How much does a prison teacher make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹26,030 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,584
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 1.7 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 | $91,930 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $75,470 |
| 3. Germany | $71,020 |
| 98. Kiribati estimate | $3,738 |
| 99. India estimate | $3,584 |
| 100. Georgia estimate | $3,435 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $330 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Education officer₹343,300
- Special needs teacher₹348,400
- Esol teacher₹295,200
- Music teacher₹305,100
- Dance teacher₹190,900
- IT trainer₹335,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a prison teacher make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹26,030 a month, ₹312,400 a year.
How much does a prison teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹261,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹386,500.
Which country pays a prison teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $71,020 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a prison teacher make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $52,480 a year against $3,584 in India, 14.6 times more.
Who makes more, a prison teacher or an education officer?
An education officer: ₹343,300 a year against ₹312,400 for a prison teacher, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate