Salary Guide
Pre-Primary Teacher salary in India
Median compensation for Pre-Primary Teachers sits at ₹3.8 LPA, with experienced educators earning up to ₹5.5 LPA in premium institutions and international curriculum schools.
Low
₹2.7 LPA
entry / tier-3
Median
₹3.8 LPA
national average
High
₹5.5 LPA
experienced / metro
Demand
89/100
+11% YoY
What drives compensation
Compensation typically falls between ₹2.7 LPA and ₹5.5 LPA, with experienced pre-primarys in India commanding ₹5.5 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 pre-primary teachers in India is robust. Hiring institutions report a 11% year-on-year increase in mandates, driven by expanding K-12 networks, new branch openings, and curriculum upgrades.
Pre-Primary Teacher salary by city
| City | Median |
|---|---|
| Delhi · Delhi | ₹4.4 LPA |
| Mumbai · Maharashtra | ₹4.8 LPA |
| Bangalore · Karnataka | ₹4.6 LPA |
| Hyderabad · Telangana | ₹4.2 LPA |
| Chennai · Tamil Nadu | ₹4.0 LPA |
| Pune · Maharashtra | ₹4.1 LPA |
| Kolkata · West Bengal | ₹3.6 LPA |
| Ahmedabad · Gujarat | ₹3.5 LPA |
| Gurgaon · Haryana | ₹4.5 LPA |
| Noida · Uttar Pradesh | ₹4.3 LPA |
| Jaipur · Rajasthan | ₹3.2 LPA |
| Lucknow · Uttar Pradesh | ₹3.0 LPA |
| Chandigarh · Chandigarh | ₹3.6 LPA |
| Indore · Madhya Pradesh | ₹3.1 LPA |
| Bhopal · Madhya Pradesh | ₹3.0 LPA |
| Kochi · Kerala | ₹3.6 LPA |
| Coimbatore · Tamil Nadu | ₹3.2 LPA |
| Nagpur · Maharashtra | ₹3.0 LPA |