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  "topic": "ib-vs-cbse-schools-teacher-salary",
  "question": "Do IB schools pay teachers more than CBSE schools?",
  "short_answer": "Yes — IB schools in India typically pay 40–100% more than comparable CBSE schools, with PGT-equivalent salaries of ₹8–18 LPA.",
  "answer_md": "## IB vs CBSE — teacher pay\n\n- **IB / IGCSE schools**: ₹8–18 LPA for PGT-equivalent, ₹12–30 LPA for IB Diploma / DP coordinators.\n- **Top private CBSE schools**: ₹5.5–9 LPA for PGT.\n- **Government CBSE (KVS/NVS)**: ₹7.5–12 LPA CTC including allowances.\n\nIB schools expect an **IB Educator Certificate**, prior IB teaching experience, or a PGCE / Cambridge PDQ. B.Ed alone is usually not enough for IB DP subject teachers.",
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  "citation": "Do IB schools pay teachers more than CBSE schools? — schooljobsinindia.com/answers/ib-vs-cbse-schools-teacher-salary",
  "updated_at": "2026-07-08T07:17:39.116842+00:00"
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