School Faculty
Geography Teacher in India
Geography teachers blend physical sciences, social studies, and spatial analysis into a discipline that shapes sustainability literacy.
Median Salary
₹5.5 LPA
₹3.8 LPA – ₹8.0 LPA
Demand Score
70/100
Moderate
Monthly Openings
950
across India
YoY Growth
+8%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for geography 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 ₹3.8 LPA and ₹8.0 LPA, with experienced geography teachers in India commanding ₹8.0 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
Geography Teachers typically progress to History Teacher, Economics Teacher roles, or into department head, coordinator, and vice-principal positions.
Key Responsibilities
- •Teach physical, human, and economic geography
- •Run map work, GIS, and field surveys
- •Prepare board and competitive exam aspirants
Qualifications
- •M.A. / M.Sc Geography
- •B.Ed for school roles
- •GIS proficiency valued
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Geography Teacher jobs by city
Geography Teacher jobs in Delhi
1.3K openings · ₹6.3 LPA
Geography Teacher jobs in Mumbai
1.4K openings · ₹6.9 LPA
Geography Teacher jobs in Bangalore
1.5K openings · ₹6.6 LPA
Geography Teacher jobs in Hyderabad
1.2K openings · ₹6.1 LPA
Geography Teacher jobs in Chennai
1.1K openings · ₹5.8 LPA
Geography Teacher jobs in Pune
1.2K openings · ₹5.9 LPA
Geography Teacher salary insights
Hiring by institution type
Schools hiring Geography Teachers
K-12 schools across CBSE, ICSE, IB, IGCSE, and state boards form the largest hiring base for educators in India
Colleges hiring Geography Teachers
Undergraduate colleges hire lecturers, assistant professors, and trainers across arts, science, and commerce streams
Universities hiring Geography Teachers
Universities recruit professors, assistant professors, and research faculty, with strong demand at top private and central institutions
Coaching Institutes hiring Geography Teachers
Coaching institutes drive intense hiring for JEE, NEET, UPSC, and foundation faculty across metro and tier-2 cities
EdTech Companies hiring Geography Teachers
EdTech companies hire instructors, coding mentors, and trainers for online cohort programs and live class platforms
Skill Training Centers hiring Geography 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 Geography Teacher in India is around ₹5.5 LPA, typically ranging from ₹3.8 LPA to ₹8.0 LPA based on experience, qualifications, and institution type.