Travel Agent Average Salary in India 2022
How much money does a Travel Agent make in India?
LOW
10,600
INR AVERAGE
20,000
INR HIGH
30,300
INR
A person working as a Travel Agent in India typically earns around 20,000 INR per month. Salaries range from 10,600 INR (lowest) to 30,300 INR (highest).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Travel Agent salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.
Travel Agent Salary Distribution in India
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Travel Agent salaries in India range from 10,600 INR per month (minimum salary) to 30,300 INR per month (maximum salary).
Median Salary
The median salary is 18,800 INR per month, which means that half (50%) of people working as Travel Agent(s) are earning less than 18,800 INR while the other half are earning more than 18,800 INR. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.
Percentiles
Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of Travel Agent(s) are earning less than 13,200 INR while 75% of them are earning more than 13,200 INR. Also from the diagram, 75% of Travel Agent(s) are earning less than 23,100 INR while 25% are earning more than 23,100 INR.
What is the difference between the median and the average salary?
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary
Travel Agent Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does experience and age affect your pay?
The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher your wage. We broke down Travel Agent salaries by experience level and this is what we found.
A Travel Agent with less than two years of experience makes approximately 12,200 INR per month.
While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 14,900 INR per month, 23% more than someone with less than two year's experience.
Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 21,100 INR per month, 42% more than someone with two to five years of experience.
Additionally, Travel Agent(s) whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 24,700 INR per month, 17% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.
If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 27,200 INR per month, 10% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.
Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 28,700 INR per month, 6% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.
Travel Agent average salary change by experience in India
| 0 - 2 Years | 12,200 INR | |
| 2 - 5 Years | +23% | 14,900 INR |
| 5 - 10 Years | +42% | 21,100 INR |
| 10 - 15 Years | +17% | 24,700 INR |
| 15 - 20 Years | +10% | 27,200 INR |
| 20+ Years | +6% | 28,700 INR |
Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers
Travel Agent Salary Comparison By Education
How do education levels affect salaries?
Displayed below is the average salary difference between different Travel Agent(s) who have the same experience but different education levels.
We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down Travel Agent salaries by education level in order to make a comparison.
When the education level is High School, the average salary of a Travel Agent is 14,900 INR per month.
While someone with a Certificate or Diploma gets a salary of 20,800 INR per month, 40% more than someone having a High School degree.
A Bachelor's Degree gets its holder an average salary of 29,500 INR per month, 42% more than someone with a Certificate or Diploma.
Travel Agent average salary difference by education level in India
| High School | 14,900 INR | |
| Certificate or Diploma | +40% | 20,800 INR |
| Bachelor's Degree | +42% | 29,500 INR |
Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers
Travel Agent Salary Comparison By Gender
Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male Travel Agent employees in India earn 13% less than their female counterparts on average.
| Male | 18,300 INR | |
| Female | +15% | 21,000 INR |
Salary Comparison By Gender in India for all Careers
Travel Agent Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in India
How much are annual salary increments in India for Travel Agent(s)? How often do employees get salary raises?
Travel Agent
Travel Agent(s) in India are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 11% every 17 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 16 months.
India / All Professions
The term 'Annual Salary Increase' usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rarely that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.
How to calculate the salary increment percentage?
The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 ÷ Increase Frequency
Annual Increment Rate By Industry 2021
| Banking | 1% | |
| Energy | 2% | |
| Information Technology | 3% | |
| Healthcare | 4% | |
| Travel | 5% | |
| Construction | 6% | |
| Education | 7% |
Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in India for the year 2021. Companies within thriving industries tend to provide higher and more frequent raises. Exceptions do exist, but generally speaking, the situation of any company is closely related to the economic situation in the country or region. These figures tend to change frequently.
Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs
Travel Agent Bonus and Incentive Rates in India
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
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A Travel Agent is considered to be a moderate bonus-based job due to the generally limited involvement in direct revenue generation, with exceptions of course. The people who get the highest bonuses are usually somehow involved in the revenue generation cycle.
49% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 51% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 5% of their annual salary.
| Received Bonus | 51% | |
| No Bonus | 49% |
Types of Bonuses Considered
Individual Performance-Based BonusesThe most standard form of bonus where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.
Company Performance BonusesOccasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.
Goal-Based BonusesGranted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.
Holiday / End of Year BonusesThese types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.
