August 30, 2025

Hold on to your hats, folks! Factory jobs are getting fatter paychecks across India. According to a fresh analysis of the Annual Survey of Industries, the average pay per worker zoomed up by 28.9%! It climbed from Rs 2.8 lakh in 2018–19 to a juicy Rs 3.7 lakh in 2023–24. Which state is cashing in the most? Drum roll, please... It’s Sikkim! This tiny state is making big waves with an eye-popping average pay of Rs 7.1 lakh—that’s nearly double the national average. Imagine that, Sikkim workers are cashing in like no one else in the country. But the story’s not just about high pay. Manufacturing jobs are also booming. Over the last six years, total jobs in the sector surged by an impressive 20.3%. And guess who’s leading the pack? Uttar Pradesh! The state recorded the highest jump in factory employment, showing it’s a powerhouse for new manufacturing jobs. This fresh data paints a fantastic picture for India’s manufacturing sector — better pay and more jobs! From Sikkim’s luxury wages to UP’s employment boom, the sector is buzzing with growth and opportunity. In short, if you’re in or thinking about factory work, the time looks golden. India’s factories are paying better and hiring faster, making livelihoods brighter all around.

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Tags: Factory jobs, Salary rise, Manufacturing sector, Sikkim, Employment growth, Annual survey of industries,