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Mechanic
Updated 3 July 2026
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A mechanic in India earns ₹15,000–₹50,000 per month in 2026. Freshers ₹15,000–₹20,000/month, mid-career ₹25,000–₹40,000, senior mechanics ₹50,000+/month. Per-day rate: ₹400–₹1,500. Car-specialist mechanics earn 30–50% more than two-wheeler mechanics.
Mechanic earnings in India vary a lot by specialisation. A general two-wheeler mechanic in a small-town workshop earns ₹15,000–₹25,000/month. A car-service specialist at an authorised workshop earns ₹30,000–₹50,000/month. A doorstep mobile mechanic running their own operation with 15–25 daily service calls can clear ₹60,000–₹90,000/month.
Per-day rate: ₹400 (helper) to ₹1,500 (senior with team) at pan-India base. Metros +25–30%. A senior car mechanic in Bangalore commonly bills ₹1,300–₹1,950/day, vs. ₹340–₹1,275 in Patna.
Independent doorstep operators earn substantially more than workshop-employed mechanics because they capture the full service revenue instead of a wage share. Direct customer acquisition (WhatsApp, referrals, zero-commission platforms) is the key lever.
EV maintenance is the emerging high-margin specialty. EV mechanics — trained on battery management, motor controllers, regen brakes — earn ₹40,000–₹80,000/month even at mid-career because the pool of trained EV technicians is still small.
Mechanic salary by experience level, India (2026)
| Experience | Monthly (₹) | Per-day rate (₹) | Typical work |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–1 year (apprentice) | ₹15,000–₹21,000 | 400–560 | Assists senior, learns on job |
| 1–3 years | ₹19,500–₹31,500 | 560–900 | Basic jobs independently |
| 3–7 years | ₹31,500–₹45,000 | 900–1275 | All standard jobs, some team lead |
| 7+ years (senior) | ₹45,000–₹50,000+ | 1275–1500+ | Complex jobs, contracts, own team |
Mechanic salary by city, India (2026)
| City | Junior (₹/month) | Mid-career (₹/month) | Senior (₹/month) | Per-day rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹19,500–₹35,100 | ₹35,100–₹58,500 | ₹65,000+ | ₹520–₹1,950 |
| Delhi | ₹18,750–₹33,750 | ₹33,750–₹56,250 | ₹62,500+ | ₹500–₹1,875 |
| Bangalore | ₹19,500–₹35,100 | ₹35,100–₹58,500 | ₹65,000+ | ₹520–₹1,950 |
| Hyderabad | ₹17,250–₹31,050 | ₹31,050–₹51,750 | ₹57,500+ | ₹460–₹1,725 |
| Chennai | ₹17,250–₹31,050 | ₹31,050–₹51,750 | ₹57,500+ | ₹460–₹1,725 |
| Pune | ₹18,000–₹32,400 | ₹32,400–₹54,000 | ₹60,000+ | ₹480–₹1,800 |
| Kolkata | ₹15,000–₹27,000 | ₹27,000–₹45,000 | ₹50,000+ | ₹400–₹1,500 |
| Ahmedabad | ₹15,750–₹28,350 | ₹28,350–₹47,250 | ₹52,500+ | ₹420–₹1,575 |
| Jaipur | ₹14,250–₹25,650 | ₹25,650–₹42,750 | ₹47,500+ | ₹380–₹1,425 |
| Lucknow | ₹13,500–₹24,300 | ₹24,300–₹40,500 | ₹45,000+ | ₹360–₹1,350 |
| Chandigarh | ₹15,750–₹28,350 | ₹28,350–₹47,250 | ₹52,500+ | ₹420–₹1,575 |
| Indore | ₹13,500–₹24,300 | ₹24,300–₹40,500 | ₹45,000+ | ₹360–₹1,350 |
| Bhopal | ₹12,750–₹22,950 | ₹22,950–₹38,250 | ₹42,500+ | ₹340–₹1,275 |
| Patna | ₹12,750–₹22,950 | ₹22,950–₹38,250 | ₹42,500+ | ₹340–₹1,275 |
| Nagpur | ₹13,500–₹24,300 | ₹24,300–₹40,500 | ₹45,000+ | ₹360–₹1,350 |
| Kanpur | ₹12,750–₹22,950 | ₹22,950–₹38,250 | ₹42,500+ | ₹340–₹1,275 |
| Ranchi | ₹13,500–₹24,300 | ₹24,300–₹40,500 | ₹45,000+ | ₹360–₹1,350 |
| Coimbatore | ₹15,000–₹27,000 | ₹27,000–₹45,000 | ₹50,000+ | ₹400–₹1,500 |
| Vijayawada | ₹13,500–₹24,300 | ₹24,300–₹40,500 | ₹45,000+ | ₹360–₹1,350 |
₹15,000–₹50,000/month depending on experience. Independent doorstep operators: ₹60,000–₹90,000/month. EV mechanics: ₹40,000–₹80,000/month.
Car-specialist mechanic earns ₹25,000–₹50,000/month at mid-career; ₹50,000–₹80,000 as a senior at an authorised workshop or running independent operation.
Car mechanic — 30–50% more. Higher ticket sizes per job (car service ₹2,000–₹4,500 vs. bike service ₹300–₹700), and fewer mechanics competing for the same customer pool.
₹400–₹1,500/day. Helpers ₹400–₹600, mid-career ₹700–₹1,000, senior ₹1,000–₹1,500. Metros add 25–30%.
Yes — highest-growth mechanic specialty. EV sales in India tripled 2024–2026 but trained technicians remain scarce, so pay is 30–50% above regular car mechanics.
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