Head Nurse
Annual salary range
₹1.1 Lakh - ₹15 Lakhs
High Confidence 
High Confidence means the data is based on a large number of latest salaries.
Filter salaries byHead Nurse Salary in Healthcare in India
based on 91
latest salaries
• updated:
30 Nov 2024
Select an experience to get the exact salary
Salary of majority employees
Experience wise Head Nurse salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
5
years
(6
salaries)
|  ₹2.2 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
6
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr |
Login to view exact salary
| |
7
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹5.5 L/yr - ₹6.1 L/yr |
8
years
(8
salaries)
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
9
years
(7
salaries)
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹12.2 L/yr |
View all salaries by experience
Head Nurse Salary in
India ranges between ₹1.1
Lakh to ₹15
Lakhs for
5 years of experience to 24 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
91 latest salaries received
from Head Nurse.
See latest salaries
Head Nurse salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Head Nurse Salary
5 - 24
years
exp.
(59
salaries)
| ₹1.4 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
Login to view exact salary
| |
Administration & Facilities
Head Nurse Salary
16 - 24
years
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
| ₹7.7 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr |
Latest annual salaries shared by Head Nurses
3w ago
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.
View all latest salaries
| Company Name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
8 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹0.2 L/yr - ₹0.2 L/yr | |
4 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹4.5 L/yr - ₹5.8 L/yr | |
Login to view exact salary
| ||
10 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹3.2 L/yr - ₹4.1 L/yr | |
12 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹3.2 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr | |
5 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹3.6 L/yr - ₹4.6 L/yr | |
30 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹10.8 L/yr - ₹13.8 L/yr | |
24 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹10.9 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr | |
21 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹2.9 L/yr - ₹3.7 L/yr | |
Login to view exact salary
| ||
16 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹4.5 L/yr - ₹5.8 L/yr | |
26 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹6.3 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr | |
Head Nurse Jobs in India
Head Nurse
· 3-8 years
Apollo Health and Lifestyle (AHLL)
Kanpur Nagar
Head Nurse
· 3-7 years
Aster Medcity
Kolkata
Head Nurse
· 6-11 years
Aster Pharmacy (India)
Kolkata
Similar Designation Salaries for Head Nurse
| Designations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
ANM Nurse Salary
1 -
12
years
exp.
(437 salaries)
| ₹0.2 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr |
Male Nurse Salary
1 -
12
years
exp.
(292 salaries)
| ₹0.3 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr |
Login to view exact salary
| |
Staff Nurse Salary
1 -
7
years
exp.
(13k salaries)
| ₹1.3 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr |
School Nurse Salary
1 -
14
years
exp.
(273 salaries)
| ₹0.2 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
Nurse Salary
0 -
11
years
exp.
(4.7k salaries)
| ₹0.2 L/yr - ₹5.8 L/yr |
View more similar designations
Top skills for Head Nurse
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
Head Nurse
5 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹18.7 L/yr |
Login to view exact salary
| |
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 |
View More
Head Nurse Salary In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Healthcare / Pharma
Head Nurse
5 -
23
years
exp.
| ₹0.6 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
Education & Training
Head Nurse
5 -
23
years
exp.
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr |
Login to view exact salary
| |
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 |
Manufacturing
Head Nurse
7 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹1.2 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
View More
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 ₹1.1 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 91 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 ₹1.1 Lakhs per year (₹9.2k per month). 5 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?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.3 Lakhs to 12.2 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹4.0 Lakhs to 13.2 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹3.7 Lakhs to 10.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹4.0 Lakhs to 7.8 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹1.1 Lakhs to 10.0 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
- Hospital
- Patient Care
Tell us how to improve this page.
Popular Calculators
Calculate your monthly in-hand salary
What’s left after taxes? Enter your CTC for a breakdown.
- Home >
- Salaries >
- Head Nurse Salary >
- Head Nurse Salary in Healthcare Companies
Rate your company