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  "topic": "pgt-teacher-salary-in-india",
  "question": "What is the average PGT teacher salary in India?",
  "short_answer": "PGT teachers in India earn roughly ₹4.5–9 LPA in private schools and ₹6–12 LPA in Kendriya/Navodaya Vidyalayas.",
  "answer_md": "## PGT teacher salary in India\n\n- **Private CBSE / ICSE schools (Tier-1 metros)**: ₹5.5–9 LPA typical, ₹10–14 LPA at top IB / IGCSE schools.\n- **Private schools (Tier-2 cities)**: ₹3.5–6 LPA.\n- **Kendriya Vidyalaya (KVS) PGT**: entry ~₹47,600 basic (Level 8, 7th CPC), ₹7.5–12 LPA CTC with allowances.\n- **Navodaya Vidyalaya (NVS) PGT**: mirrors KVS pay scale.\n- **State government PGT**: ₹5–10 LPA depending on state pay commission.\n\nAllowances (HRA, DA, transport) can add 25–40% on top of basic in government schools. Private schools rarely disclose salary publicly; SchoolJobsIndia estimates bands from posted vacancies.\n\n_Updated 2026._",
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  "role": "PGT",
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  "updated_at": "2026-07-08T07:17:39.116842+00:00"
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