Social Sector

Cartographer

Salary range₹2.4 – 4.5 LPA → ₹5 – 10 LPA Top hiring statesDelhi NCR, Uttarakhand, Karnataka Current openingsNo jobs found

1 Description of the job

A cartographer designs and produces maps, using survey data, satellite images and GIS software for navigation, planning, education and research.

Compile and verify geographic data
Design maps and digital map layers
Update maps and spatial databases

2 Skills required

Geography & surveying GIS software Map design Data analysis Attention to detail Spatial thinking

3 Opportunities available in the market

Survey of India, mapping companies and GIS firms hire cartographers and map-makers.

Survey of India and state survey departments
Mapping and navigation companies
Urban-planning and GIS firms

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹2.4 – 4.5 LPA≈ ₹20K – ₹38K / 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	Uttarakhand Dehradun, Haridwar	Dehradun, Haridwar	High demand
3	Karnataka Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru	Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru	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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