School Faculty
Art Teacher in India
Art teachers build visual literacy across drawing, painting, sculpture, and digital media in K-12 settings.
Median Salary
₹4.8 LPA
₹3.4 LPA – ₹7.0 LPA
Demand Score
72/100
Moderate
Monthly Openings
760
across India
YoY Growth
+8%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for art teachers in India is steady. Hiring institutions report a 8% year-on-year increase in mandates, driven by expanding K-12 networks, new branch openings, and curriculum upgrades.
Salary Trend
Compensation typically falls between ₹3.4 LPA and ₹7.0 LPA, with experienced art teachers in India commanding ₹7.0 LPA+ in premium institutions and international-curriculum schools. Total cost-to-company often includes performance incentives, professional development stipends, and accommodation for residential schools.
Career Path
Art Teachers typically progress to Music Teacher, Dance Teacher roles, or into department head, coordinator, and vice-principal positions.
Key Responsibilities
- •Teach visual arts across grades
- •Mentor portfolio building
- •Run annual art exhibitions
Qualifications
- •BFA / MFA
- •B.Ed preferred
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Art Teacher jobs by city
Art Teacher jobs in Delhi
1.1K openings · ₹5.5 LPA
Art Teacher jobs in Mumbai
1.1K openings · ₹6.0 LPA
Art Teacher jobs in Bangalore
1.2K openings · ₹5.8 LPA
Art Teacher jobs in Hyderabad
988 openings · ₹5.3 LPA
Art Teacher jobs in Chennai
912 openings · ₹5.0 LPA
Art Teacher jobs in Pune
950 openings · ₹5.2 LPA
Art Teacher salary insights
Hiring by institution type
Schools hiring Art Teachers
K-12 schools across CBSE, ICSE, IB, IGCSE, and state boards form the largest hiring base for educators in India
Colleges hiring Art Teachers
Undergraduate colleges hire lecturers, assistant professors, and trainers across arts, science, and commerce streams
Universities hiring Art Teachers
Universities recruit professors, assistant professors, and research faculty, with strong demand at top private and central institutions
Coaching Institutes hiring Art Teachers
Coaching institutes drive intense hiring for JEE, NEET, UPSC, and foundation faculty across metro and tier-2 cities
EdTech Companies hiring Art Teachers
EdTech companies hire instructors, coding mentors, and trainers for online cohort programs and live class platforms
Skill Training Centers hiring Art Teachers
Skill training centers hire trainers across coding, design, soft skills, and government skilling missions
Hiring by curriculum / board
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Art Teacher in India is around ₹4.8 LPA, typically ranging from ₹3.4 LPA to ₹7.0 LPA based on experience, qualifications, and institution type.