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Head Teacher Salary in India (Updated 2025)

based on 323 latest salaries • updated: 10 Mar 2025
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Annual salary range

₹1 Lakh - ₹7 Lakhs

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Experience wise Head Teacher salaries

Years of experience Avg. Annual Salary
1 year
(7 salaries)
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₹1 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr

2 years
(28 salaries)
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₹1 L/yr - ₹3.8 L/yr

3 years
(48 salaries)
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₹1 L/yr - ₹4.2 L/yr

4 years
(47 salaries)
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₹1.1 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr

5 years
(37 salaries)
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₹0.8 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr

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Head Teacher Salary in India ranges between ₹1 Lakh to ₹7 Lakhs for 1 year of experience to 14 years of experience . Salary estimates are based on 323 latest salaries received from Head Teacher.
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Head Teacher salaries in different departments

Department Avg Annual Salary
Teaching & Training
Head Teacher Salary
1 - 14 years exp. (202 salaries)
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₹1 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr

Customer Success, Service & Operations
Head Teacher Salary
1 - 12 years exp. (4 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr

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Latest annual salaries shared by Head Teachers

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Lakshya

Head Teacher

6 years exp.

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St. Julius High School

Head Teacher

3 years exp.

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Tickle Right

Head Teacher

2 years exp.

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Maratha Vidya Prasarak Samaj

Head Teacher

5 years exp.

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Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandir

Head Teacher

3 years exp.

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KLAY Schools

Head Teacher

6 years exp.

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Self Coaching Classes

Head Teacher

5 years exp.

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U.N.I.C.S. Pre Schooling

Head Teacher

12 years exp.

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Sol's ARC

Head Teacher

6 years exp.

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Akshaya Play School

Head Teacher

4 years exp.

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Head Teacher Jobs in India

Head Teacher

· 0-5 years

Klay Schools

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3.8
₹2.5 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr

Gurgaon / Gurugram

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Head Teacher Salary By Locations

Locations Avg Annual Salary
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Head Teacher
2 - 11 years exp.
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₹1.2 L/yr - ₹4.3 L/yr

Mumbai
Head Teacher
1 - 14 years exp.
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₹0.8 L/yr - ₹7.6 L/yr

New Delhi
Head Teacher
1 - 10 years exp.
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₹0.6 L/yr - ₹4.2 L/yr

Gurgaon / Gurugram
Head Teacher
2 - 14 years exp.
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₹2.1 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr

Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Head Teacher
1 - 12 years exp.
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₹1.1 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr

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Head Teacher Salary By Industries

Industries Avg Annual Salary

Education & Training

Head Teacher
1 - 14 years exp.
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₹1 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr

EdTech

Head Teacher
2 - 10 years exp.
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₹1 L/yr - ₹39 L/yr

Government

Head Teacher
3 - 14 years exp.
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₹1.7 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr

Non-Profit

Head Teacher
2 - 8 years exp.
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₹1 L/yr - ₹1.5 L/yr

Federal Agencies

Head Teacher
3 - 14 years exp.
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₹1 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions about Head Teacher Salaries

What is the salary of a Head Teacher in India?
Salary for a Head Teacher in India ranges between ₹1.0 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 323 latest salaries received from various Head Teachers across industries.
What is the starting salary for a Head Teacher in India?
Average starting Salary for Head Teacher in India is around ₹1.0 Lakhs per year (₹8.3k per month). 1 year of minimum experience is required to be a Head Teacher.
What is the highest salary for a Head Teacher in India?
Highest salary that a Head Teacher can earn is ₹4.2 Lakhs per year (₹35.0k per month).
What are the top paying industries for Head Teacher in India?
What are the top paying cities for Head Teacher in India?
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Head Teacher?
These are the top skills of a Head Teacher based on 1 job posted by employers.
  • Teaching
  • Education

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