Bonuses Are Not Commissions!
People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.
What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?
The main two types of jobs | |
| Revenue Generators | Supporting Cast |
Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business. | Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations. |
Example: | Example: |
Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.
Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level
Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.
Travel Agent Average Hourly Wage in India
120 INR per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in India is 120 INR. This means that the average Travel Agent in India earns approximately 120 INR for every worked hour.
The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fix amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.
Travel Agent VS Other Jobs
The average salary for Travel Agent is 6% less than that of Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering. Also, Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering salaries are 33% less than those of All Jobs.
Salary comparison with similar jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| All Rounder | 12,800 INR |  -36% |
| Assistant Executive Housekeeper | 9,500 INR | -52% |
| Assistant Food and Beverage Director | 40,900 INR |  +110% |
| Assistant Hospitality Manager | 43,200 INR | +120% |
| Assistant Storekeeper | 8,550 INR | -57% |
| Assistant Tour Manager | 20,400 INR | +2% |
| Baker and Pastrycook | 10,900 INR | -45% |
| Bakery Manager | 23,800 INR | +19% |
| Bakery Superintendent | 15,700 INR | -21% |
| Banquet Manager | 16,600 INR | -17% |
| Banquet Server | 10,200 INR | -49% |
| Bar Attendant | 10,500 INR | -47% |
| Bar Manager | 21,400 INR | +7% |
| Bar Supervisor | 14,700 INR | -26% |
| Barista | 12,600 INR | -37% |
| Bartender | 12,400 INR | -38% |
| Bellman | 9,980 INR | -50% |
| Beverage Manager | 25,200 INR | +26% |
| Bistro Attendant | 10,700 INR | -46% |
| Buffet Chef | 19,000 INR | -5% |
| Buffet Host | 10,200 INR | -49% |
| Buffet Manager | 22,800 INR | +14% |
| Butcher and Slaughterer | 8,550 INR | -57% |
| Cafeteria Manager | 19,500 INR | -2% |
| Cake Decorator | 11,900 INR | -40% |
| Casino Shift Manager | 35,600 INR | +78% |
| Chain Store Customer Support | 16,600 INR | -17% |
| Chef | 19,700 INR | -1% |
| Club Manager | 37,500 INR | +88% |
| Cluster Director | 47,500 INR | +140% |
| Cluster Revenue Manager | 37,200 INR | +86% |
| Cocktail Server | 10,500 INR | -47% |
| Coffee Shop Manager | 35,600 INR | +78% |
| Concierge | 9,740 INR | -51% |
| Confectionery Baker | 11,900 INR | -40% |
| Conference Services Manager | 22,800 INR | +14% |
| Cook | 17,100 INR | -14% |
| Corporate Sous Chef | 28,500 INR | +43% |
| Corporate Travel Consultant | 28,500 INR | +43% |
| Croupier | 13,800 INR | -31% |
| Culinary Assistant | 9,030 INR | -55% |
| Culinary Associate | 9,030 INR | -55% |
| Dietary Aide | 20,000 INR | +0% |
| Dining Room Supervisor | 18,100 INR | -9% |
| Dishwasher | 8,080 INR | -59% |
| Duty Manager | 23,800 INR | +19% |
| Events Coordinator | 15,200 INR | -24% |
| Executive Chef | 22,800 INR | +14% |
| Executive Pastry Chef | 19,000 INR | -5% |
| Fast Food Cook | 16,200 INR | -19% |
| Fast Food Shift Supervisor | 17,100 INR | -14% |
| Fine Dining Cook | 28,500 INR | +43% |
| Fine Dining Restaurant Chef | 28,500 INR | +43% |
| Fleet Manager | 48,900 INR | +150% |
| Food and Beverage Manager | 37,500 INR | +88% |
| Food Consultant | 30,900 INR | +55% |
| Food Safety Coordinator | 22,800 INR | +14% |
| Food Server | 9,980 INR | -50% |
| Food Service Director | 37,500 INR | +88% |
