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Professors are senior academics setting curriculum direction, leading research labs, and shaping institutional reputation.
Median Salary
₹22.0 LPA
₹15.4 LPA – ₹31.9 LPA
Demand Score
79/100
Moderate
Monthly Openings
540
across India
YoY Growth
+8%
rolling 12 months
Market outlook
Demand for professors in India is steady. Hiring institutions report a 8% year-on-year increase in mandates, driven by new program launches and NAAC-driven faculty additions.
Compensation
Compensation typically falls between ₹15.4 LPA and ₹31.9 LPA, with experienced professors in India commanding ₹31.9 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 trajectory
Professors typically progress to Assistant Professor, Lecturer roles, or into senior faculty, research, and leadership tracks.
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Professor jobs by city
Professor jobs in Delhi
756 openings · India
Professor jobs in Mumbai
810 openings · India
Professor jobs in Bangalore
864 openings · India
Professor jobs in Hyderabad
702 openings · India
Professor jobs in Chennai
648 openings · India
Professor jobs in Pune
675 openings · India
Professor jobs in Kolkata
540 openings · India
Professor jobs in Ahmedabad
567 openings · India
Professor jobs in Gurgaon
729 openings · India
Professor jobs in Noida
702 openings · India
Professor jobs in Jaipur
486 openings · India
Professor jobs in Lucknow
459 openings · India
Professor jobs in Chandigarh
513 openings · India
Professor jobs in Indore
486 openings · India
Professor jobs in Bhopal
432 openings · India
Professor jobs in Kochi
513 openings · India
Professor jobs in Coimbatore
459 openings · India
Professor jobs in Nagpur
432 openings · India
Professor jobs in Patna
405 openings · India
Professor jobs in Dehradun
459 openings · India
Professor jobs in Surat
486 openings · India
Professor jobs in Vadodara
459 openings · India
Professor jobs in Rajkot
432 openings · India
Professor jobs in Nashik
432 openings · India
Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Professor in India is around ₹22.0 LPA, typically ranging from ₹15.4 LPA to ₹31.9 LPA based on experience, qualifications, and institution type.