What is the teacher salary in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala)?
In Kerala, private-school teachers in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram earn ₹2.5–4.2 LPA (PRT), ₹3.2–5.5 LPA (TGT) and ₹4.2–7 LPA (PGT) on average. Government-aided school salaries follow the Kerala pay commission and are typically 2× private-school scales after DA/pension.
Kerala's teacher labour market is unusual because government-aided schools pay significantly above private CBSE/ICSE schools.
Private schools (annual gross)
| Role | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRT | ₹2.7L | ₹3.3L | ₹4.0L |
| TGT | ₹3.5L | ₹4.2L | ₹5.2L |
| PGT | ₹4.6L | ₹5.6L | ₹6.8L |
Aided / government schools
After the Kerala 11th Pay Commission, entry-level HSST (equivalent to PGT) is ₹45,600 basic + DA + HRA, totalling ~₹9.5–11 LPA. Confirmed teachers with 10+ years cross ₹15 LPA.
Top private employers
- Bhavans Vidya Mandir (multiple branches)
- Choice School
- Global Public School
- Rajagiri Public School
- Toc H Public School
- Trivandrum International School (IB)
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Updated 8 Jul 2026 · JSON