Occupational Therapist Salary in India (2026) — Average Pay by City

Occupational Therapist pay in India: Bangalore leads, Kolkata trails

The India national median for a occupational therapist is ₹20,60,000 a year. Among 6 metros with observed data, pay runs from about ₹9,47,000 in Kolkata to ₹16,00,000 in Bangalore (1.7×).

Occupational therapists help patients regain skills for daily living and work after injury or illness. Common screening skills include Rehabilitation, Assessment, Planning, and Empathy.

A modeled national band runs about ₹15,40,900–₹26,94,500 around that midpoint. Domestic hiring and credential rules vary sharply by occupation even when cash medians are high. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +12% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Indian city.

Bangalore sits -22% vs the national median; Kolkata sits -54%. Relocating inside India for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

India shows about 2.4% CPI in 2025. A occupational therapist raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby healthcare titles on this site include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, and Pharmacist.

How to use Occupational Therapist pay data in India

Start with the national median (₹20,60,000), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the India hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: ₹15,40,900 (10th) → ₹20,60,000 (median) → ₹26,94,500 (90th). Bangalore’s observed median is ₹16,00,000, with a local band about ₹11,30,000–₹22,60,000. If an offer is “at the India median” but the job is in Bangalore, you may still be under local market.

Occupational Therapist salary by city in India

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

City	Per year	Per month	vs. national
Bangalore, IN	$16,806	$1,400	-22%
Mumbai, IN	$16,281	$1,357	-25%
Hyderabad, IN	$15,441	$1,287	-29%
Delhi, IN	$15,336	$1,278	-29%
Chennai, IN	$13,550	$1,129	-37%
Kolkata, IN	$9,947	$829	-54%

Frequently asked questions

How much does a occupational therapist make in India?

The national median is about ₹20,60,000 per year. Across 6 observed cities, pay ranges from about ₹9,47,000 to ₹16,00,000.

Which India city pays occupational therapists the most?

Bangalore, IN leads observed metros at about ₹16,00,000 per year (-22% vs national).

Which India city pays occupational therapists the least?

Among observed cities, Kolkata, IN is on the lower end at about ₹9,47,000 per year.

How many India cities have occupational therapist salary data?

6 metros list observed occupational therapist percentiles in INR on this site.

Is occupational therapist in demand in India?

Occupation-level employment is projected at about +12% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Indian industry mix.

Occupational Therapist Salary in India