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Veterinarian Salary in India

Veterinarians diagnose and treat the health conditions of animals. The India median is $25,971 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$25,971
per year
Monthly (national)
$2,165
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$25,971
Jaipur, IN
Hourly (national)
$12.49
varies by city

Veterinarian salary by city in India

CityPer year
Jaipur, IN$25,971
Lucknow, IN$25,971
Nagpur, IN$25,971
Bhopal, IN$25,971
Patna, IN$25,971
Kallakurichi, IN$25,971
Bangalore, IN$19,792
Mumbai, IN$19,373
Delhi, IN$18,954
Hyderabad, IN$17,802
Chennai, IN$16,965
Kolkata, IN$11,729

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a veterinarian make in India?
The national median veterinarian salary in India is about ₹24,80,000 per year (₹2,06,700 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₹11,20,000 to ₹24,80,000.
Which India city pays veterinarians the most?
Jaipur, IN pays the most at about ₹24,80,000 per year.
Which India city pays veterinarians the least?
Among cities we cover, Kolkata, IN is on the lower end at about ₹11,20,000 per year for a veterinarian.
What is the typical salary range for a veterinarian in India?
Across India cities we cover, veterinarian pay commonly spans from about ₹7,93,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₹33,80,200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many India cities have veterinarian salary data?
Pay by Role publishes veterinarian pay for 12 cities in India, all shown in INR.
Is veterinarian in demand in India?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +19% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.