How much does a professor make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹31,180 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,293
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 2.1 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 | $110,100 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $90,410 |
| 3. United States | $84,060 |
| 99. Kiribati estimate | $4,478 |
| 100. India estimate | $4,293 |
| 101. Georgia estimate | $4,115 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $395 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Vocational teacher₹339,000
- High school teacher₹366,200
- 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 professor make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹31,180 a month, ₹374,200 a year.
How much does a professor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹299,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹504,400.
Which country pays a professor the most?
United States, with a median of $84,060 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a professor make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $84,060 a year against $4,293 in India, 19.6 times more.
Who makes more, a professor or a vocational teacher?
A professor: ₹374,200 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