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.
India is a large leather and footwear producer and exporter, with hubs in Kanpur, Chennai, Agra and Kolkata.
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.
| # | State | Main hubs | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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)