Salary guide: what jobs pay

Typical monthly pay for 40 common jobs, from freshers to senior staff, with in-hand estimates and city-wise ranges. Use it to check an offer or ask for the right salary.

Office and admin

Data Entry Operator₹10,000–₹22,000 / month Office Assistant₹10,000–₹22,000 / month Receptionist₹12,000–₹25,000 / month Back Office Executive₹11,000–₹24,000 / month Office Boy / Peon₹9,000–₹16,000 / month HR Executive₹15,000–₹35,000 / month Accountant₹15,000–₹35,000 / month Bank Clerk / PO₹20,000–₹50,000 / month

Sales and customer service

Sales Executive₹15,000–₹35,000 / month Telecaller₹10,000–₹22,000 / month Field Sales Executive₹14,000–₹32,000 / month Customer Support Executive₹14,000–₹32,000 / month Retail Sales Associate₹10,000–₹22,000 / month Cashier₹10,000–₹20,000 / month Medical Representative₹15,000–₹45,000 / month

IT and software

Software Developer₹25,000–₹1,00,000 / month Java Developer₹25,000–₹1,10,000 / month Python Developer₹25,000–₹1,10,000 / month PHP Developer₹15,000–₹60,000 / month Web Developer₹15,000–₹65,000 / month Android Developer₹20,000–₹90,000 / month Software Tester (QA)₹18,000–₹70,000 / month Data Analyst₹25,000–₹90,000 / month IT Support Engineer₹15,000–₹35,000 / month

Engineering and trades

Civil Engineer₹18,000–₹55,000 / month Mechanical Engineer₹18,000–₹55,000 / month Electrical Engineer₹18,000–₹55,000 / month ITI Fitter / Technician₹12,000–₹28,000 / month Electrician₹12,000–₹26,000 / month

Healthcare, teaching and services

Staff Nurse₹12,000–₹35,000 / month Teacher₹12,000–₹35,000 / month Beautician₹10,000–₹25,000 / month Cook / Chef₹12,000–₹30,000 / month

Marketing and design

Digital Marketing Executive₹15,000–₹55,000 / month Graphic Designer₹12,000–₹45,000 / month Content Writer₹12,000–₹40,000 / month

Delivery, driving and field work

Delivery Executive₹15,000–₹26,000 / month Driver₹14,000–₹25,000 / month Security Guard₹11,000–₹19,000 / month Warehouse Helper / Picker Packer₹11,000–₹19,000 / month

Ranges are typical gross monthly pay in rupees (₹) seen in job postings in 2026. Actual pay depends on the employer, city and your skills. Work out your take-home pay with the in-hand salary calculator.