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Professor Salary in India

Professors teach at the college level and often conduct original research in their field. The India median is $22,305 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$22,305
per year
Monthly (national)
$1,859
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$22,305
Jaipur, IN
Hourly (national)
$10.72
varies by city

Professor salary by city in India

CityPer year
Jaipur, IN$22,305
Lucknow, IN$22,305
Nagpur, IN$22,305
Bhopal, IN$22,305
Patna, IN$22,305
Kallakurichi, IN$22,305
Bangalore, IN$17,279
Mumbai, IN$16,965
Delhi, IN$15,708
Hyderabad, IN$15,708
Chennai, IN$14,137
Kolkata, IN$10,346

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a professor make in India?
The national median professor salary in India is about ₹21,30,000 per year (₹1,77,500 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₹9,88,000 to ₹21,30,000.
Which India city pays professors the most?
Jaipur, IN pays the most at about ₹21,30,000 per year.
Which India city pays professors the least?
Among cities we cover, Kolkata, IN is on the lower end at about ₹9,88,000 per year for a professor.
What is the typical salary range for a professor in India?
Across India cities we cover, professor pay commonly spans from about ₹7,45,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₹30,67,200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many India cities have professor salary data?
Pay by Role publishes professor pay for 12 cities in India, all shown in INR.
Is professor in demand in India?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Teacher, School Principal.