# How much does a plumber make per day in India? > A plumber in India makes ₹500–₹2,200 per day in 2026. Helper plumbers (0–1 year) earn ₹500–₹800/day, mid-career plumbers (3–7 years) ₹800–₹1,500/day, and senior plumbers ₹1,500–₹2,200/day. Metros add ~25–30%. **Source:** [https://solve24.in/answers/plumber-salary-per-day](https://solve24.in/answers/plumber-salary-per-day) **Updated:** 2026-07-03 **Trade:** plumber ## Answer The per-day model is standard for site-based plumbing work (new construction, renovations, contract jobs). Rates are set by the day rather than by the hour or by the job. In India (2026), the range is ₹500–₹2,200 per day, and the number inside that range depends on experience and city. Freshers and helpers earn ₹500–₹800/day. They assist a senior plumber, carry tools and materials, and learn on the job. Mid-career solo plumbers (3–7 years) earn ₹800–₹1,500/day for standard residential work — replacing pipes, fixing motors, doing bathroom re-plumbs. Senior plumbers who run a small team or take contract work directly earn ₹1,500–₹2,200/day on the ground and often bill the client per project on top of that. City-wise, Mumbai and Bangalore are the highest at ~+30% over base. Chennai and Hyderabad are ~+15%. Coimbatore and Kolkata sit at base (~₹500–₹2,200). Bhopal, Patna, Agra pay 10–15% below base. A senior plumber in Chennai typically bills ₹1,725–₹2,530/day; in Bhopal, ₹1,275–₹1,870/day for the same skill level. ## Data **Plumber salary by city, India (2026)** | City | Junior (₹/month) | Mid-career (₹/month) | Senior (₹/month) | Per-day rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Mumbai | ₹15,600–₹35,100 | ₹35,100–₹58,500 | ₹78,000+ | ₹650–₹2,860 | | Delhi | ₹15,000–₹33,750 | ₹33,750–₹56,250 | ₹75,000+ | ₹625–₹2,750 | | Bangalore | ₹15,600–₹35,100 | ₹35,100–₹58,500 | ₹78,000+ | ₹650–₹2,860 | | Hyderabad | ₹13,800–₹31,050 | ₹31,050–₹51,750 | ₹69,000+ | ₹575–₹2,530 | | Chennai | ₹13,800–₹31,050 | ₹31,050–₹51,750 | ₹69,000+ | ₹575–₹2,530 | | Pune | ₹14,400–₹32,400 | ₹32,400–₹54,000 | ₹72,000+ | ₹600–₹2,640 | | Kolkata | ₹12,000–₹27,000 | ₹27,000–₹45,000 | ₹60,000+ | ₹500–₹2,200 | | Ahmedabad | ₹12,600–₹28,350 | ₹28,350–₹47,250 | ₹63,000+ | ₹525–₹2,310 | | Jaipur | ₹11,400–₹25,650 | ₹25,650–₹42,750 | ₹57,000+ | ₹475–₹2,090 | | Lucknow | ₹10,800–₹24,300 | ₹24,300–₹40,500 | ₹54,000+ | ₹450–₹1,980 | | Chandigarh | ₹12,600–₹28,350 | ₹28,350–₹47,250 | ₹63,000+ | ₹525–₹2,310 | | Indore | ₹10,800–₹24,300 | ₹24,300–₹40,500 | ₹54,000+ | ₹450–₹1,980 | | Bhopal | ₹10,200–₹22,950 | ₹22,950–₹38,250 | ₹51,000+ | ₹425–₹1,870 | | Patna | ₹10,200–₹22,950 | ₹22,950–₹38,250 | ₹51,000+ | ₹425–₹1,870 | | Nagpur | ₹10,800–₹24,300 | ₹24,300–₹40,500 | ₹54,000+ | ₹450–₹1,980 | | Kanpur | ₹10,200–₹22,950 | ₹22,950–₹38,250 | ₹51,000+ | ₹425–₹1,870 | | Ranchi | ₹10,800–₹24,300 | ₹24,300–₹40,500 | ₹54,000+ | ₹450–₹1,980 | | Coimbatore | ₹12,000–₹27,000 | ₹27,000–₹45,000 | ₹60,000+ | ₹500–₹2,200 | | Vijayawada | ₹10,800–₹24,300 | ₹24,300–₹40,500 | ₹54,000+ | ₹450–₹1,980 | ## Frequently asked ### What is the plumber daily wage in Delhi? Delhi plumber daily wage is ₹625–₹2,750/day in 2026, applying the ~25% Delhi multiplier to the pan-India base of ₹500–₹2,200. ### What is the plumber salary per day in Chennai? A plumber in Chennai earns ₹575–₹2,530/day in 2026. Freshers ₹575–₹700, mid-career ₹920–₹1,725, senior ₹1,725–₹2,530. ### Do plumbers get paid extra for materials? No — the per-day wage is only labour. Materials (pipes, valves, fittings) are billed separately at cost, or the customer buys them directly. ### How many days a month does a plumber work? A busy plumber works 22–26 days a month. Peak seasons (pre-monsoon leak repair, post-monsoon drain cleaning, festival home prep) can push to 28+ days. ### Is per-day or per-job pricing better for a customer? For small jobs (single fix), per-job is better and standard. For larger multi-day work (renovation, new construction, bathroom rebuild), per-day is more transparent because the scope is unpredictable. ## Related - https://solve24.in/answers/plumber-salary-in-india - https://solve24.in/answers/plumber-charges-in-india --- Published by Solve24 — India's hyperlocal services marketplace. Direct-hire, zero commission.