Jobs in the travel and tourism industry offer good remuneration and perquisites, which include free travel for employees and their families. Salaries may vary within the industry and are higher in foreign airlines and agencies. 

Basic Pay scales at different levels are approximately:

Counter Clerk Rs. 1,500-2,000 
Assistant Rs. 2,000-2,500
Junior Executive Rs. 3,000-3,500 
Regional Manager Rs. 3,800 -4,500 
General Manager Rs. 5,000-6,000
Air Hostess- Rs 6,000 basic salary for domestic to Rs 40,000 in international airlines

Regional guides : Their charges may range from Rs400 and above for an eight hour day. They may earn between 30,000-40,000 Rs or more in the three to four months of the tourist peak season.