| Food Service Manager | 40,900 INR | +110% |
| Food Service Sales | 24,200 INR | +21% |
| Food Service Worker | 9,980 INR | -50% |
| Front Desk Agent | 11,900 INR | -40% |
| Front Office Manager | 21,400 INR | +7% |
| Guest Service Executive | 33,300 INR | +67% |
| Guest Service Representative | 13,300 INR | -33% |
| Head Concierge | 15,400 INR | -23% |
| Hospitality Director | 59,400 INR | +200% |
| Hostess / Host | 11,600 INR | -42% |
| Hotel Desk Clerk | 11,600 INR | -42% |
| Hotel Maid | 8,550 INR | -57% |
| Hotel Manager | 57,000 INR | +190% |
| Hotel Sales Manager | 42,800 INR | +110% |
| Hotel Service Supervisor | 32,100 INR | +61% |
| Hotel Staff | 10,700 INR | -46% |
| Inventory Coordinator | 12,800 INR | -36% |
| Kitchen Manager | 19,500 INR | -2% |
| Kitchen Staff | 10,700 INR | -46% |
| Kitchen Supervisor | 17,100 INR | -14% |
| Line Cook | 18,100 INR | -9% |
| Luggage Porter | 8,310 INR | -58% |
| Motel Manager | 32,100 INR | +61% |
| Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant | 10,900 INR | -45% |
| Production Operator | 16,600 INR | -17% |
| Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator | 18,100 INR | -9% |
| Receptionist | 11,900 INR | -40% |
| Regional Restaurant Manager | 45,100 INR | +130% |
| Restaurant Manager | 38,500 INR | +93% |
| Room Reservations Manager | 38,000 INR | +90% |
| Room Service Manager | 36,100 INR | +81% |
| Sous Chef | 21,900 INR | +10% |
| Supervisor of Food Services | 26,600 INR | +33% |
| Tour Consultant | 28,500 INR | +43% |
| Travel Agent | 20,000 INR | +0% |
| Travel Consultant | 28,500 INR | +43% |
| Waiter / Waitress | 9,980 INR | -50% |
Salary Comparison By City
| City | Average Salary |
| agra | 18,400 INR |
| Ahmadabad | 22,500 INR |
| Bangalore | 22,300 INR |
| Bhopal | 20,400 INR |
| Chennai | 21,200 INR |
| Coimbatore | 19,100 INR |
| Delhi | 22,200 INR |
| Ghaziabad | 18,500 INR |
| Hyderabad | 21,900 INR |
| Indore | 20,300 INR |
| Jaipur | 20,200 INR |
| Kanpur | 20,000 INR |
| Kolkata | 21,100 INR |
| Lucknow | 20,500 INR |
| Ludhiana | 18,700 INR |
| Madurai | 18,200 INR |
| Mumbai | 22,900 INR |
| Nagpur | 21,000 INR |
| Patna | 18,600 INR |
| Pimpri-Chinchwad | 19,700 INR |
| Pune | 21,500 INR |
| Surat | 22,200 INR |
| Vadodara | 19,500 INR |
| Visakhapatnam | 19,700 INR |
Salary Comparison By State
| State | Average Salary |
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 16,800 INR |
| Andhra Pradesh | 22,000 INR |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 18,800 INR |
| Assam | 21,800 INR |
| Bihar | 24,800 INR |
| Chandigarh | 18,800 INR |
| Chhatisgarh | 20,300 INR |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 17,200 INR |
| Daman & Diu | 17,000 INR |
| Delhi | 20,700 INR |
| Goa | 19,100 INR |
| Gujarat | 23,500 INR |
| Haryana | 19,800 INR |
| Himachal Pradesh | 19,400 INR |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 20,100 INR |
| Jharkhand | 22,100 INR |
| Karnataka | 23,300 INR |
| Kerala | 22,600 INR |
| Lakshadweep | 16,200 INR |
| Madhya Pradesh | 22,700 INR |
| Maharashtra | 23,500 INR |
| Manipur | 19,500 INR |
| Meghalaya | 19,600 INR |
| Mizoram | 18,800 INR |
| Nagaland | 20,000 INR |
| Orissa | 21,400 INR |
| Pondicherry | 18,100 INR |
| Punjab | 21,300 INR |
| Rajasthan | 23,500 INR |
| Sikkim | 18,300 INR |
| Tamil Nadu | 24,100 INR |
| Tripura | 18,900 INR |
| Uttar Pradesh | 24,100 INR |
| Uttaranchal | 19,600 INR |
| West Bengal | 23,900 INR |
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector employees in India earn 5% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
| Private Sector | 31,000 INR | |
| Public Sector | +5% | 32,700 INR |
