How much does a special needs teacher make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹29,040 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,998
- 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 | $102,600 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $84,190 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $73,360 |
| 99. Kiribati estimate | $4,170 |
| 100. India estimate | $3,998 |
| 101. Georgia estimate | $3,832 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $368 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Education officer₹343,300
- Esol teacher₹295,200
- Music teacher₹305,100
- Dance teacher₹190,900
- IT trainer₹335,700
- Prison teacher₹312,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special needs teacher make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹29,040 a month, ₹348,400 a year.
How much does a special needs teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹305,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹416,200.
Which country pays a special needs teacher the most?
United States, with a median of $68,620 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a special needs teacher make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $68,620 a year against $3,998 in India, 17.2 times more.
Who makes more, a special needs teacher or an esol teacher?
A special needs teacher: ₹348,400 a year against ₹295,200 for an esol teacher, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate