India Average Hourly Earnings 2024: $4.31

India's average hourly earnings in 2024 is $4.31, up 2.7% from 2023. It ranks #32 of 41 countries.

Average hourly earnings compare employee pay rates globally, offering insights into wage disparities and economic strength.

Source (2024): Average hourly earnings of employees | Our World in Data

Historical Trend

Average Hourly Earnings over time

Year-by-Year Data
YearValueChange% ChangeActions
20244.31 USD+0.12 USD+2.74%
20234.19 USD+0.17 USD+4.30%
20224.02 USD+0.29 USD+7.75%
20213.73 USD+0.16 USD+4.39%
20203.57 USD+0.26 USD+7.95%
20193.31 USD+0.07 USD+2.10%
20183.24 USD——

Frequently Asked Questions About India Average Hourly Earnings

What is India's average hourly earnings in 2024?▾

India's average hourly earnings is $4.31 in 2024, according to Average hourly earnings of employees | International Labour Organization via Our World in Data.

Is India's average hourly earnings increasing or decreasing?▾

India's average hourly earnings rose by 2.7% from 2023 ($4.19) to 2024 ($4.31).

How does India rank for average hourly earnings?▾

In 2024, India has the 32nd highest average hourly earnings out of 41 countries with data.

What was India's average hourly earnings in 2018?▾

In 2018, India's average hourly earnings was $3.24. By 2024 it rose by 32.9%.

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