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Assistant professor salary in India, 2026

How much does an Assistant Professor make in India?

Average base salary

₹28,135

The average salary for a assistant professor is ₹28,135 per month in India. 612 salaries reported, updated at 10 July 2026

Assistant Professor job openings in India

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Physiology - Assistant Profess...
Medical College and Hospital4.8out of 5 stars.
Bengaluru Rural District, Karnataka
Full-time
5 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Assistant Professor in India

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
NIMS UNIVERSITY
 
₹15,20,000per year
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SIKKIM UNIVERSITY
 
₹15,00,000per year
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ALLIANCE UNIVERSITY
 
₹13,22,667per year
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BITS Pilani
 
₹12,20,000per year
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Team Lease
 
₹12,16,082per year
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GLA UNIVERSITY
 
₹11,77,500per year
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Highest paying cities near India for Assistant Professors

  1. Gurgaon, Haryana
    ₹54,321 per month
  2. Hyderabad, Telangana
    ₹54,289 per month
  3. Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    ₹49,300 per month
  4. Bengaluru, Karnataka
    ₹43,501 per month
  5. Dehra Dun, Uttarakhand
    ₹40,535 per month

Where can an Assistant Professor earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Assistant Professor get paid in India?

Adjunct Professor

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Associate Professor

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Average ₹65,672 per month

Professor

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Average ₹35,194 per month