School Faculty
Career Counselor in India
Guides students on careers, college applications, and aptitude.
Median Salary
₹8.0 LPA
₹5.6 LPA – ₹11.6 LPA
Demand Score
86/100
High
Monthly Openings
1.2K
across India
YoY Growth
+17%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for career counselors in India is robust. Hiring institutions report a 17% year-on-year increase in mandates, driven by expanding K-12 networks, new branch openings, and curriculum upgrades.
Salary Trend
Compensation typically falls between ₹5.6 LPA and ₹11.6 LPA, with experienced career counselors in India commanding ₹11.6 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
Career Counselors typically progress to Tutor, Corporate Trainer roles, or into department head, coordinator, and vice-principal positions.
Key Responsibilities
- •Plan and deliver structured Career Counselor programs
- •Design diagnostic assessments and remediation
- •Mentor learners through cohort and 1:1 sessions
- •Track outcomes and iterate on curriculum
Qualifications
- •Relevant postgraduate / professional qualification
- •Demonstrated teaching or training experience
- •Strong communication and pedagogy skills
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Career Counselor jobs by city
Career Counselor jobs in Delhi
1.7K openings · ₹9.2 LPA
Career Counselor jobs in Mumbai
1.8K openings · ₹10.0 LPA
Career Counselor jobs in Bangalore
1.9K openings · ₹9.6 LPA
Career Counselor jobs in Hyderabad
1.6K openings · ₹8.8 LPA
Career Counselor jobs in Chennai
1.4K openings · ₹8.4 LPA
Career Counselor jobs in Pune
1.5K openings · ₹8.6 LPA
Career Counselor salary insights
Hiring by institution type
Schools hiring Career Counselors
K-12 schools across CBSE, ICSE, IB, IGCSE, and state boards form the largest hiring base for educators in India
Colleges hiring Career Counselors
Undergraduate colleges hire lecturers, assistant professors, and trainers across arts, science, and commerce streams
Universities hiring Career Counselors
Universities recruit professors, assistant professors, and research faculty, with strong demand at top private and central institutions
Coaching Institutes hiring Career Counselors
Coaching institutes drive intense hiring for JEE, NEET, UPSC, and foundation faculty across metro and tier-2 cities
EdTech Companies hiring Career Counselors
EdTech companies hire instructors, coding mentors, and trainers for online cohort programs and live class platforms
Skill Training Centers hiring Career Counselors
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 Career Counselor in India is around ₹8.0 LPA, typically ranging from ₹5.6 LPA to ₹11.6 LPA based on experience, qualifications, and institution type.