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Assistant Salary in India (2026)
₹12,500per month, median
Half of Assistant posts in India offer ₹10,000–₹17,500 a month. Based on 286 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹17,500 | ₹22,800 |
- Active posts
- 287
- Employers
- 281
- Open to freshers
- 43%
- New in 30 days
- 22
What to offer Assistant candidates in India
- Offer at least ₹12,500 a month to match the typical post in India; ₹17,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹14,400.
- Ask for Ms Word only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹21,500 against ₹12,000.
- 22 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) | 122 | ₹14,400 |
| 1–2 years | 164 | ₹11,000 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 277 | ₹12,500 |
| Part-time | 9 | ₹12,500 |
Qualification asked
- 12th pass40% · 114
- Below 10th30% · 87
- Graduate20% · 56
- 10th pass10% · 30
Cities
Assistant salary by city in India
States
Assistant salary by state
| State | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | 70 | ₹13,500 |
| West Bengal | 20 | ₹10,500 |
| Karnataka | 20 | ₹12,000 |
| Gujarat | 19 | ₹13,000 |
| Tamil Nadu | 18 | ₹12,800 |
Market
Who is hiring in India
22 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Bhadram Nature’S Clinic2
- Blinkit Warehouse2
- Indian Co-Operative Credit Society Limited2
- Pan Hr Solution Private Limited2
- Priti Infra Builders Llp2
- Rps Industries2
- Documitra1
- Shelar Automotive Pvt Ltd1
Skills premium
Skills that raise pay
Median monthly pay of posts that ask for the skill versus posts that do not.
| Skill | With | Without | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Word | ₹21,500 | ₹12,000 | +79% |
| Advanced Excel | ₹20,000 | ₹12,000 | +67% |
| Computer | ₹17,500 | ₹11,000 | +59% |
| ₹17,500 | ₹11,000 | +59% | |
| Basic Excel | ₹17,500 | ₹11,500 | +52% |
Real offers
Recent Assistant posts with pay
- AssistantShreeji Child Care · Delhi · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹5,000 – ₹7,000/month
- AssistantHair makeup by mohit salon ? · Ludhiana · Fresher · Yesterday₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- AssistantKaushik Construction · Ranchi · Fresher · 2 days ago₹10,000 – ₹20,000/month
- AssistantClub Viva Gym Sec 49 · Delhi · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹5,000 – ₹12,000/month
- AssistantThe Sunshine painting classes · Patna · 1–2 yrs · 4 days ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- AssistantKaushal Academy International · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 8 days ago₹20,000 – ₹30,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Assistant salary in India?
The median advertised salary is ₹12,500 a month across 286 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹10,000 and ₹17,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹22,800 or more.
What is the Assistant salary for freshers in India?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹14,400 a month, based on 122 jobs.
What do Assistant jobs pay experienced candidates in India?
1–2 years: ₹11,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in India pays the most for Assistant jobs?
Hyderabad (₹15,000), Pune (₹14,800) and Bengaluru (₹14,500) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Which skills raise Assistant salaries in India?
Ms Word (+79%), Advanced Excel (+67%) and Computer (+59%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 286 active job posts for Assistant in India 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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