,700
- Actuary₹397,300
- Industrial engineer₹408,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a zoologist make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹31,450 a month, ₹377,400 a year.
How much does a zoologist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹311,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹466,400.
Which country pays a zoologist the most?
United States, with a median of $100,600 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a zoologist make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $100,600 a year against $4,330 in India, 23.2 times more.
Who makes more, a zoologist or a forestry advisor?
A zoologist: ₹377,400 a year against ₹365,400 for a forestry advisor, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate