School Faculty
History Teacher in India
History teachers connect past patterns to present realities, building civic awareness alongside academic depth.
Median Salary
₹5.6 LPA
₹3.9 LPA – ₹8.1 LPA
Demand Score
74/100
Moderate
Monthly Openings
1.2K
across India
YoY Growth
+9%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for history teachers in India is steady. Hiring institutions report a 9% year-on-year increase in mandates, driven by expanding K-12 networks, new branch openings, and curriculum upgrades.
Salary Trend
Compensation typically falls between ₹3.9 LPA and ₹8.1 LPA, with experienced history teachers in India commanding ₹8.1 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
History Teachers typically progress to Geography Teacher, English Teacher roles, or into department head, coordinator, and vice-principal positions.
Key Responsibilities
- •Plan source-based, inquiry-led history modules
- •Integrate primary documents and field visits
- •Mentor students in historical research
Qualifications
- •M.A. History
- •B.Ed for school roles
- •NET / SET for college positions
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History Teacher jobs by city
History Teacher jobs in Delhi
1.7K openings · ₹6.4 LPA
History Teacher jobs in Mumbai
1.8K openings · ₹7.0 LPA
History Teacher jobs in Bangalore
1.9K openings · ₹6.7 LPA
History Teacher jobs in Hyderabad
1.6K openings · ₹6.2 LPA
History Teacher jobs in Chennai
1.4K openings · ₹5.9 LPA
History Teacher jobs in Pune
1.5K openings · ₹6.0 LPA
History Teacher salary insights
Hiring by institution type
Schools hiring History Teachers
K-12 schools across CBSE, ICSE, IB, IGCSE, and state boards form the largest hiring base for educators in India
Colleges hiring History Teachers
Undergraduate colleges hire lecturers, assistant professors, and trainers across arts, science, and commerce streams
Universities hiring History Teachers
Universities recruit professors, assistant professors, and research faculty, with strong demand at top private and central institutions
Coaching Institutes hiring History Teachers
Coaching institutes drive intense hiring for JEE, NEET, UPSC, and foundation faculty across metro and tier-2 cities
EdTech Companies hiring History Teachers
EdTech companies hire instructors, coding mentors, and trainers for online cohort programs and live class platforms
Skill Training Centers hiring History 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 History Teacher in India is around ₹5.6 LPA, typically ranging from ₹3.9 LPA to ₹8.1 LPA based on experience, qualifications, and institution type.