Farm labour cost in Erode
How much will a farm worker cost in Erode?
Pick the roles, how many people and for how long — or the one-off jobs — and get an itemised range for Erode before anyone calls you. Exact quotes come from up to three ID-verified farm labour once you create your free account.
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Farm labour rate card for Erode (November 2026)
20 jobs and roles priced for your city tier: typical rates per unit, with no visit charge. Material and consumables are extra unless noted.
Daily farm workersGeneral and skilled hands
| Job | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General farm worker | ₹450 per day | 8 hours |
| Skilled worker (pruning, grafting) | ₹650 per day | |
| Transplanting / weeding worker | ₹400 per day | |
| Harvest worker | ₹500 per day |
Work priced per acrePloughing, planting, weeding, harvest
| Job | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ploughing (with tractor) | ₹1,500 per acre | Fuel included |
| Sowing or transplanting | ₹2,500 per acre | Team rate |
| Weeding | ₹1,800 per acre | |
| Pesticide spraying | ₹500 per acre | Chemical extra |
| Harvesting | ₹3,500 per acre | Crop dependent |
| Fencing labour | ₹60 per metre | Material extra |
| Drip line laying | ₹2,000 per acre | Pipes extra |
Machine operatorsTractor, sprayer, pump
| Job | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor driver | ₹800 per day | |
| Power sprayer operator | ₹600 per day | |
| Irrigation / pump operator | ₹450 per day |
Monthly farm staffWorkers, supervisors, caretakers
| Job | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Farm worker, monthly | ₹12,000 per month | With stay if provided |
| Farm supervisor | ₹16,000 per month | |
| Farm caretaker (lives on site) | ₹13,000 per month |
Livestock & dairyMilking, cattle care
| Job | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Milking & cattle care | ₹11,000 per month | Twice daily |
| Poultry shed worker | ₹11,500 per month | |
| Goat / sheep herder | ₹10,500 per month |
Typical market rates as of November 2026; quantities over four are stepped down, daily and monthly staff rates are per worker and not surge-priced, same-day work carries a premium. Your exact price is the farm labour's quote.
What affects a farm worker's price in Erode
- Parts and material. Labour rates assume you supply the material. If the farm worker brings it, ask for the brand and a bill; the estimator shows that as a separate range.
- Shift and duration. Daily and monthly rates are per worker for an 8-hour day; 12-hour shifts, nights and short notice cost more, and monthly rates assume 26 working days.
- Quantity. Quantities over four are stepped down, and a longer engagement gets a better daily rate.
Market rates for Erode's tier as of November 2026. Your exact price is the farm worker's quote, which you see before anyone starts.