Salary Guide
Education Researcher salary in India
Median compensation for Education Researchers sits at ₹12.0 LPA, with experienced educators earning up to ₹17.4 LPA in premium institutions and international curriculum schools.
Low
₹8.4 LPA
entry / tier-3
Median
₹12.0 LPA
national average
High
₹17.4 LPA
experienced / metro
Demand
74/100
+11% YoY
What drives compensation
Compensation typically falls between ₹8.4 LPA and ₹17.4 LPA, with experienced education researchers in India commanding ₹17.4 LPA+ in premium institutions and international-curriculum schools. Total cost-to-company often includes performance incentives, professional development stipends, and accommodation for residential schools.
Hiring outlook
Demand for education researchers in India is steady. Hiring institutions report a 11% year-on-year increase in mandates, driven by new program launches and NAAC-driven faculty additions.
Education Researcher salary by city
| City | Median |
|---|---|
| Delhi · Delhi | ₹13.8 LPA |
| Mumbai · Maharashtra | ₹15.0 LPA |
| Bangalore · Karnataka | ₹14.4 LPA |
| Hyderabad · Telangana | ₹13.2 LPA |
| Chennai · Tamil Nadu | ₹12.6 LPA |
| Pune · Maharashtra | ₹13.0 LPA |
| Kolkata · West Bengal | ₹11.4 LPA |
| Ahmedabad · Gujarat | ₹11.0 LPA |
| Gurgaon · Haryana | ₹14.2 LPA |
| Noida · Uttar Pradesh | ₹13.4 LPA |
| Jaipur · Rajasthan | ₹10.2 LPA |
| Lucknow · Uttar Pradesh | ₹9.6 LPA |
| Chandigarh · Chandigarh | ₹11.4 LPA |
| Indore · Madhya Pradesh | ₹9.8 LPA |
| Bhopal · Madhya Pradesh | ₹9.4 LPA |
| Kochi · Kerala | ₹11.4 LPA |
| Coimbatore · Tamil Nadu | ₹10.2 LPA |
| Nagpur |