New Delhi. Indian National Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was surprised to hear the salary of a truck driver in America. The truck driver claimed that he earns a salary of Rs 4-5 lakh per month, which surprised Rahul Gandhi. But the truth is that truck drivers in America can actually earn such a high salary. It can be highly paid as compared to Indian truck drivers. Salaries in the US are generally very high across different professions.
Let us understand the difference between the earnings of various professionals in India and the US, while comparing the salaries in different professions. These sectors are banking, education, truck driving, plumbing and delivery services.
The American workforce pales in comparison to the salaries in the banking sector. The average annual income of bankers in the US ranges from $80,000 to $150,000. Whereas, the average annual salary of Indian bankers ranges from $500,000 to $1,500,000.
If we move forward in the education sector, then the salary of American academics is also high. The average annual income of teachers in the US ranges between $40,000 to $70,000, while their Indian counterparts earn around INR 200,000 to INR 800,000 annually.
Truck driving is one area where a big difference in pay can be seen between the two countries. American truck drivers get much higher salary than Indian truck drivers. In the US, truck drivers earn an average annual income of between $40,000 to $80,000, while in India their average annual income is between INR 200,000 to INR 400,000.
Plumbing is also an area where wage differences can be seen between the two countries. American plumbers are highly paid, with an average annual income of between $40,000 and $80,000. Whereas, Indian plumbers usually earn between INR 150,000 to INR 400,000 annually.
Lastly, in the field of delivery services, there is a difference in the salary of delivery boys. In the US, the average annual income of delivery workers ranges between $25,000 to $40,000, while in India they usually earn between INR 100,000 to INR 300,000.