School Faculty
Sociology Teacher in India
Teaches sociology, social structures, and research methods.
Median Salary
₹5.5 LPA
₹3.8 LPA – ₹8.0 LPA
Demand Score
70/100
Moderate
Monthly Openings
700
across India
YoY Growth
+7%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for sociology teachers in India is steady. Hiring institutions report a 7% 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 sociology 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
Sociology Teachers typically progress to Tutor, Corporate Trainer roles, or into department head, coordinator, and vice-principal positions.
Key Responsibilities
- •Plan and deliver structured Sociology Teacher 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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Sociology Teacher jobs by city
Sociology Teacher jobs in Delhi
980 openings · ₹6.3 LPA
Sociology Teacher jobs in Mumbai
1.1K openings · ₹6.9 LPA
Sociology Teacher jobs in Bangalore
1.1K openings · ₹6.6 LPA
Sociology Teacher jobs in Hyderabad
910 openings · ₹6.1 LPA
Sociology Teacher jobs in Chennai
840 openings · ₹5.8 LPA
Sociology Teacher jobs in Pune
875 openings · ₹5.9 LPA
Sociology Teacher salary insights
Hiring by institution type
Schools hiring Sociology Teachers
K-12 schools across CBSE, ICSE, IB, IGCSE, and state boards form the largest hiring base for educators in India
Colleges hiring Sociology Teachers
Undergraduate colleges hire lecturers, assistant professors, and trainers across arts, science, and commerce streams
Universities hiring Sociology Teachers
Universities recruit professors, assistant professors, and research faculty, with strong demand at top private and central institutions
Coaching Institutes hiring Sociology Teachers
Coaching institutes drive intense hiring for JEE, NEET, UPSC, and foundation faculty across metro and tier-2 cities
EdTech Companies hiring Sociology Teachers
EdTech companies hire instructors, coding mentors, and trainers for online cohort programs and live class platforms
Skill Training Centers hiring Sociology 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 Sociology 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.