1. What is Income Percentile by State?

The Income Percentile by State calculator determines where a particular income falls within the distribution of incomes for a specific Indian state. It shows what percentage of people in that state earn less than the entered income.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses state-specific income distribution data:

Where:

• \( Income \) — Annual income in Indian Rupees (INR)
• \( State \) — Selected Indian state or union territory

Explanation: The calculation references the latest available income distribution data for each state to determine the exact percentile.

3. Importance of Income Percentile

Details: Knowing your income percentile helps understand your economic position relative to others in your state, useful for financial planning, policy analysis, and economic research.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your annual income in INR and select your state. The calculator will show what percentage of people in your state earn less than you.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What data sources are used?
A: The calculator uses the latest available income distribution data from official Indian government sources like NSSO and PLFS.

Q2: Does this include all income sources?
A: The data typically includes all reported income sources (salary, business, agriculture, etc.) before taxes.

Q3: How often is the data updated?
A: The calculator is updated whenever new official income distribution data becomes available.

Q4: Why do percentiles vary by state?
A: Income distributions differ significantly across states due to varying costs of living, economic development, and job markets.

Q5: Can I compare across states?
A: Yes, but remember that purchasing power varies - a higher percentile in a low-cost state may afford more than the same percentile in an expensive state.