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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.
Compensation
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 trajectory
School Counselors typically progress to Principal, Academic Coordinator roles, or into department head, coordinator, and vice-principal positions.
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School Counselor jobs by city
School Counselor jobs in Delhi
1.3K openings · India
School Counselor jobs in Mumbai
1.4K openings · India
School Counselor jobs in Bangalore
1.4K openings · India
School Counselor jobs in Hyderabad
1.2K openings · India
School Counselor jobs in Chennai
1.1K openings · India
School Counselor jobs in Pune
1.1K openings · India
School Counselor jobs in Kolkata
900 openings · India
School Counselor jobs in Ahmedabad
945 openings · India
School Counselor jobs in Gurgaon
1.2K openings · India
School Counselor jobs in Noida
1.2K openings · India
School Counselor jobs in Jaipur
810 openings · India
School Counselor jobs in Lucknow
765 openings · India
School Counselor jobs in Chandigarh
855 openings · India
School Counselor jobs in Indore
810 openings · India
School Counselor jobs in Bhopal
720 openings · India
School Counselor jobs in Kochi
855 openings · India
School Counselor jobs in Coimbatore
765 openings · India
School Counselor jobs in Nagpur
720 openings · India
School Counselor jobs in Patna
675 openings · India
School Counselor jobs in Dehradun
765 openings · India
School Counselor jobs in Surat
810 openings · India
School Counselor jobs in Vadodara
765 openings · India
School Counselor jobs in Rajkot
720 openings · India
School Counselor jobs in Nashik
720 openings · India
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.