Social Sector

Anthropologist

Salary range₹2.4 – 4.2 LPA → ₹5 – 10 LPA Top hiring statesDelhi NCR, West Bengal, Maharashtra Current openingsNo jobs found

1 Description of the job

An anthropologist studies human societies, cultures, languages and origins, through fieldwork, observation and research.

Live with and study communities
Document cultures, languages and traditions
Analyse social change and publish findings

2 Skills required

Research & fieldwork Observation Cultural sensitivity Writing Data analysis Communication Patience

3 Opportunities available in the market

Anthropologists work in universities, the Anthropological Survey of India, museums, NGOs and development organisations.

Anthropological Survey of India and research institutes
Universities, museums and NGOs
Development and policy organisations

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹2.4 – 4.2 LPA≈ ₹20K – ₹35K / month

Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹5 – 10 LPA≈ ₹42K – ₹83K / month

Senior / specialist₹12 – 25 LPA≈ ₹1L – ₹2.08L / 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

#	State	Main hubs	Demand
1	Delhi NCR Delhi, Gurugram, Noida	Delhi, Gurugram, Noida	High demand
2	West Bengal Kolkata, Siliguri	Kolkata, Siliguri	Medium demand
3	Maharashtra Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	Medium 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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