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Leather Technologist
Manufacturing and Engineering

Leather Technologist

1 Description of the job

A leather technologist works on the tanning and processing of hides and skins into leather and leather goods such as shoes, bags and garments, controlling quality and the environment.

  • Control tanning and finishing processes
  • Test leather quality
  • Manage waste and effluent treatment

2 Skills required

Leather technology (B.Tech / diploma) Chemistry Quality testing Production management Environmental compliance Problem solving

3 Opportunities available in the market

India is a large leather and footwear producer and exporter, with hubs in Kanpur, Chennai, Agra and Kolkata.

  • Tanneries and leather-goods makers
  • Footwear and export houses
  • Research and design institutes

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹2.4 – 4 LPA≈ ₹20K – ₹33K / month
Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹5 – 9 LPA≈ ₹42K – ₹75K / month
Senior / specialist₹10 – 20 LPA≈ ₹83K – ₹1.67L / month

Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.

5 Job openings — which states have more

#StateMain hubsDemand
1 Tamil Nadu
Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai
Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai
High demand
2 Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi
Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi
High demand
3 West Bengal
Kolkata, Siliguri
Kolkata, Siliguri
High demand

Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)

Current openings — BiharCareer

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