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Doctor / Physician Average Salaries in India 2024

How much money does a person working in Doctor / Physician make in India?


Average Monthly Salary
73,600 INR
( 884,000 INR yearly)

LOW
27,600
INR
AVERAGE
73,600
INR
HIGH
127,000
INR
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Doctor / Physician in India typically earns around 73,600 INR. Salaries range from 27,600 INR (lowest average) to 127,000 INR (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Doctor / Physician domain in India exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Health and Medical
Advanced Nutrition Aide45,100 INR
Advanced Practice Provider42,800 INR
Allergist59,400 INR
Assistant Pathologist42,300 INR
Behavioral Health Specialist35,600 INR
Cardiac Sonographer36,300 INR
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist126,000 INR
Cardiovascular Perfusionist80,800 INR
Chiropractor38,000 INR
Clinical Psychologist99,000 INR
Correctional Treatment Specialist59,400 INR
Counseling Psychologist75,200 INR
Dermatologist95,000 INR
Diabetologist68,900 INR
Dietitian61,800 INR
Doctor79,200 INR
Emergency and Critical Care Consultant84,600 INR
Emergency Department Physician71,300 INR
Exercise Physiologist75,200 INR
Forensic Pathologist83,100 INR
General Medical Practitioner61,800 INR
Genetic Counselor51,500 INR
Healthcare Practitioner63,300 INR
Internist99,000 INR
Interventionist95,000 INR
Invasive Cardiologist127,000 INR
Lifestyle Medicine Expert49,900 INR
Medical Massage Therapist34,800 INR
Mental Health Therapst55,400 INR
Naturopathic Physician95,000 INR
Neurologist97,000 INR
Neurophysiology Technologist27,600 INR
Neuroscientist91,200 INR
Nuclear Medicine Physician82,300 INR
Obstetrician / Gynecologist87,100 INR
Occupational Health Safety Specialist44,200 INR
Ophthalmologist67,300 INR
Optometrist67,300 INR
Pediatrician75,200 INR
Physical Therapist51,500 INR
Physical Therapy Director59,400 INR
Physician - Anesthesiology111,000 INR
Physician - Cardiology119,000 INR
Physician - CCU67,300 INR
Physician - Dermatology95,000 INR
Physician - Emergency Room71,300 INR
Physician - Endocrinology91,000 INR
Physician - Family Practice63,300 INR
Physician - Gastroenterology85,900 INR
Physician - Generalist68,900 INR
Physician - Geriatrics59,400 INR
Physician - Hematology / Oncology83,100 INR
Physician - Immunology / Allergy95,000 INR
Physician - Infectious Disease81,100 INR
Physician - Internal Medicine99,000 INR
Physician - Maternal / Fetal Medicine79,200 INR
Physician - Nephrology97,000 INR
Physician - Neurology97,000 INR
Physician - Nuclear Medicine82,300 INR
Physician - Obstetrics / Gynecology87,100 INR
Physician - Occupational Medicine67,300 INR
Physician - Ophthalmology63,300 INR
Physician - Otolaryngology59,400 INR
Physician - Pain Medicine55,400 INR
Physician - Pathology70,500 INR
Physician - Pediatric Cardiology87,100 INR
Physician - Pediatric Neonatology83,100 INR
Physician - Pediatrics75,200 INR
Physician - Physiatry81,900 INR
Physician - Podiatry75,200 INR
Physician - Pulmonary Medicine59,400 INR
Physician - Radiation Therapy97,400 INR
Physician - Radiology97,400 INR
Physician - Rheumatology85,900 INR
Physician - Sports Medicine85,100 INR
Physician - Urology110,000 INR
Physician Assistant51,500 INR
Physiotherapist57,400 INR
Podiatrist59,400 INR
Preventive Medicine Physician75,200 INR
Psychiatrist83,100 INR
Psychololgist83,100 INR
Psychometrician71,300 INR
Public Health Physician62,700 INR
Pulmonologist78,400 INR
Radiologist87,100 INR
Registered Dietitian61,800 INR
Registered Respiratory Therapist51,500 INR
Skin Care Specialist47,500 INR
Telemedicine Physician57,000 INR
Urologist110,000 INR
Virtual / Augmented Reality Therapist33,300 INR
Vision Rehabilitation Therapist51,500 INR


