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| Job | Where you work | Starting pay / month: tier-1 cities* | Tier-2 cities* | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounts assistant / junior accountant | Small businesses, CA firms, companies | ₹16,000–25,000 | ₹12,000–18,000 | Money Matters |
| Bank sales or customer service executive | Banks, NBFCs, small finance banks | ₹16,000–25,000plus incentives | ₹13,000–19,000plus incentives | Money Matters |
| GST and tax assistant | CA firms, tax consultants | ₹15,000–24,000 | ₹12,000–18,000 | Money Matters |
| Business correspondent / banking agent | Banks' rural and urban outlets | Commission-based | Commission-based | Money Matters |
| Insurance or mutual fund advisor (after licensing) | Insurers, distributors | Commission plus fixed pay | Commission plus fixed pay | Money Matters |
| AI data annotator / labeller | AI companies, data service firms | ₹16,000–26,000 | ₹12,000–19,000 | Thinking Machines |
| AI operations / prompt specialist | Companies adopting AI, agencies | ₹50,000–80,000at top tech employers; many freshers start lower | ₹18,000–40,000 | Thinking Machines |
| Data analyst (junior) | Companies of all sizes | ₹50,000–75,000at top tech employers; many freshers start lower | ₹18,000–38,000 | Thinking Machines |
| AI content and quality reviewer | AI and content companies | ₹18,000–28,000 | ₹13,000–20,000 | Thinking Machines |
| Machine learning engineer (after further study) | Tech companies | ₹60,000–95,000at top tech employers; many freshers start lower | ₹32,000–60,000 | Thinking Machines |
| Junior Python developer | IT services, start-ups, product companies | ₹50,000–80,000at top tech employers; many freshers start lower | ₹18,000–40,000 | Code Ready |
| Web developer (front end or back end) | Agencies, start-ups, freelancing | ₹50,000–75,000at top tech employers; many freshers start lower | ₹16,000–38,000 | Code Ready |
| Software tester / QA engineer | IT services, product companies | ₹50,000–70,000at top tech employers; many freshers start lower | ₹16,000–35,000 | Code Ready |
| Data analyst (junior) | Companies of all sizes | ₹50,000–75,000at top tech employers; many freshers start lower | ₹18,000–38,000 | Code Ready |
| Technical support engineer | Software and SaaS companies | ₹50,000–70,000at top tech employers; many freshers start lower | ₹16,000–35,000 | Code Ready |
| Solar PV installer | Solar EPC companies, installers | ₹15,000–23,000 | ₹12,000–18,000 | Sun Power |
| Solar O&M (operations and maintenance) technician | Solar plants, rooftop service firms | ₹16,000–25,000 | ₹13,000–19,000 | Sun Power |
| Solar site supervisor | EPC companies | ₹20,000–30,000 | ₹16,000–23,000 | Sun Power |
| Solar pump technician | Pump companies, dealers, farms | ₹14,000–22,000 | ₹12,000–17,000 | Sun Power |
| Solar sales and survey executive | Installers, distributors | ₹18,000–26,000plus incentives | ₹14,000–20,000plus incentives | Sun Power |
| Beauty therapist / beautician | Salons, spas, hotels, wellness centres | ₹15,000–25,000plus commission | ₹11,000–18,000plus commission | Beauty & Wellness |
| Make-up artist | Salons, bridal studios, events, film and media | ₹18,000–30,000or per event | ₹12,000–20,000or per event | Beauty & Wellness |
| Salon receptionist / front desk executive | Salons, spas, clinics | ₹14,000–20,000 | ₹11,000–15,000 | Beauty & Wellness |
| Nail technician / waxing specialist | Salons, nail bars | ₹15,000–24,000plus commission | ₹11,000–17,000plus commission | Beauty & Wellness |
| Product demonstrator / beauty advisor | Cosmetic brands, malls, online sellers | ₹16,000–25,000plus incentives | ₹12,000–18,000plus incentives | Beauty & Wellness |
| Appliance service technician | Brand service centres, repair shops | ₹15,000–23,000 | ₹12,000–17,000 | Switched On |
| AC and refrigerator technician | Service partners, dealers | ₹16,000–26,000 | ₹13,000–19,000 | Switched On |
| LED lighting assembly and repair technician | LED makers, electrical shops | ₹12,000–18,000 | ₹10,000–14,000 | Switched On |
| Field service engineer | Brand service partners | ₹15,000–23,000plus visit incentives | ₹12,000–17,000plus visit incentives | Switched On |
| Electrician's assistant / house wiring helper | Contractors, builders | ₹12,000–17,000 | ₹10,000–13,000 | Switched On |
| EV service technician | EV dealers, service centres | ₹16,000–25,000 | ₹12,000–19,000 | Plugged In |
| Battery technician | Battery makers, swapping stations, service centres | ₹17,000–26,000 | ₹13,000–20,000 | Plugged In |
| Charging station technician / operator | Charging companies, fleets | ₹14,000–22,000 | ₹11,000–16,000 | Plugged In |
| Electric three-wheeler mechanic | Dealers, fleets, own workshop | ₹14,000–22,000 | ₹11,000–17,000 | Plugged In |
| EV sales and service advisor | Dealerships | ₹16,000–25,000plus incentives | ₹12,000–19,000plus incentives | Plugged In |
| Home health aide / patient care attendant | Home care agencies, families | ₹14,000–22,000 | ₹11,000–16,000 | Caring Hands |
| General duty assistant | Hospitals, nursing homes | ₹13,000–20,000 | ₹10,000–15,000 | Caring Hands |
| Elderly care giver | Old-age homes, assisted living, families | ₹15,000–25,000live-in roles pay more | ₹12,000–18,000live-in roles pay more | Caring Hands |
| Mother and baby care assistant (japa care) | Families, maternity homes | ₹18,000–30,000 | ₹14,000–22,000 | Caring Hands |
| Physiotherapy / rehabilitation assistant | Clinics, home care companies | ₹13,000–20,000 | ₹10,000–15,000 | Caring Hands |
| Plumber (residential) | Contractors, builders, maintenance firms | ₹15,000–24,000 | ₹12,000–18,000 | Water Works |
| Plumbing helper / assistant | Contractors, sites | ₹11,000–15,000 | ₹9,000–12,000 | Water Works |
| Building maintenance technician | Facility management, hotels, hospitals | ₹15,000–22,000 | ₹12,000–17,000 | Water Works |
| Water purifier / RO technician | Brands, service partners | ₹13,000–20,000 | ₹11,000–15,000 | Water Works |
| Plumbing site supervisor | Builders, MEP contractors | ₹20,000–30,000 | ₹16,000–23,000 | Water Works |
| Automotive service technician | Dealer workshops, multi-brand garages | ₹15,000–24,000 | ₹12,000–18,000 | Under the Bonnet |
| Two-wheeler mechanic | Dealers, garages, own shop | ₹13,000–20,000 | ₹10,000–15,000 | Under the Bonnet |
| Service advisor | Dealerships | ₹17,000–25,000plus incentives | ₹13,000–19,000plus incentives | Under the Bonnet |
| Tyre, wheel alignment and balancing technician | Tyre shops, service centres | ₹13,000–19,000 | ₹10,000–15,000 | Under the Bonnet |
| Auto electrician | Workshops, fleet operators | ₹15,000–23,000 | ₹12,000–17,000 | Under the Bonnet |
| Computer hardware technician | Service centres, repair shops, IT companies | ₹14,000–22,000 | ₹11,000–16,000 | Inside the Machine |
| Desktop support engineer | Offices, schools, hospitals | ₹15,000–22,000 | ₹11,000–16,000 | Inside the Machine |
| Laptop and chip-level repair technician | Repair centres, brand service partners | ₹16,000–26,000 | ₹12,000–19,000 | Inside the Machine |
| Field service engineer (printers, PCs) | Brand service partners, AMC companies | ₹15,000–23,000 | ₹12,000–17,000 | Inside the Machine |
| Computer sales and assembly executive | Computer shops, system builders | ₹14,000–20,000plus incentives | ₹11,000–15,000plus incentives | Inside the Machine |
| Network support engineer (L1) | IT services, ISPs, enterprises | ₹50,000–65,000at top tech employers; many freshers start lower | ₹15,000–32,000 | Connected |
| System administrator (junior) | Offices, data centres, schools | ₹50,000–70,000at top tech employers; many freshers start lower | ₹17,000–36,000 | Connected |
| IT helpdesk / desktop support | Companies, hospitals, institutes | ₹15,000–22,000 | ₹11,000–16,000 | Connected |
| Security operations (SOC) analyst trainee | Security service providers, banks | ₹50,000–80,000at top tech employers; many freshers start lower | ₹20,000–40,000 | Connected |
| Field engineer: broadband, CCTV and Wi-Fi | ISPs, system integrators | ₹15,000–24,000 | ₹12,000–18,000 | Connected |
| Office assistant / data entry operator | Offices, institutes, back offices | ₹13,000–18,000 | ₹10,000–14,000 | Ready for Work |
| Customer care / telecaller | Call centres, banks, e-commerce | ₹13,000–20,000plus incentives | ₹10,000–15,000plus incentives | Ready for Work |
| Front office executive | Hotels, clinics, offices | ₹15,000–22,000 | ₹11,000–16,000 | Ready for Work |
| Delivery and logistics executive | E-commerce, quick commerce, couriers | ₹18,000–28,000incl. incentives | ₹14,000–22,000incl. incentives | Ready for Work |
| Apprentice in a trade of your choice | Factories, companies, service firms | ₹6,800–12,000minimum stipend; employers may pay more | ₹6,800–12,000minimum stipend; employers may pay more | Ready for Work |
| Retail sales associate | Supermarkets, malls, showrooms, brand stores | ₹14,000–20,000plus incentives | ₹11,000–15,000plus incentives | Behind the Counter |
| Cashier / billing executive | Supermarkets, pharmacies, stores | ₹13,000–18,000 | ₹10,000–14,000 | Behind the Counter |
| Visual merchandiser (junior) | Fashion and lifestyle stores | ₹18,000–28,000 | ₹14,000–20,000 | Behind the Counter |
| Inventory / store operations assistant | Stores, dark stores, warehouses | ₹14,000–20,000 | ₹11,000–15,000 | Behind the Counter |
| Customer service executive | Stores, e-commerce, service centres | ₹16,000–25,000 | ₹12,000–17,000 | Behind the Counter |
| Security guard | Offices, residential societies, malls, factories | ₹14,000–19,000 | ₹11,000–14,000 | On Guard |
| Gunman / armed guard (with licence) | Banks, cash vans, VIP security | ₹18,000–26,000 | ₹14,000–20,000 | On Guard |
| CCTV / control room operator | Malls, offices, campuses | ₹16,000–23,000 | ₹12,000–17,000 | On Guard |
| Event and crowd management staff | Events, venues | Per event | Per event | On Guard |
| Security supervisor | Security agencies, facilities | ₹20,000–28,000 | ₹15,000–21,000 | On Guard |
| Tailor (ladies' or gents') | Tailoring shops, boutiques | ₹15,000–22,000or per piece | ₹12,000–17,000or per piece | Stitch Perfect |
| Sampling tailor | Export houses, brands | ₹17,000–26,000 | ₹14,000–20,000 | Stitch Perfect |
| Sewing machine operator | Garment factories | ₹13,000–18,000or piece rate | ₹11,000–15,000or piece rate | Stitch Perfect |
| Alteration specialist | Stores, malls, boutiques | ₹14,000–20,000 | ₹11,000–15,000 | Stitch Perfect |
| Boutique assistant / fitting specialist | Boutiques, bridal stores | ₹13,000–19,000 | ₹10,000–14,000 | Stitch Perfect |
| Assistant sports coach (junior) | Sports academies, schools, clubs, residential societies | ₹15,000–25,000 | ₹11,000–18,000 | Game On |
| Fitness trainer / gym instructor | Gyms, fitness studios, apartment and hotel gyms | ₹18,000–30,000plus personal training fees | ₹13,000–20,000plus personal training fees | Game On |
| School or pre-school activity / PE assistant | Schools, pre-schools, activity centres | ₹12,000–18,000 | ₹9,000–14,000 | Game On |
| Yoga instructor (certified) | Yoga studios, schools, offices, private clients | ₹18,000–30,000or per class | ₹12,000–20,000or per class | Game On |
| Sports event and camp coordinator | Event companies, academies, schools, corporate wellness | ₹16,000–25,000or per event | ₹12,000–18,000or per event | Game On |
| Micro-irrigation (drip) technician | Drip companies, dealers, farms | ₹15,000–24,000 | ₹12,000–18,000 | Green Harvest |
| Nursery or polyhouse worker / supervisor | Hi-tech nurseries, polyhouses | ₹13,000–22,000 | ₹11,000–17,000 | Green Harvest |
| Field assistant / farm supervisor | Agri companies, FPOs, large farms | ₹16,000–25,000 | ₹13,000–19,000 | Green Harvest |
| Floriculture worker | Flower farms, polyhouses, florists | ₹12,000–18,000 | ₹10,000–14,000 | Green Harvest |
| Agri-input sales / farm advisor | Seed, fertiliser and agri-input companies | ₹18,000–26,000plus incentives | ₹14,000–20,000plus incentives | Green Harvest |
| Sewing machine operator | Garment factories, export houses | ₹13,000–18,000or piece rate | ₹11,000–15,000or piece rate | Fashion Forward |
| Cutter / cutting assistant | Garment factories | ₹15,000–22,000 | ₹12,000–17,000 | Fashion Forward |
| Quality checker / inspector | Factories, buying houses, inspection agencies | ₹15,000–22,000 | ₹12,000–17,000 | Fashion Forward |
| Pattern maker (junior) / CAD assistant | Factories, sampling units, brands | ₹18,000–28,000 | ₹14,000–20,000 | Fashion Forward |
| Fashion design assistant / merchandising trainee | Brands, export houses, buying houses | ₹18,000–28,000 | ₹14,000–20,000 | Fashion Forward |
| Social media executive | Brands, agencies, small businesses | ₹18,000–28,000 | ₹13,000–20,000 | Hit Publish |
| Video editor | Creators, agencies, media companies | ₹18,000–32,000or per project | ₹13,000–22,000or per project | Hit Publish |
| Content writer / scriptwriter | Agencies, brands, media | ₹18,000–30,000 | ₹13,000–20,000 | Hit Publish |
| Graphic designer (social media) | Agencies, brands, start-ups | ₹18,000–30,000 | ₹13,000–20,000 | Hit Publish |
| Independent creator | Your own channels | Varies widely; often low at first | Varies widely; often low at first | Hit Publish |
*Typical starting pay per month for the first 0–2 years, reviewed in October 2026 against Glassdoor and Indeed India salary data. Tier-1: metro cities such as Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune and Kolkata. Tier-2: cities such as Jaipur, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Coimbatore, Kochi, Nagpur and Surat. For software, data, AI and security jobs, tier-1 figures are for product companies and large tech firms; many freshers in metros start at about ₹25,000–45,000. Pay varies by employer, skills and experience.
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2
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3
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4
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