Archive · 30 Jun 2025
Delhi Salaries Lag Global Peers Despite Economic Growth
Imagine people in Delhi get paid much less than people in other big cities, like Geneva.
While Delhi's salaries have grown, they are still tiny compared to places like Geneva, where people earn a lot more money.
Although things like food and rent are cheaper in Delhi, the difference in pay is still big.
This shows that even though the economy in Delhi is getting better, there's a big gap in how much people earn compared to other places around the world.
Delhi's average net monthly salary is $657, a significant increase from $480 in 2020.
Geneva has the highest net monthly salary at $7,984, over twelve times Delhi's.
Despite lower living costs, Delhi's salaries are significantly lower than in global cities.
Delhi's net salaries have grown 37% over five years, outpacing some Western cities.
The income disparity highlights global income inequality even as emerging economies grow.
- Who
- Deutsche Bank's report, with analysis of global income levels.
- What
- A comparison of net monthly salaries in Delhi to those of other global cities.
- When
- The report analyzed salary data up to 2025.
- Where
- Focusing on Delhi and comparing it to cities like Geneva, Zurich, and New York.
- Why
- To illustrate the disparity in global income levels despite India's economic growth.
Workers in Delhi
Workers in Geneva
Spending Habits
Workers in Delhi
Focus on stretching incomes for essentials and savings.
Workers in Geneva
Splurge on luxury goods, travel, and gourmet dining.
- Delhi Net Salary (2025)
- $657 per month
- Geneva Net Salary (2025)
- $7,984 per month
- Delhi Net Salary Growth (5 years)
- 37%
- Delhi Net Salary (2020)
- $480 per month
- India's Economic Standing
- Poised to become the world's third-largest economy