Goldsmith & Karigar Salary Guide India 2026 — City-wise Rates

Average goldsmith salary in India (2026)

A jewellery karigar in India typically earns between ₹12,000 and ₹45,000 per month. Freshers and helpers start around ₹8,000–₹12,000, mid-level karigars earn ₹18,000–₹28,000, and master craftsmen with 10+ years of specialised skill can earn ₹40,000+ — sometimes on a per-piece basis that goes higher.

City-wise salary ranges

• Mumbai (Zaveri Bazaar, SEEPZ): ₹20,000 – ₹50,000/month — highest rates, higher living cost.
• Surat (diamond work): ₹18,000 – ₹45,000/month — setters and polishers in demand.
• Jaipur (kundan, meena, coloured stones): ₹15,000 – ₹35,000/month.
• Kolkata (fine handwork, bridal): ₹14,000 – ₹32,000/month — famous for skilled bengali karigars.
• Delhi (Karol Bagh, Chandni Chowk): ₹16,000 – ₹38,000/month.
• Coimbatore & South India (casting, machine chains): ₹14,000 – ₹30,000/month.

Skills that raise your salary

• Stone setting (especially micro-pave) — adds ₹5,000–₹15,000/month.
• CAD literacy — karigars who can read CAD outputs earn more in modern factories.
• Hallmarking & quality knowledge — valued by organised retailers.
• Speciality work: kundan-meena, jadau, temple jewellery, filigree.

Per-piece vs monthly salary

Many workshops pay per-piece ("majoori"). Per-piece can pay more for fast, skilled hands during wedding season, but monthly salary gives stability. Ask about work volume in off-season months (typically July–August) before choosing per-piece.

How to earn more in 2026

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