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Average Salary in India 2024: Average Income Per Person By Age, State, Gender

By Mayashree Acharya

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Updated on: Mar 21st, 2024

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16 min read

According to  Glassdoor data, the average base pay in India stood at approximately Rs. 9,45,489 per year. In the Union Budget of 2024, the Union Minister of India announced a 50% increase in the average real income of Indians compared to the previous year. This significant rise in average real income is reflective of the prevailing average salary levels in India. 

In this article, we will walk you through a detailed overview of the average salary a person in India receives. Keep reading to know more. 

Average Salary of a Person in India

In India, the average salary of a person varies, depending on different factors. It includes the geographic location of your residence, age, gender, type of work and more. As per the Glassdoor data, the monthly salary provided to an Indian citizen ranges between Rs. 8,000 to Rs. 1,43,000 in 2024, with the annual average base pay amounting to around Rs. 9,45,489. 

Let us dive into a breakdown of the average salary of a person, categorised based on the above-outlined factors. 

Average Income in India State Wise

Take a look at the table below outlining the average monthly salaries of individuals residing in the following states of India:

Name of the State Average Monthly Salary 
Uttar PradeshRs. 20,730
West BengalRs. 20,210
MaharashtraRs. 20,110
BiharRs. 19,960
RajasthanRs. 19,740
Madhya PradeshRs. 19,740
Tamil NaduRs. 19,600
KarnatakaRs. 19,150
GujaratRs. 18,880
OrissaRs. 18,790
Andhra PradeshRs. 18,520
JharkhandRs. 18,430
KeralaRs. 18,290
PunjabRs. 18,120
AssamRs. 17,860
ChattisgarhRs. 17,570
HaryanaRs. 17,330
UttranchalRs. 17,140
DelhiRs. 17,100
Jammu and KashmirRs. 17,010
TripuraRs. 16,760
Himachal PradeshRs. 16,640
ManipurRs. 16,420
MeghalayaRs. 16,260
NagalandRs. 16,120
PondicherryRs. 15,620
Arunachal PradeshRs. 15,590
GoaRs. 15,540
MizoramRs. 15,390
SikkimRs. 15,130
ChandigarhRs. 14,940
Dadra and Nagar HaveliRs. 14,630
Andaman and Nicobar IslandsRs. 14,350
Daman and DiuRs. 14,290
LakshadweepRs. 14,260

Average Income in India by Age

Here is a detailed overview of the average range of salary offered to individuals in India based on their age:

Age Range 10%75%90% Average Salary
Below 24 years Rs. 3,900-Rs. 11,937 Rs. 5,905
Between 25 to 34 yearsRs. 3,900Rs. 14,400Rs. 25,181Rs. 10,780
Between 35 to 44 yearsRs. 3,900Rs. 18,444Rs. 33,639Rs. 13,777
Between 45 to 54 years Rs. 3,900Rs. 15,971Rs. 30,678Rs. 11,932
Above 55 years Rs. 3,900Rs. 13,871Rs. 25,002Rs. 10,365

Average Income in India by Gender

The following table highlights the average salary per year offered to males and females in India

Gender Average Salary Per Year 
MaleRs. 1,953,055
FemaleRs. 1,516,296

Keeping track of the existing salary range is crucial for making informed career decisions. As highlighted by the Union Budget of 2024, average salaries will likely increase. Therefore, it is in your best interest to verify the latest average salary before committing to a specific job. 

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