Wages in India increased to 21103 INR/Month in the second quarter of 2024 from 21036 INR/Month in the first quarter of 2024. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - India Average Daily Real Wage Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

As of 2024, employees with doctorate degrees earned an average annual salary of **** million Indian rupees, the highest among other educational qualifications. Employees with high school or below high school level degree earned average salaries of just over ********* rupees in a year.

Data and insights on earnings & Wages in India - minimum wage, hours worked, employee benefits, and more.

As per the Periodic Labor Force Survey (PLFS), the average wage for male casual laborer in urban areas during April to June 2024 in India was *** rupees per day. Female laborers have consistently received lesser wages than male laborers amounting to *** rupees per day during the same period.

In 2024, the average monthly salary was **** thousand Indian rupees in Mumbai city of India. The average monthly salary in the capital city of Delhi was around **** thousand Indian rupees. In comparison, the average monthly salary was over ** thousand Indian rupees in Madurai during the same year.

The average wage earning for male casual laborer in rural area in India was *** Indian rupees per day. Female laborers received lesser wages than male laborers amounting to *** rupees per day.

As of January 2024, the state of Uttar Pradesh in India has the highest average monthly salary of about ** thousand Indian rupees. In contrast, Lakshadweep has the lowest average monthly salary of ***** thousand rupees during the same year.

India Average Daily Wage Rate: Rural: Agricultural: Women: General Agricultural including Watering and Irrigation Workers data was reported at 216.630 INR in Aug 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 215.400 INR for Jul 2018. India Average Daily Wage Rate: Rural: Agricultural: Women: General Agricultural including Watering and Irrigation Workers data is updated monthly, averaging 188.425 INR from Nov 2013 (Median) to Aug 2018, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 216.630 INR in Aug 2018 and a record low of 161.280 INR in Dec 2013. India Average Daily Wage Rate: Rural: Agricultural: Women: General Agricultural including Watering and Irrigation Workers data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Labour Bureau Government of India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Labour Market – Table IN.GBB002: Average Daily Wage Rate: Rural: Agricultural.

India Proportion of People Living Below 50 Percent Of Median Income: % data was reported at 9.800 % in 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10.000 % for 2020. India Proportion of People Living Below 50 Percent Of Median Income: % data is updated yearly, averaging 6.200 % from Dec 1977 (Median) to 2021, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.300 % in 2019 and a record low of 5.100 % in 2004. India Proportion of People Living Below 50 Percent Of Median Income: % data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.World Bank.WDI: Social: Poverty and Inequality. The percentage of people in the population who live in households whose per capita income or consumption is below half of the median income or consumption per capita. The median is measured at 2017 Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) using the Poverty and Inequality Platform (http://www.pip.worldbank.org). For some countries, medians are not reported due to grouped and/or confidential data. The reference year is the year in which the underlying household survey data was collected. In cases for which the data collection period bridged two calendar years, the first year in which data were collected is reported.;World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income economies are mostly from the Luxembourg Income Study database. For more information and methodology, please see http://pip.worldbank.org.;;The World Bank’s internationally comparable poverty monitoring database now draws on income or detailed consumption data from more than 2000 household surveys across 169 countries. See the Poverty and Inequality Platform (PIP) for details (www.pip.worldbank.org).

The average salary for male employees in urban area was the highest during the months of April to June 2020 at about ** thousand Indian rupees. The average salary drawn by female workers was the highest in the months of April to June 2020, however, lesser compared to their male counterparts. Unsurprisingly, the urban earnings in terms of wages and salaries are always higher than rural employees. Urban versus rural employment The gender gap in salaries was more prominent in rural areas, where, the male workers earned nearly an average of *** times more. However, urban employees just earn a few thousands more than their rural counterpart, while, the cost of living in cities is twice as expensive as villages. Moreover, a majority of the Indian households belonged to the middle-income bracket and this is expected to increase in the future. Wage disparity Wage inequalities are present in almost every sector and widens with higher skill levels. With the evident gender disparity in the country, women with lower educational qualifications, such as a high school diplomas continue working despite the pay gap. This is among women who primarily come from the lower economic sector. Moreover, the social mobility index for fair wage distribution was **** as of 2020, indicating a need for improvement.

