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Physician Salary in India

Physicians diagnose and treat illness, drawing on years of medical training and specialization. The India median is $56,025 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$56,025
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,668
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$56,025
Jaipur, IN
Hourly (national)
$26.94
varies by city

Physician salary by city in India

CityPer year
Jaipur, IN$56,025
Lucknow, IN$56,025
Nagpur, IN$56,025
Bhopal, IN$56,025
Patna, IN$56,025
Kallakurichi, IN$56,025
Bangalore, IN$42,830
Mumbai, IN$41,993
Delhi, IN$41,050
Hyderabad, IN$38,956
Chennai, IN$34,872
Kolkata, IN$25,656

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a physician make in India?
The national median physician salary in India is about ₹53,50,000 per year (₹4,45,800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₹24,50,000 to ₹53,50,000.
Which India city pays physicians the most?
Jaipur, IN pays the most at about ₹53,50,000 per year.
Which India city pays physicians the least?
Among cities we cover, Kolkata, IN is on the lower end at about ₹24,50,000 per year for a physician.
What is the typical salary range for a physician in India?
Across India cities we cover, physician pay commonly spans from about ₹17,30,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₹77,04,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many India cities have physician salary data?
Pay by Role publishes physician pay for 12 cities in India, all shown in INR.
Is physician 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, Pharmacist.