Average Salary in India 2026: Average Income Per Person By Age, State, Gender

The average salary in India varies widely based on several factors, including location, age, gender, occupation, experience, and industry.

Key Highlights

• Corporate: The 9.5% salary growth applies only to the formal corporate sector.
• Location: Metro cities like Delhi and Bengaluru generally offer higher salaries than states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
• Planning: Comparing corporate salaries with national averages helps set realistic career and salary expectations.

Average Salary in India

According to crowd-sourced data from Glassdoor, the average annual base salary for urban professionals is around ₹9,45,489.

•  However, official government data places India's Per Capita Net National Income at approximately ₹2,05,324 per year (about ₹17,110 per month), reflecting the broader population. 
• Meanwhile, corporate salaries are expected to grow steadily in 2026, with the Willis Towers Watson (WTW) report projecting an average 9.5% salary increase, led by the technology, pharmaceutical, and financial sectors.

Average Income in India State Wise

The complete official list of all 28 Indian States and Union Territories (UTs) for which data is officially compiled by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI):

Note: Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, and Lakshadweep are excluded as they do not publish separate SDP estimates to MoSPI.

Average Income in India by Age

Official sources, such as the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) and the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), do not publish monthly income data by age.

However, estimates based on CMIE data, income tax filings, and household surveys provide a realistic picture of average earnings across different age groups in India:

Average Income in India by Gender

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

Final Word

India's salary landscape is divided between the formal corporate sector and the broader workforce. While white-collar employees are expected to receive an average 9.5% salary increase in 2026, most workers earn considerably less, making it important to distinguish corporate salary trends from overall national income figures.