As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Meter Reader in Kanpur, IN is ₹ 3,60,707, with an hourly rate of ₹ 173, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 3,03,422 to ₹ 4,19,316, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 3,03,422
50TH(Median)   ₹ 3,60,707
75TH   ₹ 4,19,316
Meter Reader Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Meter Reader Salary ₹ 3,03,422 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Meter Reader Salary ₹ 3,60,707 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Meter Reader Salary ₹ 4,19,316 India April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Meter Reader Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Meter Reader salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Meter Reader is about ₹ 3,60,707 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 173, a monthly salary of about ₹ 30,059, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 6,937. Click the switch button below to see more details about Meter Reader hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Meter Readers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Meter Reader's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 26,740 - ₹ 27,982, while Intermediate make ₹ 27,263 - ₹ 28,239, Senior earn ₹ 28,068 - ₹ 28,735, Specialist earn ₹ 28,102 - ₹ 28,770, Expert can reach ₹ 28,153 - ₹ 28,821 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Meter Reader ₹ 27,590
Intermediate Level Meter Reader ₹ 28,016
Senior Level Meter Reader ₹ 28,496
Specialist Level Meter Reader ₹ 28,547
Expert Level Meter Reader ₹ 28,581
₹ 27,590 0 yr
₹ 28,016 < 2 yrs
₹ 28,496 2-4 yrs
₹ 28,547 5-8 yrs
₹ 28,581 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 92%
Intermediate Level 92%
Senior Level 92%
Specialist Level 92%
Expert Level 92%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in India for Meter Reader?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Meter Reader are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 4,18,531 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 3,60,707, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 3,50,678 annually.

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