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

By Mayashree Acharya

Updated on: Mar 21st, 2024

5 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 Pradesh	Rs. 20,730
West Bengal	Rs. 20,210
Maharashtra	Rs. 20,110
Bihar	Rs. 19,960
Rajasthan	Rs. 19,740
Madhya Pradesh	Rs. 19,740
Tamil Nadu	Rs. 19,600
Karnataka	Rs. 19,150
Gujarat	Rs. 18,880
Orissa	Rs. 18,790
Andhra Pradesh	Rs. 18,520
Jharkhand	Rs. 18,430
Kerala	Rs. 18,290
Punjab	Rs. 18,120
Assam	Rs. 17,860
Chattisgarh	Rs. 17,570
Haryana	Rs. 17,330
Uttranchal	Rs. 17,140
Delhi	Rs. 17,100
Jammu and Kashmir	Rs. 17,010
Tripura	Rs. 16,760
Himachal Pradesh	Rs. 16,640
Manipur	Rs. 16,420
Meghalaya	Rs. 16,260
Nagaland	Rs. 16,120
Pondicherry	Rs. 15,620
Arunachal Pradesh	Rs. 15,590
Goa	Rs. 15,540
Mizoram	Rs. 15,390
Sikkim	Rs. 15,130
Chandigarh	Rs. 14,940
Dadra and Nagar Haveli	Rs. 14,630
Andaman and Nicobar Islands	Rs. 14,350
Daman and Diu	Rs. 14,290
Lakshadweep	Rs. 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 years	Rs. 3,900	Rs. 14,400	Rs. 25,181	Rs. 10,780
Between 35 to 44 years	Rs. 3,900	Rs. 18,444	Rs. 33,639	Rs. 13,777
Between 45 to 54 years	Rs. 3,900	Rs. 15,971	Rs. 30,678	Rs. 11,932
Above 55 years	Rs. 3,900	Rs. 13,871	Rs. 25,002	Rs. 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
Male	Rs. 1,953,055
Female	Rs. 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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Mayashree Acharya

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Quick Summary

Glassdoor data shows average base pay in India is around Rs. 9,45,489 per year. Union Budget 2024 announced a 50% rise in average real income. Average monthly salaries vary by state and age groups. Males earn an average of Rs. 1,953,055 per year, females Rs. 1,516,296.