School Faculty
School Counselor in India
School counselors support student wellbeing, academic planning, and career exploration across the school journey.
Median Salary
₹7.2 LPA
₹5.0 LPA – ₹10.4 LPA
Demand Score
84/100
High
Monthly Openings
900
across India
YoY Growth
+19%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for school counselors in India is robust. Hiring institutions report a 19% year-on-year increase in mandates, driven by expanding K-12 networks, new branch openings, and curriculum upgrades.
Salary Trend
Compensation typically falls between ₹5.0 LPA and ₹10.4 LPA, with experienced counselors in India commanding ₹10.4 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
School Counselors typically progress to Principal, Academic Coordinator roles, or into department head, coordinator, and vice-principal positions.
Key Responsibilities
- •Provide one-on-one counseling sessions
- •Run socio-emotional learning programs
- •Coordinate with parents and faculty
Qualifications
- •M.A. Psychology / M.Sc Counseling
- •RCI registration preferred
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School Counselor jobs by city
School Counselor jobs in Delhi
1.3K openings · ₹8.3 LPA
School Counselor jobs in Mumbai
1.4K openings · ₹9.0 LPA
School Counselor jobs in Bangalore
1.4K openings · ₹8.6 LPA
School Counselor jobs in Hyderabad
1.2K openings · ₹7.9 LPA
School Counselor jobs in Chennai
1.1K openings · ₹7.6 LPA
School Counselor jobs in Pune
1.1K openings · ₹7.8 LPA
School Counselor salary insights
Hiring by institution type
Schools hiring School Counselors
K-12 schools across CBSE, ICSE, IB, IGCSE, and state boards form the largest hiring base for educators in India
Colleges hiring School Counselors
Undergraduate colleges hire lecturers, assistant professors, and trainers across arts, science, and commerce streams
Universities hiring School Counselors
Universities recruit professors, assistant professors, and research faculty, with strong demand at top private and central institutions
Coaching Institutes hiring School Counselors
Coaching institutes drive intense hiring for JEE, NEET, UPSC, and foundation faculty across metro and tier-2 cities
EdTech Companies hiring School Counselors
EdTech companies hire instructors, coding mentors, and trainers for online cohort programs and live class platforms
Skill Training Centers hiring School 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 School Counselor in India is around ₹7.2 LPA, typically ranging from ₹5.0 LPA to ₹10.4 LPA based on experience, qualifications, and institution type.