The executives (CXOs) have the highest share of variable pay at over 26 percent followed by function heads. Variable pay refers to performance-linked pay in the form of incentive pay, commission, or bonus. It is granted by an employer for an employee's contribution to a company's success.

The salary increases are expected to decline across most sectors in 2024. The e-commerce industry offers the highest increase in salaries in India at 10.9 percent. It is followed by the financial services sector which has consistently been the highest salary payer. Salary hikes in the sector are expected to be 9.6 percent down from over 10.4 percent in 2022.

Wages In Manufacturing in India increased to 347.30 INR/Day in 2014 from 322.07 INR/Day in 2013. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - India Average Daily Real Wage Rate in Manufacturing - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

This dataset provides values for WAGES reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

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 537 rupees per day. Female laborers have consistently received lesser wages than male laborers amounting to 364 rupees per day during the same period.

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

The average wage earning for male casual laborer in rural area in India was 444 Indian rupees per day. Female laborers received lesser wages than male laborers amounting to 299 rupees per day.

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 Average Daily Wage Rate: Rural: Agricultural: Men: Ploughing and Tilling data was reported at 316.890 INR in Aug 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 312.260 INR for Jul 2018. India Average Daily Wage Rate: Rural: Agricultural: Men: Ploughing and Tilling data is updated monthly, averaging 285.305 INR from Nov 2013 (Median) to Aug 2018, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 317.730 INR in May 2018 and a record low of 252.400 INR in Jan 2014. India Average Daily Wage Rate: Rural: Agricultural: Men: Ploughing and Tilling 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.

Average Daily Wage Rate: Rural: Agricultural: Packaging and Agriculture: Men: Gujarat data was reported at 261.430 INR in Dec 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 254.290 INR for Nov 2024. Average Daily Wage Rate: Rural: Agricultural: Packaging and Agriculture: Men: Gujarat data is updated monthly, averaging 188.750 INR from Dec 2013 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 131 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 261.430 INR in Dec 2024 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.

The average salary for male employees in urban area was the highest during the months of April to June 2020 at about 21 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 1.5 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 17.8 as of 2020, indicating a need for improvement.

Average Daily Wage Rate: Rural: Non Agricultural: Mason: Men: Kerala data was reported at 1,009.840 INR in Dec 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,005.560 INR for Nov 2024. Average Daily Wage Rate: Rural: Non Agricultural: Mason: Men: Kerala data is updated monthly, averaging 437.810 INR from Apr 1998 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 313 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,009.840 INR in Dec 2024 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: Plumbers: Men: Kerala data was reported at 962.040 INR in Dec 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 954.900 INR for Nov 2024. Average Daily Wage Rate: Rural: Non Agricultural: Plumbers: Men: Kerala data is updated monthly, averaging 775.100 INR from Nov 2013 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 132 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 962.040 INR in Dec 2024 and a record low of 651.010 INR in Dec 2013. Average Daily Wage Rate: Rural: Non Agricultural: Plumbers: 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.GBD033: Average Daily Wage Rate: Rural: Non Agricultural: by State: Plumbers.

As of 2024, employees with doctorate degrees earned an average annual salary of 2.75 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 a million rupees in a year.

ASI: Wages per Manday Worked: All Workers: All India data was reported at 363.760 INR in 2013. This records an increase from the previous number of 313.000 INR for 2012. ASI: Wages per Manday Worked: All Workers: All India data is updated yearly, averaging 180.270 INR from Mar 2000 (Median) to 2013, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 363.760 INR in 2013 and a record low of 138.090 INR in 2000. ASI: Wages per Manday Worked: All Workers: All India 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.GBB049: Annual Survey of Industries: Wages per Manday Worked: All Workers: by States.

Average Daily Wage Rate: Rural: Non Agricultural: Mason: Men: Punjab data was reported at 623.070 INR in Dec 2024. This stayed constant from the previous number of 623.070 INR for Nov 2024. Average Daily Wage Rate: Rural: Non Agricultural: Mason: Men: Punjab data is updated monthly, averaging 320.110 INR from Apr 1998 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 313 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 623.070 INR in Dec 2024 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.

The average monthly real wages of regular wage or salaried workers in India declined from around 12 thousand Indian rupees to 10.9 thousand in 2022. The salaries declined annually by 1.2 percent and by 0.7 percent as of 2022. Regular wage workers engage in relatively longer tenure of work and are usually paid salaries on a weekly or monthly basis.

Average Daily Wage Rate: Rural: Agricultural: Packaging and Agriculture: Men: Andhra Pradesh data was reported at 225.000 INR in Apr 2014. This stayed constant from the previous number of 225.000 INR for Mar 2014. Average Daily Wage Rate: Rural: Agricultural: Packaging and Agriculture: Men: Andhra Pradesh data is updated monthly, averaging 205.000 INR from Nov 2013 (Median) to Apr 2014, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 225.000 INR in Apr 2014 and a record low of 165.000 INR in Dec 2013. Average Daily Wage Rate: Rural: Agricultural: Packaging and Agriculture: Men: Andhra Pradesh 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. The missing observations represent: Workers either men/women/children that are not engaged in those occupations due to non-availability or the activity connected with the occupation was not undertaken in the State The activity is out of season in the State The number of quotations is less than five

Average Daily Wage Rate: Rural: Non Agricultural: Mason: Men: Madhya Pradesh data was reported at 491.910 INR in Dec 2024. This stayed constant from the previous number of 491.910 INR for Nov 2024. Average Daily Wage Rate: Rural: Non Agricultural: Mason: Men: Madhya Pradesh data is updated monthly, averaging 165.880 INR from Apr 1998 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 313 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 491.910 INR in Dec 2024 and a record low of 80.510 INR in Jun 1998. Average Daily Wage Rate: Rural: Non Agricultural: Mason: Men: Madhya Pradesh 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.

The average daily wage for male field labor in India in June 2023 was 410 Indian rupees. In the same month, female labor's daily wages were approximately 340 rupees. Daily wages among female workers were consistently lower compared to their male counterparts.