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Registered Nurse Salary in India

Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care across clinics, hospitals, and community settings. The India median is $10,325 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$10,325
per year
Monthly (national)
$861
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$10,325
Jaipur, IN
Hourly (national)
$4.96
varies by city

Registered Nurse salary by city in India

CityPer year
Jaipur, IN$10,325
Lucknow, IN$10,325
Nagpur, IN$10,325
Bhopal, IN$10,325
Patna, IN$10,325
Kallakurichi, IN$10,325
Bangalore, IN$7,980
Mumbai, IN$7,770
Delhi, IN$7,456
Hyderabad, IN$7,142
Chennai, IN$6,514
Kolkata, IN$4,723

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a registered nurse make in India?
The national median registered nurse salary in India is about ₹9,86,000 per year (₹82,200 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₹4,51,000 to ₹9,86,000.
Which India city pays registered nurses the most?
Jaipur, IN pays the most at about ₹9,86,000 per year.
Which India city pays registered nurses the least?
Among cities we cover, Kolkata, IN is on the lower end at about ₹4,51,000 per year for a registered nurse.
What is the typical salary range for a registered nurse in India?
Across India cities we cover, registered nurse pay commonly spans from about ₹2,99,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₹13,11,400 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many India cities have registered nurse salary data?
Pay by Role publishes registered nurse pay for 12 cities in India, all shown in INR.
Is registered nurse in demand in India?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +6% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Pharmacist.