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Hire Headmasters — faster, vetted, India-wide
Schools, coaching institutes, and edtech companies use CosmoQuick to source qualified Headmasters. Post your requirement and get matched in days, not months.
Median Salary
₹20.0 LPA
₹14.0 LPA – ₹29.0 LPA
Demand Score
76/100
Moderate
Monthly Openings
280
across India
YoY Growth
+9%
rolling 12 months
Why institutions hire on CosmoQuick
CosmoQuick matches educators on subject, board, qualifications, and location — eliminating the weeks lost in unstructured search. Hiring teams see vetted, ready-to-interview profiles.
Market outlook
Demand for headmasters in India is steady. Hiring institutions report a 9% year-on-year increase in mandates, driven by institutional restructuring and accreditation cycles.
Compensation context
Compensation typically falls between ₹14.0 LPA and ₹29.0 LPA, with experienced headmasters in India commanding ₹29.0 LPA+ in premium institutions and international-curriculum schools. Total cost-to-company often includes performance incentives, professional development stipends, and accommodation for residential schools.
For Schools, Colleges & EdTech
Post your Headmaster hiring request
It takes minutes. Shortlisted profiles arrive within 48–72 hours.
Hire Headmasters by city
Hire Headmasters in Delhi
392 openings
Hire Headmasters in Mumbai
420 openings
Hire Headmasters in Bangalore
448 openings
Hire Headmasters in Hyderabad
364 openings
Hire Headmasters in Chennai
336 openings
Hire Headmasters in Pune
350 openings
Hire Headmasters in Kolkata
280 openings
Hire Headmasters in Ahmedabad
294 openings
Hire Headmasters in Gurgaon
378 openings
Institution types hiring this role
Schools hiring Headmasters
K-12 schools across CBSE, ICSE, IB, IGCSE, and state boards form the largest hiring base for educators in India
Colleges hiring Headmasters
Undergraduate colleges hire lecturers, assistant professors, and trainers across arts, science, and commerce streams
Universities hiring Headmasters
Universities recruit professors, assistant professors, and research faculty, with strong demand at top private and central institutions
Coaching Institutes hiring Headmasters
Coaching institutes drive intense hiring for JEE, NEET, UPSC, and foundation faculty across metro and tier-2 cities
EdTech Companies hiring Headmasters
EdTech companies hire instructors, coding mentors, and trainers for online cohort programs and live class platforms
Skill Training Centers hiring Headmasters
Skill training centers hire trainers across coding, design, soft skills, and government skilling missions
Curriculum / boards
Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Headmaster in India is around ₹20.0 LPA, typically ranging from ₹14.0 LPA to ₹29.0 LPA based on experience, qualifications, and institution type.