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Assistant Salary in Kolkata (2026)
₹11,000per month, median
Half of Assistant posts in Kolkata offer ₹8,500–₹12,300 a month. Based on 19 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹5,900 | ₹8,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹12,300 | ₹17,100 |
- Active posts
- 19
- Employers
- 18
- Open to freshers
- 32%
- New in 30 days
- 3
What to offer Assistant candidates in Kolkata
- Offer at least ₹11,000 a month to match the typical post in Kolkata; ₹12,300 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹13,800.
- 3 new Assistant posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Assistant salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 6 | ₹13,800 |
| 1–2 years | 13 | ₹9,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 18 | ₹10,500 |
| Part-time | 1 | — |
Qualification asked
- Below 10th63% · 12
- 12th pass21% · 4
- 10th pass11% · 2
- Graduate5% · 1
Localities
Assistant salary by area of Kolkata
| Area | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Rajarhat | 3 | — |
| Barasat | 2 | — |
| Dankuni | 2 | — |
| Garia | 2 | — |
| Baruipur | 1 | — |
| Birati | 1 | — |
| Bow Bazar | 1 | — |
| CIT Road | 1 | — |
Compare
Kolkata vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | ₹11,000 | — | 19 |
| West Bengal (state) | ₹10,500 | -5% | 20 |
| India | ₹12,500 | +14% | 286 |
Market
Who is hiring in Kolkata
3 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Pan Hr Solution Private Limited2
- Jivanum sidhoshi1
- Marine Star1
- Rista Foundation1
- Sagar Sports1
- Sasa Ladies Tailor & Designer1
- Swagata Ladies Beauty Parlour1
- The Jawed Habib Salon1
Real offers
Recent Assistant posts with pay
- AssistantKaushal Academy International · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 8 days ago₹20,000 – ₹30,000/month
- AssistantMantu Ladies Beauty Parlour · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 19 days ago₹8,000 – ₹10,000/month
- AssistantIris Family Saloon · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 20 days ago₹5,000/month
- AssistantSuper Saloon · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 10 Oct₹8,000 – ₹15,000/month
- AssistantSelfii Hair & Beauty Salon · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 9 Oct₹5,000 – ₹10,000/month
- AssistantPan Hr Solution Private Limited · Kolkata · Fresher · 30 Sept₹19,000 – ₹22,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Assistant salary in Kolkata?
The median advertised salary is ₹11,000 a month across 19 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹8,500 and ₹12,300, and 10% of posts pay ₹17,100 or more.
What is the Assistant salary for freshers in Kolkata?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹13,800 a month, based on 6 jobs.
What do Assistant jobs pay experienced candidates in Kolkata?
1–2 years: ₹9,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Assistant pay in Kolkata higher than in the rest of West Bengal?
Yes, 5% higher: ₹11,000 in Kolkata against ₹10,500 across West Bengal.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 19 active job posts for Assistant in Kolkata on BetterJobs that state a salary. Pay is converted to a monthly amount and rounded to the nearest ₹100; last updated 14 November 2026.
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