As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Major General in India is ₹ 3,52,254, with an hourly rate of ₹ 169, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 2,79,441 to ₹ 4,40,922, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 2,79,441
50TH(Median)   ₹ 3,52,254
75TH   ₹ 4,40,922
Major General Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Major General Salary ₹ 2,79,441 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Major General Salary ₹ 3,52,254 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Major General Salary ₹ 4,40,922 India April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Major General Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Major General salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Major General is about ₹ 3,52,254 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 169, a monthly salary of about ₹ 29,354, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 6,774. Click the switch button below to see more details about Major General hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Major Generals Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Major General's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 3,04,437 - ₹ 3,46,820, while Intermediate make ₹ 3,30,519 - ₹ 3,74,752, Senior earn ₹ 3,78,722 - ₹ 4,32,982, Specialist earn ₹ 3,85,339 - ₹ 4,40,922, Expert can reach ₹ 3,87,986 - ₹ 4,44,893 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Major General ₹ 3,33,779
Intermediate Level Major General ₹ 3,58,871
Senior Level Major General ₹ 4,13,131
Specialist Level Major General ₹ 4,21,071
Expert Level Major General ₹ 4,25,041
₹ 3,33,779 0 yr
₹ 3,58,871 < 2 yrs
₹ 4,13,131 2-4 yrs
₹ 4,21,071 5-8 yrs
₹ 4,25,041 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 5%
Intermediate Level 2%
Senior Level 17%
Specialist Level 20%
Expert Level 21%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in India for Major General?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Major General are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 3,81,752 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 3,29,009, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 3,19,862 annually.

Which Job Pays More: General Clerk I or Major General?

As of April 22, 2025 , a General Clerk I makes less than a Major General. A General Clerk I earns an average annual salary of ₹ 2,80,251. And a Major General earns an average annual salary of ₹ 3,52,254.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
General Clerk I
₹ 1,87,936
₹ 3,85,681
General Clerk II
₹ 2,28,788
₹ 4,84,030
General Clerk III
₹ 3,69,065
₹ 8,00,554
Entry General Clerk
₹ 1,88,938
₹ 3,87,737
General Accountant, Entry
₹ 3,90,102
₹ 7,01,870

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