Kindergarten Assistant salary in India

Average Yearly Salary of Kindergarten Assistant in India is approximately 749,697 INR (8,334 USD). Data is for 2025 and indicates a pre-tax value. The salary itself depends on multiple factors such as seniority, job performance, certifications, experience or any other bonuses. The value indicated is an average amount based on records we have in database. Real values may vary. The data is for orientational purposes.

What does Kindergarten Assistant do?

A kindergarten assistant is responsible for supporting the lead teacher in providing a safe and nurturing environment for young children aged 3 to 5 years old. They assist in planning and implementing age-appropriate activities that promote social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Kindergarten assistants help children with daily routines such as eating, dressing, and toileting, and ensure their safety during playtime and field trips. They also assist with classroom management, maintaining cleanliness, and organizing materials. Additionally, they communicate with parents about their child's progress and behavior.

Skills: Kindergarten assistant, Early childhood education, Childcare, Classroom support, Child development, Safety and supervision
Job industry: Education

How much does Kindergarten Assistant make?

Difference in salary year over year or average salary increase is approximately 3 %


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Salary comparison to National average

Is Kindergarten Assistant a well paid job?

No, our data shows that Kindergarten Assistant is quite an underpaid paid job. The salary varies based on experience. Meaning that even though Kindergarten Assistant might be a low paying job, with experience the salary might increase to satisfactory levels.

What is considered a high salary for Kindergarten Assistant?

High salary for Kindergarten Assistant would be somewhere between 824,667 INR and 1,087,061 INR. However this is an estimation based on Gaussian Distribution.

How much can you save working as Kindergarten Assistant in India?

Living in India the approximate monthly expenses are: 895 USD. This amount covers basic needs such as food, housing, clothing, healthcare and education costs for a single person. No luxury expenses such as traveling, leisure, hobbies are included in the estimation.

Estimated Yearly Salary: 749,697 INR
Estimated Monthly Salary: 62,475 INR
Estimated Weekly Salary: 14,417 INR per week
Estimated Hourly Salary: 360 INR per hour
Our data indicates that by working as Kindergarten Assistant you will not be able to save much money and will likely need to make adjustments to your lifestyle to go comfortably through the month.

NOTE: These values are estimates and are averaged for the whole country. Furthermore the value is likely exaggerated as no other expenses are taken into account in the projection. Unessential expenses are very subjective and are difficult to assess. Most likely the previously estimated number is significantly lower for majority of people. Expenses in different cities across the country may vary. Above values accuracy is low and is based on limited set of data obtained.

For more information regarding expenses in India, see costs of living in India.

Salary comparison to region and neighbouring coutries

Country's neighbours are: Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar (Burma), Afghanistan.
To make it easier for comparison a conversion from local currency to USD has been made (conversion rates may vary).

Estimated Yearly Salary for Kindergarten Assistant

Last revision of data: 2025-01-04

Salary increase per years of experience

Based on data available the salary increase per years of experience is as following

0 years (beginner) equals base salary

1 to 5 years of experience yields +12% salary increase

6 to 10 years of experience yields +25% salary increase

11 to 15 years of experience yields +16% salary increase

16 to 25 years of experience yields +9% salary increase

more than 25 years of experience yields +10% salary increase

NOTE: Details based on limited set of data. Percentages may vary. The salary increase over years of experience can vary widely based on factors such as job industry, job role, location, company size, and individual performance. To gain even larger increase in salary one is advised to switch jobs and / or employer.

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