Head Nurse
Annual salary range
₹0.6 Lakh - ₹15 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byHead Nurse Salary in India (Updated 2025)
based on 226
latest salaries
• updated:
10 Mar 2025
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Salary of majority employees
Head Nurse Salary in India ranges between ₹0.6 Lakh to ₹15 Lakhs for 4 years of experience to 25 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 226 latest salaries received from Head Nurse.
| Company Name | Avg. annual salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
10 -
18
yrs
exp.
(9 salaries)
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₹6 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr | |
6 -
14
yrs
exp.
(7 salaries)
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₹4.8 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr | |
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10 -
18
yrs
exp.
(6 salaries)
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₹5.8 L/yr - ₹6.1 L/yr | |
15 -
25
yrs
exp.
(5 salaries)
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₹4 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr | |
7 -
14
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹5.4 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr | |
5 -
9
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹2.2 L/yr | |
1 -
11
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹3.2 L/yr - ₹4.6 L/yr | |
16 -
21
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹5.7 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr | |
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10 -
13
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
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₹4.3 L/yr - ₹4.6 L/yr | |
9 -
11
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
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₹6 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr | 1 job opening |
Latest annual salaries shared by Head Nurses
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HCAH Group
Head Nurse
12 years exp.
4w ago
Dr Pravin Patels Innovative Hospital & Research Center
Head Nurse
9 years exp.
1mo ago
Rosewalk Healthcare
Head Nurse
8 years exp.
1mo ago
TRL Krosaki Refractories
Head Nurse
7 years exp.
1mo ago
ACS Medical College and Hospital
Head Nurse
9 years exp.
1mo ago
ACS Medical College and Hospital
Head Nurse
8 years exp.
1mo ago
VitalCheck Wellness
Head Nurse
7 years exp.
1mo ago
Currae Specialty Hospital
Head Nurse
20 years exp.
1mo ago
HCL Healthcare
Head Nurse
14 years exp.
1mo ago
Health Care Global Enterprises
Head Nurse
16 years exp.
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Head Nurse salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
4
years
(1
salaries)
|  ₹4.3 L/yr - ₹4.3 L/yr |
5
years
(12
salaries)
| ₹0.9 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
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| |
6
years
(13
salaries)
| ₹1.2 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr |
7
years
(12
salaries)
| ₹0.4 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr |
8
years
(19
salaries)
| ₹0.6 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr |
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Head Nurse Jobs in India
Head Nurse
· 5-10 years
Apollo Health and Lifestyle (AHLL)
Kanpur Nagar
Head Nurse
· 7-12 years
Indira Ivf Hospital
Prayagraj / Allahabad
Head Nurse
· 5-10 years
RAJAGIRI HOSPITAL
Kochi
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Head Nurse Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Mumbai
Head Nurse
5 -
23
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr |
New Delhi
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5 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹18.7 L/yr |
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Chennai
Head Nurse
5 -
21
years
exp.
| ₹1.1 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Head Nurse
5 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹4.6 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Head Nurse
4 -
24
years
exp.
| ₹0.3 L/yr - ₹12.2 L/yr |
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Head Nurse Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Healthcare Head Nurse
5 -
24
years
exp.
| ₹1.1 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
Healthcare / Pharma Head Nurse
5 -
23
years
exp.
| ₹0.6 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
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Education & Training Head Nurse
5 -
23
years
exp.
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr |
Internet Head Nurse
5 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹4.4 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr |
Biotech & Life sciences Head Nurse
10 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Head Nurse Salaries
What is the salary of a Head Nurse in India?
Salary for a Head Nurse in India ranges between ₹0.6 Lakh to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 226 latest salaries received from various Head Nurses across industries.
What is the starting salary for a Head Nurse in India?
Average starting Salary for Head Nurse in India is around ₹0.6 Lakh per year (₹5.0k per month). 4 years of minimum experience is required to be a Head Nurse.
What are the top paying industries for Head Nurse in India?
- Healthcare - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 25.0 Lakhs per year
- Government - ₹0.6 Lakhs to 15.0 Lakhs per year
- Education & Training - ₹0.4 Lakhs to 11.0 Lakhs per year
- Oil & Gas - ₹4.0 Lakhs to 4.6 Lakhs per year
- Building Material - ₹3.5 Lakhs to 5.1 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Head Nurse in India?
- New Delhi - ₹0.5 Lakhs to 102.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹0.4 Lakhs to 13.2 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹3.7 Lakhs to 10.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.3 Lakhs to 12.2 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹0.6 Lakhs to 40.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Head Nurse?
These are the top skills of a Head Nurse based on 9 jobs posted by employers.
- Healthcare
- Hospital Administration
- Nursing
- Patient Care
- Hospital
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