Average Welder Salary in India for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Welder 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 Welder Make in India?

A Welder working in India will typically earn around 119,860 INR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 61,680 INR to the highest average salary of 183,600 INR.

Average Annual Salary
119,860 INR
Average Monthly Salary
9,988 INR

Lowest Annual Salary
61,680 INR
Lowest Monthly Salary
5,140 INR

Highest Annual Salary
183,600 INR
Highest Monthly Salary
15,300 INR

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

Welder 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 Welder Salaries in India

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Welder can earn between 61,680 INR and 183,600 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 Welder in India is 112,660 INR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 112,660 INR, and 50% of the population earn more than 112,660 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 Welder salary in India, 25% of the population are earning less than 78,400 INR while 75% of the population earn more than 78,400 INR.

75% of the population earn less than 139,100 INR, and 25% of the population earn more than 139,100 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.

Welder 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 welder 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 Welder in India that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 72,260 INR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Welder salary would increase to 91,320 INR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Welder, the average salary would be 125,700 INR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 148,300 INR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Welder with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 161,600 INR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Welder with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 172,400 INR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
72,260 INR
2-5 Years +23%
91,320 INR
5-10 Years +42%
125,700 INR
10-15 Years +17%
148,300 INR
15-20 Years +10%
161,600 INR
20+ Years +6%
172,400 INR

Welder 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 Welder 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 Welder in India with a high school education can earn an average salary of 91,320 INR.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Welder in India with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 124,400 INR.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Welder in India with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 175,900 INR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
91,320 INR
Certificate or Diploma +40%
124,400 INR
Bachelor's Degree +42%
175,900 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.

Welder 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 welder will earn an average of 127,700 INR, while a female welder will earn around 107,880 INR.

This means that a male welder earns approximately 18% more than a female welder for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in India

Male
127,700 INR
Female -18%
107,880 INR

Welder 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 Welder in India is around 10% every 16 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 = ( 10 ÷ 16 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that a Welder in India can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 8% 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%

Welder 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 Welder 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 Welder

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

Job Title Category Salary
After Sales Automotive Manager Automotive 397,900 INR
Alignment Technician Automotive 128,900 INR
Auto Damage Adjuster Automotive 152,300 INR
Auto Detailer Automotive 150,000 INR
Auto Parts Manager Automotive 485,300 INR
Automotive Assembler Automotive 143,200 INR
Automotive Assembly Manager Automotive 444,300 INR
Automotive Assembly Operator Automotive 143,200 INR
Automotive Body Repairer Automotive 137,400 INR
Automotive Branch Manager Automotive 597,800 INR
Automotive Central Planner Automotive 204,000 INR
Automotive Electrician Automotive 172,200 INR
Automotive Engineering Technician Automotive 197,600 INR
Automotive Estimating Manager Automotive 369,300 INR
Automotive Estimator Automotive 301,600 INR
Automotive General Manager Automotive 714,600 INR
Automotive Inventory Officer Automotive 137,400 INR
Automotive Manager Automotive 656,800 INR
Automotive Master Mechanic Automotive 209,500 INR
Automotive Parts Supplier Automotive 216,800 INR
Automotive Project Engineer Automotive 258,400 INR
Automotive Project Manager Automotive 507,300 INR
Automotive Purchase Manager Automotive 539,700 INR
Automotive Sales Automotive 283,700 INR
Automotive Service Technician Automotive 143,200 INR
Automotive Technician Automotive 143,200 INR
Automotive Test Engineer Automotive 245,300 INR
Automotive Warranty Administrator Automotive 239,000 INR
Automotive Warranty Clerk Automotive 158,700 INR
Car Parts and Accessories Fitter Automotive 128,900 INR
Car Salesman Automotive 283,700 INR
Damage Appraiser Automotive 209,500 INR
Diesel Engine Specialist Automotive 197,600 INR
Job Card Opener Automotive 128,900 INR
Lube Technician Automotive 114,900 INR
Master File Maintenance Automotive 194,600 INR
Materials Planner Automotive 216,800 INR
Mechanic Automotive 143,200 INR
Motor Vehicle Inspector Automotive 209,500 INR
Motorcycle Mechanic Automotive 152,300 INR
Service Advisor Automotive 263,100 INR
Service Manager Automotive 428,400 INR
Stock Controller Automotive 183,600 INR
Technical Advisor Automotive 275,200 INR
Tire Retreader Automotive 128,900 INR
Used Car Manager Automotive 383,300 INR
Vehicle Body Maker Automotive 176,800 INR
Vehicle Examiner Automotive 189,300 INR
Vehicle Painter Automotive 119,860 INR
Vehicle Trimmer Automotive 136,100 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 102,093 INR
Ahmadabad 121,860 INR
Bangalore 127,967 INR
Bhopal 108,827 INR
Chennai 121,087 INR
Coimbatore 108,867 INR
Delhi 124,033 INR
Ghaziabad 104,633 INR
Hyderabad 123,773 INR
Indore 109,293 INR
Jaipur 115,333 INR
Kanpur 109,613 INR
Kolkata 124,540 INR
Lucknow 112,713 INR
Ludhiana 103,487 INR
Madurai 102,653 INR
Mumbai 127,000 INR
Nagpur 113,780 INR
Patna 107,293 INR
Pimpri-Chinchwad 107,867 INR
Pune 116,540 INR
Surat 118,940 INR
Vadodara 104,087 INR
Visakhapatnam 110,560 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 91,753 INR
Andhra Pradesh 120,300 INR
Arunachal Pradesh 104,080 INR
Assam 119,093 INR
Bihar 134,033 INR
Chandigarh 98,560 INR
Chhatisgarh 115,100 INR
Dadra & Nagar Haveli 96,520 INR
Daman & Diu 94,013 INR
Delhi 112,693 INR
Goa 103,333 INR
Gujarat 120,220 INR
Haryana 111,500 INR
Himachal Pradesh 107,813 INR
Jammu & Kashmir 110,733 INR
Jharkhand 119,687 INR
Karnataka 119,473 INR
Kerala 116,240 INR
Lakshadweep 90,407 INR
Madhya Pradesh 132,167 INR
Maharashtra 135,967 INR
Manipur 107,880 INR
Meghalaya 105,893 INR
Mizoram 101,327 INR
Nagaland 107,953 INR
Orissa 125,073 INR
Pondicherry 101,067 INR
Punjab 116,280 INR
Rajasthan 129,200 INR
Sikkim 98,273 INR
Tamil Nadu 128,067 INR
Tripura 110,307 INR
Uttar Pradesh 131,033 INR
Uttaranchal 108,233 INR
West Bengal 129,213 INR

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