Physical Therapist Salary in India

Physical Therapist pay in India: Bangalore leads, Kolkata trails

The India national median for a physical therapist is ₹21,10,000 a year. Among 6 metros with observed data, pay runs from about ₹9,72,000 in Kolkata to ₹16,70,000 in Bangalore (1.7×).

Physical therapists help patients recover movement and manage pain after injury or illness. Common screening skills include Rehabilitation, Anatomy, Assessment, and Empathy.

A modeled national band runs about ₹15,78,300–₹27,59,900 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 +15% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Indian city.

Bangalore sits -21% 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 physical 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.