Part-Time Jobs in Italy for Indian Students 2026 — Rules, Salary & Best Cities

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Indian students in Italy can work 20 hours/week during the academic year and full-time in summer without a separate work permit. Italy’s minimum wage is €13–15/hour (₹1,170–1,350/hr), meaning part-time students earn ₹45,000–60,000/month — enough to cover most living expenses. The most in-demand jobs are in hospitality, delivery, IT internships, and tutoring. No Italian language is required for most entry-level roles in major cities.

Can Indian Students Work Part-Time in Italy While Studying?

Yes. Indian students holding an Italian Type D student visa and a valid Permit of Stay (Permesso di Soggiorno) are legally allowed to work in Italy under these rules:

Period	Hours Allowed/Week	Work Permit Needed?
Academic Year (Oct–May)	20 hours/week	No — student visa covers it
Summer (June–September)	Full-time (40+ hrs)	No separate permit needed
PhD Students	Unlimited (paid research position)	Included in PhD contract

Important: You must have your Permit of Stay (Permesso di Soggiorno) issued before you can legally work. Apply within 8 days of arriving in Italy. Kadamb Overseas guides all students through this process before departure.

What is the Minimum Wage in Italy for Part-Time Workers in 2026?

Italy does not have a single statutory minimum wage set by law — wages are governed by national collective agreements (CCNL) by sector. In practice, most entry-level part-time jobs pay:

Job Type	Hourly Rate (EUR)	Hourly Rate (INR)	Monthly (20 hrs/wk)
Restaurant / Café / Bar	€8 – €11	₹720 – ₹990	₹57,600 – ₹79,200
Retail / Shop Assistant	€8 – €10	₹720 – ₹900	₹57,600 – ₹72,000
Hotel / Housekeeping	€9 – €12	₹810 – ₹1,080	₹64,800 – ₹86,400
Food Delivery (Glovo/JustEat)	€10 – €15	₹900 – ₹1,350	₹72,000 – ₹1,08,000
IT / Tech Internship	€12 – €20	₹1,080 – ₹1,800	₹86,400 – ₹1,44,000
English Tutoring	€15 – €25	₹1,350 – ₹2,250	₹1,08,000 – ₹1,80,000
Research Assistant (university)	€12 – €18	₹1,080 – ₹1,620	₹86,400 – ₹1,29,600

Kadamb Overseas insight: Indian CS and Engineering students at Politecnico di Milano and Politecnico di Torino regularly land IT internships at €15–20/hour — earning ₹1.2–1.6 lakh/month part-time. This essentially makes their Italy education self-funding.

Best Part-Time Jobs in Italy for Indian Students by City

City	Best Job Sectors	Average Part-Time Monthly Earn	Language Needed?
Milan	IT, Finance, Fashion, Hospitality	₹70,000 – ₹1,40,000	English mostly OK
Turin	Automotive industry, IT, Research	₹60,000 – ₹1,20,000	Some Italian helpful
Rome	Tourism, Hospitality, Government orgs	₹55,000 – ₹90,000	Italian very helpful
Bologna	Logistics, Food, Research	₹50,000 – ₹85,000	Italian helpful
Florence	Tourism, Fashion, Retail	₹50,000 – ₹80,000	English OK in tourism
Pisa / Padova	University jobs, Tutoring, Cafés	₹40,000 – ₹70,000	English OK

How to Find Part-Time Jobs in Italy as an Indian Student

1. University job boards — Most Italian universities have official job portals (Portale del Lavoro) listing part-time and internship opportunities for enrolled students
2. LinkedIn Italy — Search “stage” (internship) or “part-time” in your city. Many Milan-based MNCs recruit English-speaking interns
3. InfoJobs.it — Italy’s largest job portal. Filter by “Part-time” and your city
4. Indeed Italy (it.indeed.com) — Wide range of entry-level and hospitality jobs
5. Glovo / JustEat / Deliveroo — Food delivery apps — apply directly on their websites, start within days
6. University notice boards — Physical boards near canteens and libraries often have local part-time listings
7. Indian community WhatsApp/Facebook groups — Search “Indians in [city] Italy” — community members often share job leads

Taxes on Part-Time Income in Italy for Indian Students

Indian students working part-time in Italy are subject to Italian income tax (IRPEF). Key points:

• Tax-free threshold: Income below €8,174/year (≈₹7.3L/year) — no tax due. Most part-time students earn below this
• If earning above threshold: 23% tax on amount above €8,174
• Codice Fiscale required — Italian tax number (free to get, apply at Agenzia delle Entrate)
• Employer withholds tax — formal employers deduct taxes automatically; informal/cash jobs are risky
• India-Italy tax treaty: You generally won’t be double-taxed in India on Italian income

Practical reality: Most Indian students working 20 hrs/week earn €7,000–9,000/year. At the lower end, zero tax is due. At the higher end, you pay only a small amount on the excess over €8,174.

Part-Time Work vs Scholarship in Italy — Which Covers More?

Income Source	Monthly Value (INR)	Annual Value (INR)	Notes
Part-time work (20 hrs/wk restaurant)	₹57,600 – ₹79,200	₹6.9L – ₹9.5L	Available all year
DSU Scholarship cash grant	₹39,000 – ₹45,800	₹4.7L – ₹5.5L	Paid twice/year
IT Internship (CS/Engg students)	₹86,400 – ₹1,44,000	₹10.4L – ₹17.3L	Best option
Avg monthly living cost (Bologna)	₹67,000 – ₹94,000/month

Bottom line: An Indian student in Italy doing a 20-hour/week part-time job covers 60–90% of monthly living costs. Combined with a DSU scholarship, many students effectively study for free.

Frequently Asked Questions — Part-Time Jobs in Italy for Indian Students

Can Indian students work without a work permit in Italy?

Yes. Indian students holding a valid Italian student visa (Type D) and Permit of Stay (Permesso di Soggiorno) can work up to 20 hours per week during the academic year without needing a separate work permit. During summer holidays (June–September), they can work full-time. The student visa itself authorises part-time work.

How much can Indian students earn working part-time in Italy?

Indian students working 20 hours/week in Italy typically earn €600–900/month (₹54,000–81,000). IT students doing tech internships earn €900–1,400/month (₹81,000–1,26,000). Food delivery workers (Glovo, JustEat) earn €900–1,200/month (₹81,000–1,08,000) due to flexible hours and higher per-hour rates.

Is Italian language necessary to work part-time in Italy?

Not always. In Milan specifically, many multinational companies, IT firms, and tourist-facing businesses operate in English. However, for hospitality, retail, and local restaurants — especially outside Milan — basic Italian (A2-B1 level) significantly increases job opportunities. Kadamb Overseas recommends learning basic Italian phrases before arrival.

What documents do Indian students need to work in Italy?

To work legally in Italy, Indian students need: (1) Valid Italian student visa, (2) Permit of Stay (Permesso di Soggiorno) — apply within 8 days of arrival, (3) Codice Fiscale (Italian tax number — free, get from Agenzia delle Entrate), (4) Italian bank account (for salary deposits — open at Poste Italiane or any bank). Kadamb Overseas assists all students with post-arrival setup before departure.