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Associate professor salary in India

How much does an Associate Professor make in India?

Average base salary

₹65,672

The average salary for a associate professor is ₹65,672 per month in India. 70 salaries reported, updated at 13 February 2026

Associate Professor job openings in India

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Associate Professor /Pharmaceu...
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Tiruttani, Tamil Nadu
₹15,000 - ₹20,000 a month
Full-time
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Highest paying companies for Associate Professor in India

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
GLA UNIVERSITY
 
₹17,70,000per year
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Amrita University
 
₹16,80,000per year
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Team Lease
 
₹16,44,784per year
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MVJ Medical College & Research...
 
₹15,00,006per year
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Miles Education
 
₹13,80,000per year
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GD Goenka University
 
₹13,20,000per year
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Highest paying cities near India for Associate Professors

  1. Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh
    ₹1,48,684 per month
  2. Hyderabad, Telangana
    ₹1,30,830 per month
  3. Tiruchchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
    ₹86,570 per month
  4. Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    ₹77,724 per month
  5. Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
    ₹61,304 per month

Where can an Associate Professor earn more?

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

Adjunct Professor

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Assistant Professor

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Average ₹28,135 per month

Professor

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Average ₹35,194 per month