Archaeologist/ Historian

There is no direct comparison as it is two different area of expertise and have different field requirements. A historian works with authentic information and study of the past while an archaeologist works with researching hidden civilization, artifacts, and preservation of the past.

A historian in India has an average salary range between INR 3LPA and 25 LPA where an archaeologist's salary package varies between INR 3 LPA to 15 LPA.

Students must keep in mind that the salary majorly depends upon your field of knowledge, research and expertise and can vary accordingly.

There are many government or private owned companies that are looking for skilled archaeologists. These companies offer competitive salary packages to selected candidates. Some of these top recruiting companies are –

• Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
• Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR)
• UNESCO
• Heritage India
• World Monuments Fund
• National Museum

Archeologists find, conserve, organise, and store historical artifacts discovered in the field. Their study is to unearth elements of the past in order to better comprehend how previous societies lived and grew. An archaeologist can specialise in any historical period, from recent years to ancient civilisations.

A career as an Archaeologist allows you to be a part of some of the most important discoveries in human history, allowing people to better understand where they came from. Read More: Career in Archaeology