Wages in India increased to 21103 INR/Month in the second quarter of 2024 from 21036 INR/Month in the first quarter of 2024. Wages in India averaged 17997.54 INR/Month from 2017 until 2024, reaching an all time high of 21103.00 INR/Month in the second quarter of 2024 and a record low of 15598.00 INR/Month in the third quarter of 2018. source: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI)



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employment Rate 53.40 53.20 percent Dec 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 56.10 55.80 percent Dec 2025
Minimum Wages 178.00 178.00 INR/Day Dec 2026
Population 1398.60 1386.18 Million Dec 2024
Retirement Age Men 60.00 60.00 Years Dec 2025
Retirement Age Women 60.00 60.00 Years Dec 2025
Unemployment Rate 4.80 4.70 percent Dec 2025


India Average Monthly Wages for Salaried Employees
In India, wages refer to the average monthly salary earnings by the regular wage/salaried employees.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
21103.00 21036.00 21103.00 15598.00 2017 - 2024 INR/Month Quarterly

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