How much does an elementary school teacher make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹28,740 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,956
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 1.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $101,500 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $83,320 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $72,610 |
| 99. Kiribati estimate | $4,127 |
| 100. India estimate | $3,956 |
| 101. Georgia estimate | $3,792 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $364 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Preschool teacher₹290,800
- Professor₹374,200
- Vocational teacher₹339,000
- High school teacher₹366,200
- Education officer₹343,300
- Special needs teacher₹348,400
- Esol teacher₹295,200
- Music teacher₹305,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹28,740 a month, ₹344,800 a year.
How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹307,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹418,200.
Which country pays an elementary school teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $69,540 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an elementary school teacher make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $64,090 a year against $3,956 in India, 16.2 times more.
Who makes more, an elementary school teacher or a preschool teacher?
An elementary school teacher: ₹344,800 a year against ₹290,800 for a preschool teacher, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate