# What is the salary of a carpenter in India?

> A carpenter in India earns ₹18,000–₹65,000 per month in 2026. Freshers ₹18,000–₹25,000/month, mid-career ₹30,000–₹50,000, senior with own team ₹65,000+. Per-day rate: ₹600–₹2,200. Metros pay ~25–30% above tier-2 cities.

**Source:** [https://solve24.in/answers/carpenter-salary-in-india](https://solve24.in/answers/carpenter-salary-in-india)  
**Updated:** 2026-07-03  
**Trade:** carpenter  

## Answer

Carpenters in India earn more than most people expect because the trade is skill-graded. A helper who cuts and shifts material makes ₹18,000–₹25,000/month. A carpenter who can execute wardrobes, kitchens, beds, and doors reliably earns ₹30,000–₹50,000/month at mid-career (3–7 years). Master carpenters with a small team who take on interior contracts directly earn ₹65,000+/month, and the top decile in Mumbai/Bangalore crosses ₹90,000.

The per-day rate for site work is ₹600–₹2,200 in 2026. Freshers ₹600–₹800/day, mid-career ₹900–₹1,600/day, senior ₹1,600–₹2,200/day. Metros pay 25–30% more.

The single biggest earning multiplier for a carpenter is the ability to price on sq-ft basis instead of per-day. A carpenter charging ₹900–₹1,800/sqft on a 70-sqft wardrobe finishes in ~4–5 days for ₹63,000–₹1,26,000 of labour — vs. ~₹6,000–₹11,000 on a per-day basis for the same 5 days. Direct client relationships (not through a builder or interior firm) is what makes this pricing possible.

## Data

**Carpenter salary by experience level, India (2026)**

| Experience | Monthly (₹) | Per-day rate (₹) | Typical work |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0–1 year (apprentice) | ₹18,000–₹25,200 | 600–840 | Assists senior, learns on job |
| 1–3 years | ₹23,400–₹35,000 | 840–1320 | Basic jobs independently |
| 3–7 years | ₹35,000–₹50,000 | 1320–1870 | All standard jobs, some team lead |
| 7+ years (senior) | ₹50,000–₹65,000+ | 1870–2200+ | Complex jobs, contracts, own team |

**Carpenter salary by city, India (2026)**

| City | Junior (₹/month) | Mid-career (₹/month) | Senior (₹/month) | Per-day rate |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Mumbai | ₹23,400–₹39,000 | ₹39,000–₹65,000 | ₹84,500+ | ₹780–₹2,860 |
| Delhi | ₹22,500–₹37,500 | ₹37,500–₹62,500 | ₹81,250+ | ₹750–₹2,750 |
| Bangalore | ₹23,400–₹39,000 | ₹39,000–₹65,000 | ₹84,500+ | ₹780–₹2,860 |
| Hyderabad | ₹20,700–₹34,500 | ₹34,500–₹57,500 | ₹74,750+ | ₹690–₹2,530 |
| Chennai | ₹20,700–₹34,500 | ₹34,500–₹57,500 | ₹74,750+ | ₹690–₹2,530 |
| Pune | ₹21,600–₹36,000 | ₹36,000–₹60,000 | ₹78,000+ | ₹720–₹2,640 |
| Kolkata | ₹18,000–₹30,000 | ₹30,000–₹50,000 | ₹65,000+ | ₹600–₹2,200 |
| Ahmedabad | ₹18,900–₹31,500 | ₹31,500–₹52,500 | ₹68,250+ | ₹630–₹2,310 |
| Jaipur | ₹17,100–₹28,500 | ₹28,500–₹47,500 | ₹61,750+ | ₹570–₹2,090 |
| Lucknow | ₹16,200–₹27,000 | ₹27,000–₹45,000 | ₹58,500+ | ₹540–₹1,980 |
| Chandigarh | ₹18,900–₹31,500 | ₹31,500–₹52,500 | ₹68,250+ | ₹630–₹2,310 |
| Indore | ₹16,200–₹27,000 | ₹27,000–₹45,000 | ₹58,500+ | ₹540–₹1,980 |
| Bhopal | ₹15,300–₹25,500 | ₹25,500–₹42,500 | ₹55,250+ | ₹510–₹1,870 |
| Patna | ₹15,300–₹25,500 | ₹25,500–₹42,500 | ₹55,250+ | ₹510–₹1,870 |
| Nagpur | ₹16,200–₹27,000 | ₹27,000–₹45,000 | ₹58,500+ | ₹540–₹1,980 |
| Kanpur | ₹15,300–₹25,500 | ₹25,500–₹42,500 | ₹55,250+ | ₹510–₹1,870 |
| Ranchi | ₹16,200–₹27,000 | ₹27,000–₹45,000 | ₹58,500+ | ₹540–₹1,980 |
| Coimbatore | ₹18,000–₹30,000 | ₹30,000–₹50,000 | ₹65,000+ | ₹600–₹2,200 |
| Vijayawada | ₹16,200–₹27,000 | ₹27,000–₹45,000 | ₹58,500+ | ₹540–₹1,980 |

## Frequently asked

### What is the starting salary of a carpenter in India?

₹18,000–₹25,000/month for a fresh helper. Rises to ₹25,000–₹35,000 within 2 years for a competent solo carpenter.

### How much does a master carpenter earn in India?

₹65,000–₹90,000+/month for master carpenters running their own team on interior contracts. The ceiling depends on client pipeline more than on skill.

### Which city pays carpenters the most?

Mumbai and Bangalore pay ~30% above the pan-India base. A senior carpenter in Mumbai commonly earns ₹85,000+/month; in a tier-3 city like Patna the same skill earns ₹55,000–₹65,000/month.

### What is the salary of a carpenter per day in Chennai?

A carpenter in Chennai earns ₹690–₹2,530/day in 2026 (₹600–₹2,200 pan-India × 1.15 Chennai multiplier). Freshers ₹690–₹920, senior ₹1,840–₹2,530.

### Is sq-ft billing better than day-rate for a carpenter?

Yes — significantly. A sq-ft-billed wardrobe project pays ₹63,000–₹1,26,000 for ~5 days of work vs. ₹6,000–₹11,000 on day-rate. But sq-ft billing needs direct client relationships (not builder contracts).

## Related

- https://solve24.in/answers/carpenter-labour-rate-per-square-feet
- https://solve24.in/answers/carpenter-charges-in-india

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