How much does a preschool teacher make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹24,230 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,336
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $85,580 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $70,260 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $61,220 |
| 98. Kiribati estimate | $3,480 |
| 99. India estimate | $3,336 |
| 100. Georgia estimate | $3,198 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $307 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Elementary school teacher₹344,800
- 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 a preschool teacher make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹24,230 a month, ₹290,800 a year.
How much does a preschool teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹260,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹352,100.
Which country pays a preschool teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $57,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a preschool teacher make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $42,690 a year against $3,336 in India, 12.8 times more.
Who makes more, a preschool teacher or an elementary school 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