Top 12 Countries Where Indians Get Paid the Highest Salaries

In an increasingly globalized world, professional opportunities are no longer confined by borders. For Indians, working abroad is not just about higher earnings; it’s about exposure, learning, and access to cutting-edge industries. Over the years, Indians have become a significant force in sectors ranging from IT and finance to healthcare and engineering across the globe. Some countries reward this talent exceptionally well, offering salaries that far surpass domestic averages.

While remuneration is important, the choice of a destination is also shaped by factors like cost of living, tax policies, work culture, and career growth potential. The following list explores the 12 countries where Indians earn the highest salaries, highlighting not only the average pay but also the sectors driving demand, migration trends, and professional advantages.

• Average Salary for Indians: ₹1.68 crore (~CHF 168,000).
• Key Sectors: Finance, Pharma, Engineering, IT.
• Indian Presence: Over 20,000 Indians working in Zurich, Basel, and Geneva.
• Work Culture: Highly professional, merit-based, strict work-life boundaries.
• Visa & Jobs: Skilled worker visas available; pharma and IT sectors actively recruit globally.
• Fact: Switzerland consistently ranks in top 10 for global pay scales and cost-of-living-adjusted salaries.

• Average Salary for Indians: ₹1.57 crore (~€160,000).
• Key Sectors: IT, Engineering, Manufacturing, Automotive.
• Indian Presence: Over 100,000 Indians; Munich, Frankfurt, and Berlin are major hubs.
• Migration Trend: “Skilled Immigration Act” (2020) simplified work visas for non-EU professionals.
• Fact: Germany faces a shortage of 1.2 million skilled workers in engineering and IT by 2025.

• Average Salary for Indians: ₹1.54 crore (~$185,000).
• Key Sectors: Tech, Consulting, Healthcare, Finance.
• Indian Presence: ~4.7 million Indians; largest Asian diaspora in the U.S.
• Work Trend: Indians dominate H-1B visas (nearly 70% of approvals).
• Fact: Indian software engineers in Silicon Valley earn 30–40% higher than local average.

• Average Salary for Indians: ₹1.40 crore (~HKD 1.5 million).
• Key Sectors: Finance, Logistics, IT, Trading.
• Indian Presence: ~50,000 Indians; strong community in finance and shipping industries.
• Fact: Hong Kong has one of the lowest income tax rates globally (up to 17%), boosting take-home pay.

• Average Salary for Indians: ₹1.25 crore (~SEK 1.3 million).
• Key Sectors: Design, Sustainability, IT, Innovation.
• Indian Presence: ~25,000 Indians; Stockholm and Gothenburg are tech hubs.
• Fact: Sweden ranks #1 in Europe for work-life balance and employee satisfaction.

• Average Salary for Indians: ₹1.24 crore (~AED 650,000).
• Key Sectors: Construction, Finance, IT, Oil & Gas.
• Indian Presence: 3.5 million Indians (~27% of UAE population).
• Fact: Salaries are tax-free, which makes UAE one of the most lucrative destinations for Indian professionals.

• Average Salary for Indians: ₹1.15 crore (~SGD 230,000).
• Key Sectors: Banking, IT, Biotech, R&D.
• Indian Presence: 360,000 Indians; large IT and banking community.
• Fact: Singapore is ranked #2 in Asia for ease of doing business and talent demand.

• Average Salary for Indians: ₹91.66 lakh (~NOK 1.0 million).
• Key Sectors: Energy, Maritime, Engineering, Oil & Gas.
• Indian Presence: ~10,000 Indians; mostly in energy and maritime sectors.
• Fact: Norway ranks in the top 5 countries globally for salary-to-cost-of-living ratio in engineering roles.

• Average Salary for Indians: ₹85–95 lakh (~AUD 160,000–180,000).
• Key Sectors: Healthcare, IT, Engineering, Mining.
• Indian Presence: ~700,000 Indians; Sydney and Melbourne are major hubs.
• Fact: Australia actively recruits Indian nurses and IT specialists through skilled migration programs.

• Average Salary for Indians: ₹80–90 lakh (~CAD 150,000–170,000).
• Key Sectors: AI, Cybersecurity, Healthcare, IT.
• Indian Presence: 1.6 million Indians; largest immigrant group.
• Fact: Canada’s Express Entry system prioritizes skilled Indian workers, boosting their salaries in tech and healthcare.

• Average Salary for Indians: ₹75–85 lakh (~€80,000–90,000).
• Key Sectors: Semiconductors, Software, Energy, R&D.
• Indian Presence: 60,000+ Indians; Eindhoven and Amsterdam are tech hubs.
• Fact: English is widely spoken; Dutch companies actively hire Indians for tech and engineering projects.

• Average Salary for Indians: ₹70–80 lakh (~£70,000–75,000).
• Key Sectors: IT, Finance, Medicine.
• Indian Presence: 900,000+ Indians; London dominates IT and finance hiring.
• Fact: UK salaries are high for tech and finance professionals, though taxes are higher than UAE or Hong Kong.