Doctor / Physician Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in India

Median and salary distribution India Doctor / Physician monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
66,500 INR or more
10% of people earn
56,700 to 66,500 INR
20% of people earn
35,100 INR or less
65% of people earn
35,100 to 56,700 INR
Minimum Salary
27,600 INR
Median
66,100 INR
Maximum
127,000 INR




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Doctor / Physician in India range from 27,600 INR (starting average salary) to 127,000 INR (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Doctor / Physician is 66,100 INR, implying that half of the workforce in India earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Doctor / Physician in India earn less than 51,000 INR, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 78,200 INR, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Doctor / Physician in India. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 35,100 INR to 56,700 INR. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 35,100 INR mark, while 10% ranged from 56,700 INR to 66,500 INR. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 66,500 INR or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Doctor / Physician in India having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Doctor / Physician / India

Salary comparison by gender India Doctor / Physician monthly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Doctor / Physician in India, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 17%.

Male
79,800 INR
Female-15%
68,100 INR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in India for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Doctor / Physician / India

How much are annual salary increments in India for individuals working in Doctor / Physician? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Doctor / Physician in India are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 13% every 15 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 16 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate India Doctor / Physician
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

India / All Professions

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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in India is 7%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Doctor / Physician / India

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate India Doctor / Physician
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23% of surveyed staff in Doctor / Physician reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 77% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 6% to 8% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
77%
No Bonus
23%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Doctor / Physician / India


420 INR per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Doctor / Physician in India is 420 INR.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Doctor / Physician in India is 160 INR. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
agra67,100 INR
Ahmadabad83,000 INR
Bangalore79,700 INR
Bhopal72,900 INR
Chennai77,900 INR
Coimbatore69,100 INR
Delhi84,100 INR
Ghaziabad70,500 INR
Hyderabad86,200 INR
Indore73,500 INR
Jaipur81,700 INR
Kanpur75,400 INR
Kolkata80,700 INR
Lucknow76,200 INR
Ludhiana72,900 INR
Madurai64,700 INR
Mumbai84,400 INR
Nagpur75,400 INR
Patna67,700 INR
Pimpri-Chinchwad73,300 INR
Pune78,400 INR
Surat80,700 INR
Vadodara69,800 INR
Visakhapatnam69,400 INR

Salary Comparison By State

StateAverage Salary
Andaman & Nicobar Islands63,200 INR
Andhra Pradesh81,500 INR
Arunachal Pradesh68,700 INR
Assam78,600 INR
Bihar87,900 INR
Chandigarh65,800 INR
Chhatisgarh77,400 INR
Dadra & Nagar Haveli64,400 INR
Daman & Diu62,900 INR
Delhi75,300 INR
Goa68,400 INR
Gujarat83,100 INR
Haryana76,300 INR
Himachal Pradesh73,300 INR
Jammu & Kashmir74,900 INR
Jharkhand81,200 INR
Karnataka84,300 INR
Kerala80,500 INR
Lakshadweep62,800 INR
Madhya Pradesh86,900 INR
Maharashtra88,500 INR
Manipur72,300 INR
Meghalaya71,600 INR
Mizoram67,800 INR
Nagaland71,000 INR
Orissa82,700 INR
Pondicherry68,800 INR
Punjab79,800 INR
Rajasthan86,900 INR
Sikkim66,600 INR
Tamil Nadu86,300 INR
Tripura73,800 INR
Uttar Pradesh91,300 INR
Uttaranchal75,500 INR
West Bengal89,000 INR

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in India is 5% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
31,100 INR
Public Sector+5%
32,800 INR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Doctor / Physician in India?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 66,100 INR and 78,200 INR. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Doctor / Physician in India ranges from 27,600 INR to 51,000 INR. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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