India State Finances: Actuals: Expenditure: Wages and Salaries data was reported at 8,690,254.000 INR mn in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 7,907,207.000 INR mn for 2022. India State Finances: Actuals: Expenditure: Wages and Salaries data is updated yearly, averaging 1,241,000.000 INR mn from Mar 1991 (Median) to 2023, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,690,254.000 INR mn in 2023 and a record low of 185,500.000 INR mn in 1991. India State Finances: Actuals: Expenditure: Wages and Salaries data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Reserve Bank of India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Government and Public Finance – Table IN.FE014: State Finances: Expenditure: Wages and Salaries: Actuals.

Minimum Wages in India remained unchanged at 178 INR/Day in 2025 from 178 INR/Day in 2024. This dataset provides - India Minimum Wages- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Average Daily Wage Rate: Rural: Agricultural: Packaging and Agriculture: Men: Gujarat data was reported at 261.430 INR in Feb 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 261.430 INR for Jan 2025. Average Daily Wage Rate: Rural: Agricultural: Packaging and Agriculture: Men: Gujarat data is updated monthly, averaging 195.000 INR from Dec 2013 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 133 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 261.430 INR in Feb 2025 and a record low of 152.860 INR in Mar 2014. Average Daily Wage Rate: Rural: Agricultural: Packaging and Agriculture: Men: Gujarat data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Labour Bureau. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Labour Market – Table IN.GBD011: Average Daily Wage Rate: Rural: Agricultural: by State: Packaging and Agriculture.

Average Daily Wage Rate: Rural: Non Agricultural: Mason: Men: Kerala data was reported at 1,013.490 INR in Feb 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 1,013.490 INR for Jan 2025. Average Daily Wage Rate: Rural: Non Agricultural: Mason: Men: Kerala data is updated monthly, averaging 453.440 INR from Apr 1998 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 315 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,013.490 INR in Feb 2025 and a record low of 147.650 INR in Jun 1998. Average Daily Wage Rate: Rural: Non Agricultural: Mason: Men: Kerala data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Labour Bureau. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Labour Market – Table IN.GBD028: Average Daily Wage Rate: Rural: Non Agricultural: by State: Mason.

Average Daily Wage Rate: Rural: Non Agricultural: Mason: Men: Punjab data was reported at 623.070 INR in Feb 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 623.070 INR for Jan 2025. Average Daily Wage Rate: Rural: Non Agricultural: Mason: Men: Punjab data is updated monthly, averaging 322.780 INR from Apr 1998 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 315 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 623.070 INR in Feb 2025 and a record low of 136.070 INR in Jun 1998. Average Daily Wage Rate: Rural: Non Agricultural: Mason: Men: Punjab data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Labour Bureau. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Labour Market – Table IN.GBD028: Average Daily Wage Rate: Rural: Non Agricultural: by State: Mason.

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents median income data over a decade or more for males and females categorized by Total, Full-Time Year-Round (FT), and Part-Time (PT) employment in Indian Beach. It showcases annual income, providing insights into gender-specific income distributions and the disparities between full-time and part-time work. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into gender-based pay disparity trends and explore the variations in income for male and female individuals.

Key observations: Insights from 2021

Based on our analysis ACS 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates, we present the following observations: - All workers, aged 15 years and older: In Indian Beach, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $54,046 for males and $24,321 for females.

These income figures highlight a substantial gender-based income gap in Indian Beach. Women, regardless of work hours, earn 45 cents for each dollar earned by men. This significant gender pay gap, approximately 55%, underscores concerning gender-based income inequality in the town of Indian Beach.

As income data for both males and females was unavailable, conducting a comprehensive analysis of gender-based pay disparity in the town of Indian Beach was not possible.

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Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2022-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Gender classifications include:

• Male
• Female

Employment type classifications include:

• Full-time, year-round: A full-time, year-round worker is a person who worked full time (35 or more hours per week) and 50 or more weeks during the previous calendar year.
• Part-time: A part-time worker is a person who worked less than 35 hours per week during the previous calendar year.

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column presents the data year. Expected values are 2010 to 2022
• Male Total Income: Annual median income, for males regardless of work hours
• Male FT Income: Annual median income, for males working full time, year-round
• Male PT Income: Annual median income, for males working part time
• Female Total Income: Annual median income, for females regardless of work hours
• Female FT Income: Annual median income, for females working full time, year-round
• Female PT Income: Annual median income, for females working part time

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Margin of Error

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