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Teacher Salary in India

Teachers plan lessons, instruct students, and assess learning across subjects and grades. The India median is $12,881 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$12,881
per year
Monthly (national)
$1,073
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$12,881
Jaipur, IN
Hourly (national)
$6.19
varies by city

Teacher salary by city in India

CityPer year
Jaipur, IN$12,881
Lucknow, IN$12,881
Nagpur, IN$12,881
Bhopal, IN$12,881
Patna, IN$12,881
Kallakurichi, IN$12,881
Bangalore, IN$9,875
Mumbai, IN$9,770
Delhi, IN$9,268
Hyderabad, IN$8,891
Chennai, IN$8,022
Kolkata, IN$5,896

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a teacher make in India?
The national median teacher salary in India is about ₹12,30,000 per year (₹1,02,500 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₹5,63,000 to ₹12,30,000.
Which India city pays teachers the most?
Jaipur, IN pays the most at about ₹12,30,000 per year.
Which India city pays teachers the least?
Among cities we cover, Kolkata, IN is on the lower end at about ₹5,63,000 per year for a teacher.
What is the typical salary range for a teacher in India?
Across India cities we cover, teacher pay commonly spans from about ₹4,25,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₹16,35,900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many India cities have teacher salary data?
Pay by Role publishes teacher pay for 12 cities in India, all shown in INR.
Is teacher in demand in India?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +1% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Professor, School Principal.