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Academic Counsellor Salary in India (2026)
₹22,500per month, median
Half of Academic Counsellor posts in India offer ₹18,000–₹27,500 a month. Based on 520 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹14,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹22,500 | ₹27,500 | ₹35,000 |
- Active posts
- 523
- Employers
- 358
- Open to freshers
- 36%
- New in 30 days
- 33
What to offer Academic Counsellor candidates in India
- Offer at least ₹22,500 a month to match the typical post in India; ₹27,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹20,000 — 11% below the overall median.
- Ask for Outbound only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹27,500 against ₹21,500.
- 33 new Academic Counsellor posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Academic Counsellor salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 188 | ₹20,000 |
| 1–2 years | 332 | ₹22,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 514 | ₹22,500 |
| Part-time | 6 | ₹18,800 |
Qualification asked
- Graduate58% · 302
- 12th pass41% · 216
- 10th pass1% · 4
- Below 10th0% · 1
Cities
Academic Counsellor salary by city in India
States
Academic Counsellor salary by state
| State | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | 120 | ₹22,500 |
| Karnataka | 98 | ₹25,800 |
| Tamil Nadu | 34 | ₹20,700 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 27 | ₹16,500 |
| Telangana | 26 | ₹19,800 |
| Gujarat | 22 | ₹22,500 |
| Bihar | 19 | ₹18,500 |
| West Bengal | 19 | ₹15,000 |
Market
Who is hiring in India
33 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Samyak It Solutions Private Limited39
- EduJam13
- Wtf: Fitness, Diet & Smart Gym10
- Gguaranteed Placement7
- Klynzo7
- CADD SCHOOL Pvt Ltd6
- Twiite Business6
- Xavier's Institute of Business Management Studies6
Skills premium
Skills that raise pay
Median monthly pay of posts that ask for the skill versus posts that do not.
| Skill | With | Without | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outbound | ₹27,500 | ₹21,500 | +28% |
| Sales | ₹23,500 | ₹21,500 | +9% |
Real offers
Recent Academic Counsellor posts with pay
- Academic CounsellorSamyak It Solutions Private Limited · Surat · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹15,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Academic CounsellorDelta Career Solution · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Academic CounsellorProdigy Educlasses · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
- Academic CounsellorSm Hr Nexus · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹20,000 – ₹50,000/month
- Academic CounsellorIndian Institute Of Fashion And Animation · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Academic CounsellorDr.Aravind'S Ivf Pvt Ltd · Coimbatore · 2+ yrs · 3 days ago₹16,800 – ₹26,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Academic Counsellor salary in India?
The median advertised salary is ₹22,500 a month across 520 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹18,000 and ₹27,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹35,000 or more.
What is the Academic Counsellor salary for freshers in India?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹20,000 a month, based on 188 jobs.
What do Academic Counsellor jobs pay experienced candidates in India?
1–2 years: ₹22,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in India pays the most for Academic Counsellor jobs?
Bengaluru (₹26,000), Delhi (₹25,000) and Mumbai (₹25,000) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Which skills raise Academic Counsellor salaries in India?
Outbound (+28%) and Sales (+9%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 520 active job posts for Academic Counsellor in India on BetterJobs that state a salary. Pay is converted to a monthly amount and rounded to the nearest ₹100; last updated 14 November 2026.
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