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Data Entry Operator Salary in Punjab (2026)
₹13,500per month, median
Half of Data Entry Operator posts in Punjab offer ₹11,000–₹16,000 a month. Based on 54 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹9,800 | ₹11,000 | ₹13,500 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,500 |
- Active posts
- 54
- Employers
- 39
- Open to freshers
- 81%
- New in 30 days
- 2
What to offer Data Entry Operator candidates in Punjab
- Offer at least ₹13,500 a month to match the typical post in Punjab; ₹16,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹12,500 — 7% below the overall median.
- Ask for Basic Excel only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹14,000 against ₹12,500.
- 2 new Data Entry Operator posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Data Entry Operator salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 44 | ₹12,500 |
| 1–2 years | 10 | ₹16,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 54 | ₹13,500 |
Qualification asked
- 12th pass70% · 38
- 10th pass24% · 13
- Graduate6% · 3
Cities
Data Entry Operator salary by city in Punjab
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Ludhiana | 36 | ₹13,800 |
| Mohali | 9 | ₹15,000 |
| Jalandhar | 6 | ₹11,200 |
| Amritsar | 3 | — |
Compare
Punjab vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab | ₹13,500 | — | 54 |
| India | ₹14,500 | +7% | 2,301 |
| Chandigarh | ₹13,800 | +2% | 22 |
| Haryana | ₹15,300 | +13% | 36 |
| Delhi | ₹13,500 | +0% | 474 |
| Rajasthan | ₹14,800 | +10% | 44 |
| Uttar Pradesh | ₹10,500 | -22% | 82 |
Market
Who is hiring in Punjab
2 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Unique Secure Services Private Limited6
- I Square Ideas Private Limited4
- Traiu Private Limited4
- Men Rocks Private Limited3
- Gillwood Craft (Gill Wood Craft)2
- Wade Maritime Consultants Private Limited2
- Flipkart1
- Yoma Business Solutions Private Limited1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Excel | ₹14,000 | ₹12,500 | +12% |
Real offers
Recent Data Entry Operator posts with pay
- Data Entry OperatorMeesho Courier Point · Ludhiana · Fresher · 3 days ago₹8,000 – ₹11,000/month
- Data Entry OperatorDigital Service Center · Ludhiana · Fresher · 14 days ago₹8,000 – ₹10,000/month
- Data Entry OperatorHari Glass House · Ludhiana · Fresher · 6 Oct₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Data Entry OperatorI Square Ideas Private Limited · Ludhiana · Fresher · 1 Oct₹12,000 – ₹15,000/month
- Data Entry OperatorAdvocates Dogra · Jalandhar · Fresher · 30 Sept₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- Data Entry OperatorDugri Bharat Gas · Ludhiana · Fresher · 30 Sept₹10,000 – ₹11,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Data Entry Operator salary in Punjab?
The median advertised salary is ₹13,500 a month across 54 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹11,000 and ₹16,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹17,500 or more.
What is the Data Entry Operator salary for freshers in Punjab?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹12,500 a month, based on 44 jobs.
What do Data Entry Operator jobs pay experienced candidates in Punjab?
1–2 years: ₹16,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Punjab pays the most for Data Entry Operator jobs?
Mohali (₹15,000), Ludhiana (₹13,800) and Jalandhar (₹11,200) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Data Entry Operator pay in Punjab higher than the India average?
No, 7% lower: ₹13,500 in Punjab against ₹14,500 across India.
Which skills raise Data Entry Operator salaries in Punjab?
Basic Excel (+12%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 54 active job posts for Data Entry Operator in Punjab 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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