Average Building Surveyor Salary in India for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Building Surveyor salary for 2024 in India and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Indian rupee. To keep things simple, we are using the INR currency code instead of the currency symbol โ‚น.

How Much Does a Building Surveyor Make in India?

A Building Surveyor working in India will typically earn around 222,300 INR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 115,940 INR to the highest average salary of 340,000 INR.

Average Annual Salary
222,300 INR
Average Monthly Salary
18,525 INR

Lowest Annual Salary
115,940 INR
Lowest Monthly Salary
9,661 INR

Highest Annual Salary
340,000 INR
Highest Monthly Salary
28,333 INR

These are average salaries for a Building Surveyor in India and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Building Surveyor to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Building Surveyor salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Building Surveyor Salaries in India

So we've looked at the average salaries a Building Surveyor will earn in India. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Building Surveyor can earn between 115,940 INR and 340,000 INR on average in India. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Building Surveyor in India is 208,600 INR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 208,600 INR, and 50% of the population earn more than 208,600 INR.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Building Surveyor salary in India, 25% of the population are earning less than 148,300 INR while 75% of the population earn more than 148,300 INR.

75% of the population earn less than 258,400 INR, and 25% of the population earn more than 258,400 INR.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Building Surveyor Salary by Experience Level in India

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average building surveyor salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Building Surveyor in India that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 136,200 INR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Building Surveyor salary would increase to 168,100 INR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Building Surveyor, the average salary would be 233,900 INR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 273,000 INR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Building Surveyor with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 301,600 INR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Building Surveyor with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 319,600 INR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
136,200 INR
2-5 Years +23%
168,100 INR
5-10 Years +42%
233,900 INR
10-15 Years +17%
273,000 INR
15-20 Years +10%
301,600 INR
20+ Years +6%
319,600 INR

Building Surveyor Salary by Education Level in India

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Building Surveyor in India based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Building Surveyor in India with a high school education can earn an average salary of 168,100 INR.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Building Surveyor in India with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 232,400 INR.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Building Surveyor in India with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 327,300 INR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
168,100 INR
Certificate or Diploma +40%
232,400 INR
Bachelor's Degree +42%
327,300 INR

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in India is around 160,000 to 479,000 INR and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Building Surveyor Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In India, a male building surveyor will earn an average of 233,600 INR, while a female building surveyor will earn around 205,700 INR.

This means that a male building surveyor earns approximately 14% more than a female building surveyor for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in India

Male
233,600 INR
Female -14%
205,700 INR

Building Surveyor Average Pay Raise in India

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Building Surveyor in India is around 9% every 18 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in India is around 9% every 16 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 9 ÷ 18 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that a Building Surveyor in India can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 6% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in India for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in India.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
1%
Energy
2%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
4%
Travel
5%
Construction
6%
Education
7%

Building Surveyor Bonus and Incentive Rates in India

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Building Surveyor is a low bonus based job, with 26% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

74% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 1% to 3%.

Received Bonus
26%
No Bonus
74%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in India earn approximately 6% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
392,300 INR
Private Sector -6%
371,100 INR

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Building Surveyor

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Building Surveyor in India.

Job Title Category Salary
Air Conditioning Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 107,960 INR
Assembly Supervisor Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 176,800 INR
Assistant Contract Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 411,400 INR
Building and Grounds Supervisor Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 263,100 INR
Building Control Officer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 233,600 INR
Building Engineer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 330,900 INR
Building Services Engineer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 330,900 INR
Calibration Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 127,700 INR
Carpenter Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 143,200 INR
Cemetery Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 150,000 INR
Chief Building Official Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 514,300 INR
Clinical Facilities Planning Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 539,700 INR
Construction Laborer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 103,900 INR
Contracts Administrator Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 283,700 INR
Contracts Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 454,900 INR
Facilities Coordinator Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 245,300 INR
Facilities Director Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 568,500 INR
Facilities Engineer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 330,900 INR
Facilities Maintenance Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 496,100 INR
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 353,600 INR
Facilities Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 496,100 INR
Field Service Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 472,000 INR
Field Service Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 97,760 INR
Fire Alarm System Installer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 172,200 INR
Glazier Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 103,580 INR
HVAC Mechanic Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 107,960 INR
HVAC Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 107,960 INR
Laborer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 103,900 INR
Maintenance Fitter Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 103,580 INR
Maintenance Mechanic Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 103,900 INR
Maintenance Officer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 107,960 INR
Maintenance Planner Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 159,400 INR
Maintenance Supervisor Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 189,300 INR
Maintenance Worker Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 103,900 INR
Mechanic Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 107,960 INR
Plant Engineer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 314,500 INR
Property Administration Officer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 197,600 INR
Service Engineer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 314,500 INR
Service Operations Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 502,200 INR
Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 103,900 INR
Tool Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 103,900 INR

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in India, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
agra 204,000 INR
Ahmadabad 239,000 INR
Bangalore 249,600 INR
Bhopal 232,400 INR
Chennai 233,600 INR
Coimbatore 221,500 INR
Delhi 253,400 INR
Ghaziabad 210,500 INR
Hyderabad 239,000 INR
Indore 221,500 INR
Jaipur 239,000 INR
Kanpur 218,900 INR
Kolkata 247,800 INR
Lucknow 239,000 INR
Ludhiana 217,900 INR
Madurai 204,700 INR
Mumbai 265,000 INR
Nagpur 221,500 INR
Patna 204,700 INR
Pimpri-Chinchwad 212,500 INR
Pune 238,900 INR
Surat 249,600 INR
Vadodara 209,500 INR
Visakhapatnam 210,500 INR

Salary Comparison by State

The table below includes links to the average salary for each state in India.

City Average Salary
Andaman & Nicobar Islands 185,100 INR
Andhra Pradesh 258,400 INR
Arunachal Pradesh 209,700 INR
Assam 233,600 INR
Bihar 281,500 INR
Chandigarh 205,700 INR
Chhatisgarh 232,400 INR
Dadra & Nagar Haveli 189,300 INR
Daman & Diu 197,600 INR
Delhi 228,000 INR
Goa 204,700 INR
Gujarat 263,900 INR
Haryana 237,400 INR
Himachal Pradesh 221,500 INR
Jammu & Kashmir 217,900 INR
Jharkhand 254,700 INR
Karnataka 258,400 INR
Kerala 239,000 INR
Lakshadweep 180,500 INR
Madhya Pradesh 267,100 INR
Maharashtra 265,000 INR
Manipur 209,700 INR
Meghalaya 221,500 INR
Mizoram 204,000 INR
Nagaland 208,600 INR
Orissa 237,400 INR
Pondicherry 209,500 INR
Punjab 238,900 INR
Rajasthan 253,400 INR
Sikkim 207,700 INR
Tamil Nadu 263,200 INR
Tripura 216,800 INR
Uttar Pradesh 279,400 INR
Uttaranchal 214,000 INR
West Bengal 265,000 INR

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