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City wage comparison
Updated 6 August 2026 · Solve24 India
A Kolkata carpenter earns roughly 15–20% more per day than a Patna carpenter in 2026 — ₹600–₹2,200 vs ₹510–₹1,870 daily — reflecting Kolkata's 1.0 multiplier vs Patna's 0.85. Kolkata has year-round steady demand from old-city apartment renovation and modular fit-outs in newer localities like Rajarhat and Salt Lake. Patna has smaller but growing demand as tier-2 residential construction ramps up.
| Job | Kolkata (mult 1.0) | Patna (mult 0.85) |
|---|---|---|
| Furniture assembly (flat-pack) | ₹300 – ₹800 | ₹255 – ₹680 |
| Door repair / lock change | ₹250 – ₹700 | ₹215 – ₹595 |
| Wardrobe (per sq ft) | ₹900 – ₹1,800 | ₹765 – ₹1,530 |
| Modular kitchen (per sq ft) | ₹1,200 – ₹2,500 | ₹1,020 – ₹2,125 |
| Bed repair | ₹400 – ₹1,200 | ₹340 – ₹1,020 |
| Wood polish (per sq ft) | ₹80 – ₹180 | ₹68 – ₹153 |
| Daily wage range | ₹600 – ₹2,200 | ₹510 – ₹1,870 |
| Monthly income (skilled) | ₹22,000 – ₹52,000 | ₹18,000 – ₹42,000 |
| Big modular project value | ₹40,000 – ₹80,000 labour | ₹35,000 – ₹65,000 labour |
| Monthly rent (1 BHK) | ₹8,000 – ₹15,000 | ₹6,000 – ₹12,000 |
Kolkata has two carpenter markets running in parallel: old-city apartment maintenance in Bhowanipore, Ballygunge, Alipore (traditional furniture repair, door work, polish) and new-development modular fit-outs in Rajarhat, Salt Lake, New Town. A carpenter comfortable with both earns steady year-round income — traditional repair work fills gaps between modular projects. Wedding season and Durga Puja (September–November) drive the sharpest demand peaks.
Patna has smaller but growing demand as new residential construction ramps up in Boring Road, Gola Road, Ashiana Nagar and Danapur. A busy carpenter completes 2–3 modular kitchens a year plus regular furniture and door work. Off-season averages ₹18,000–₹25,000/month; peak wedding-season months hit ₹35,000–₹42,000. Rent (₹6,000–₹12,000) is 25% lower than Kolkata.
On commission apps, both cities lose 15–25% per job. Kolkata carpenters (with more premium modular work) lose ₹6,000–₹15,000/month in absolute rupees; Patna carpenters ₹3,000–₹8,000/month. Solve24 charges zero commission — the entire ₹40,000 modular-kitchen labour bill goes to the carpenter, not ₹28,000–₹34,000.
Choose Kolkata if you can handle both traditional and modular work — year-round demand from old-city plus new-development areas gives a clear path to ₹40,000–₹52,000/month. Choose Patna if you want lower competition and are willing to build the modular-kitchen niche in a growing market. Both cities reward direct-listing platforms; commission apps take 15–25% per job.
Kolkata pays 15–20% more per day. Kolkata skilled carpenters earn ₹22,000–₹52,000/month; Patna carpenters ₹18,000–₹42,000.
Growing — new residential developments in Boring Road and Ashiana Nagar are creating fresh demand. Still lower volume than Kolkata but a good market to enter early.
Rajarhat, Salt Lake and New Town for modular fit-outs; Bhowanipore, Ballygunge, Alipore for traditional repair and polish work.
Direct-listed workers, zero commission, and full price tables per city.
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