Pharmacist Salary in India
Pharmacists dispense medication and advise patients and providers on safe, effective use. The India median is $31,940 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$31,940
per year
Monthly (national)
$2,662
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$31,940
Jaipur, IN
Hourly (national)
$15.36
varies by city
Pharmacist salary by city in India
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaipur, IN | $31,940 | $2,662 | 0% |
| Lucknow, IN | $31,940 | $2,662 | 0% |
| Nagpur, IN | $31,940 | $2,662 | 0% |
| Bhopal, IN | $31,940 | $2,662 | 0% |
| Patna, IN | $31,940 | $2,662 | 0% |
| Kallakurichi, IN | $31,940 | $2,662 | 0% |
| Bangalore, IN | $25,342 | $2,112 | -21% |
| Mumbai, IN | $23,876 | $1,990 | -25% |
| Delhi, IN | $22,724 | $1,893 | -29% |
| Hyderabad, IN | $22,096 | $1,841 | -31% |
| Chennai, IN | $20,525 | $1,710 | -36% |
| Kolkata, IN | $14,347 | $1,196 | -55% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a pharmacist make in India?
- The national median pharmacist salary in India is about ₹30,50,000 per year (₹2,54,200 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₹13,70,000 to ₹30,50,000.
- Which India city pays pharmacists the most?
- Jaipur, IN pays the most at about ₹30,50,000 per year.
- Which India city pays pharmacists the least?
- Among cities we cover, Kolkata, IN is on the lower end at about ₹13,70,000 per year for a pharmacist.
- What is the typical salary range for a pharmacist in India?
- Across India cities we cover, pharmacist pay commonly spans from about ₹9,68,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₹38,88,700 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many India cities have pharmacist salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes pharmacist pay for 12 cities in India, all shown in INR.
- Is pharmacist in demand in India?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.