> Source: https://coursetojob.com/countries/india/ — updated 2026-09-26 · language: en > Markdown version of this CourseToJob page for AI agents. The HTML page is canonical. Data licence CC BY 4.0: cite the page URL and the original statistical source. South Asia # Graduate jobs and salaries in India Updated September 26, 2026 Data years: 2025 [How we use data](https://coursetojob.com/methodology/) Quick answer In India, employees with tertiary education earned a median of ₹29,100 a month in 2025 (PPP$ 1,467) — +94% compared with all employees. Their unemployment rate was 8.3%, against 2.5% for all adults aged 25 and over (2025). Sources: ILOSTAT (ILO) - **+94%** degree premium: tertiary-educated vs all employees (2025) - **₹29,100** median monthly pay with tertiary education (2025) - **8.3%** unemployment, tertiary-educated adults 25+ (all adults: 2.5%, 2025) - **41.7%** unemployment, tertiary-educated 15–24 year olds (2025) ## Do graduates earn more in India? **Median monthly earnings by education level, India, 2025Employees, median monthly earnings. PPP$ adjusts for price differences between countries.** | Education level | Local currency a month | PPP$ a month | vs all employees | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Less than basic education | ₹8,970 | 452 | -40% | | Basic education | ₹12,047 | 607 | -20% | | Intermediate education | ₹15,000 | 756 | 0% | | Advanced (tertiary) education | ₹29,100 | 1,467 | +94% | | All levels | ₹15,000 | 756 | — | The degree premium ranks 31 of 128 countries with data. That is above the South Asia median of +61%. ### Earnings over time (PPP$ a month) Advanced (tertiary) educationAll levels PPP$ values are in current international dollars, so part of the rise reflects inflation. ## Which occupations pay the most in India? Median monthly earnings by occupation group in 2025, from highest to lowest. Examples link to our career profiles. | Occupation group | Local currency a month | PPP$ a month | vs all employees | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Managers [Construction manager](https://coursetojob.com/careers/construction-manager/), [Marketing manager](https://coursetojob.com/careers/marketing-manager/), [Project manager](https://coursetojob.com/careers/project-manager/), [Supply chain manager](https://coursetojob.com/careers/supply-chain-manager/) | ₹40,000 | 2,016 | +167% | | Professionals [Software developer](https://coursetojob.com/careers/software-developer/), [Web developer](https://coursetojob.com/careers/web-developer/), [Data scientist](https://coursetojob.com/careers/data-scientist/), [Data analyst](https://coursetojob.com/careers/data-analyst/) | ₹32,000 | 1,613 | +113% | | Technicians and associate professionals [IT support technician](https://coursetojob.com/careers/it-support-technician/), [Paramedic](https://coursetojob.com/careers/paramedic/), [Biomedical scientist](https://coursetojob.com/careers/biomedical-scientist/), [Paralegal](https://coursetojob.com/careers/paralegal/) | ₹20,000 | 1,008 | +33% | | Clerical support workers | ₹19,500 | 983 | +30% | | Craft and related trades workers | ₹15,000 | 756 | 0% | | Plant and machine operators and assemblers | ₹15,000 | 756 | 0% | | Service and sales workers [Police officer](https://coursetojob.com/careers/police-officer/) | ₹12,000 | 605 | -20% | | Skilled agricultural, forestry and fishery workers | ₹10,000 | 504 | -33% | | Elementary occupations | ₹10,000 | 504 | -33% | | All occupations | ₹15,000 | 756 | — | ## Are graduates less likely to be unemployed in India? **Unemployment rate by education level, 2025** | Education level | Adults 25+ | Young people 15–24 | | --- | --- | --- | | Less than basic education | 1.1% | 6.7% | | Basic education | 1.3% | 9.2% | | Intermediate education | 2.8% | 19.7% | | Advanced (tertiary) education | 8.3% | 41.7% | | All levels | 2.5% | 17.7% | Unemployment among tertiary-educated adults is the 103 lowest of 130 countries with data. The South Asia median is 5.8%. ### Unemployment over time, adults 25+ Advanced (tertiary) educationAll levels ## Studying and working in India Rules on student visas, work after graduation and recognition of qualifications change often. Use the official sources below and check the date on any advice you read. - [Official study portal](https://www.studyinindia.gov.in/) - [Public job portal](https://www.ncs.gov.in/) [Guide: how to choose a country to study in](https://coursetojob.com/guides/study-abroad/) · [Guide: getting your degree recognised abroad](https://coursetojob.com/guides/degree-recognition-abroad/) ## Country context - **Population:** 1.5B (2025) - **GDP per person (PPP):** $11,748 (2025) - **Tertiary enrolment (gross):** 34.4% (2025) ## Questions about graduate jobs in India **Do graduates earn more than non-graduates in India?** According to the International Labour Organization, employees in India with tertiary education earned a median of ₹29,100 a month in 2025, compared with ₹15,000 for all employees — +94%. The degree premium ranks 31 of 128 countries with data. **What is the unemployment rate for graduates in India?** In 2025, the unemployment rate for adults aged 25 and over with tertiary education in India was 8.3%, compared with 2.5% for all adults. Among young people aged 15–24 with tertiary education it was 41.7%. **Which jobs pay the most in India?** The best-paid occupation group in India in 2025 was “Managers”, with median monthly earnings of ₹40,000 (PPP$ 2,016). Professionals, the group that includes most graduate careers, earned a median of ₹32,000. **Where can I find official information about studying in India?** Start with the official study portal and immigration pages linked on this page. They set out entry requirements, student visas and any rights to work after graduating, which change more often than most guides are updated. ## Compare with other countries in South Asia [Compare India side by side](https://coursetojob.com/compare/?c=IN,BD,NP) - **[Bangladesh](https://coursetojob.com/countries/bangladesh/)** — +79% more for tertiary-educated employees (2024) South Asia - **[Nepal](https://coursetojob.com/countries/nepal/)** — +55% more for tertiary-educated employees (2017) South Asia - **[Sri Lanka](https://coursetojob.com/countries/sri-lanka/)** — +58% more for tertiary-educated employees (2024) South Asia - **[Bhutan](https://coursetojob.com/countries/bhutan/)** — +64% more for tertiary-educated employees (2025) South Asia - **[Maldives](https://coursetojob.com/countries/maldives/)** — +50% more for tertiary-educated employees (2019) South Asia ## Sources 1. [ILOSTAT — Median monthly earnings of employees by education](https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/) — LFS - Periodic Labour Force Survey, 2025 2. [ILOSTAT — Median monthly earnings of employees by occupation](https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/) — LFS - Periodic Labour Force Survey, 2025 3. [ILOSTAT — Unemployment rate by age and education](https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/) — LFS - Periodic Labour Force Survey, 2025 4. [World Bank — World Development Indicators](https://data.worldbank.org/country/in) — Population, GDP per person (PPP) and tertiary enrolment **How to cite this page:** CourseToJob (2026). 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