How much does a high school teacher make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹30,520 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,202
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 2.0 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 | $107,800 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $88,480 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $77,110 |
| 99. Kiribati estimate | $4,383 |
| 100. India estimate | $4,202 |
| 101. Georgia estimate | $4,027 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $387 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Professor₹374,200
- Vocational teacher₹339,000
- Elementary school teacher₹344,800
- Preschool teacher₹290,800
- Education officer₹343,300
- Special needs teacher₹348,400
- Esol teacher₹295,200
- Music teacher₹305,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a high school teacher make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹30,520 a month, ₹366,200 a year.
How much does a high school teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹313,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹430,000.
Which country pays a high school teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $76,400 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a high school teacher make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $72,040 a year against $4,202 in India, 17.1 times more.
Who makes more, a high school teacher or a vocational teacher?
A high school teacher: ₹366,200 a year against ₹339,000 for a vocational teacher, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate