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Copywriter Salary in India

Copywriters craft persuasive words for ads, websites, and brand campaigns. The India median is $15,813 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$15,813
per year
Monthly (national)
$1,317
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$15,813
Jaipur, IN
Hourly (national)
$7.60
varies by city

Copywriter salary by city in India

CityPer year
Jaipur, IN$15,813
Lucknow, IN$15,813
Nagpur, IN$15,813
Bhopal, IN$15,813
Patna, IN$15,813
Kallakurichi, IN$15,813
Bangalore, IN$12,252
Mumbai, IN$11,938
Delhi, IN$11,519
Hyderabad, IN$10,577
Chennai, IN$9,770
Kolkata, IN$7,142

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a copywriter make in India?
The national median copywriter salary in India is about ₹15,10,000 per year (₹1,25,800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₹6,82,000 to ₹15,10,000.
Which India city pays copywriters the most?
Jaipur, IN pays the most at about ₹15,10,000 per year.
Which India city pays copywriters the least?
Among cities we cover, Kolkata, IN is on the lower end at about ₹6,82,000 per year for a copywriter.
What is the typical salary range for a copywriter in India?
Across India cities we cover, copywriter pay commonly spans from about ₹4,47,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₹21,74,400 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many India cities have copywriter salary data?
Pay by Role publishes copywriter pay for 12 cities in India, all shown in INR.
Is copywriter in demand in India?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +4% over the next decade. Related creative roles on Pay by Role include Graphic Designer, Architect, Video Editor.