Salary guide
Kerala Salary Guide 2026
Kerala ശമ്പള വിവരം 2026
Honest monthly salary benchmarks across Kerala professions — so you know your worth before you apply.
Median salary by role (per month)
Format: min · median · max. Based on Kerala market data 2026.
What moves your salary
- Experience — each 2–3 years typically adds a band.
- Location — Ernakulam/Trivandrum pay more than smaller districts.
- Qualification & verification — KNMC/KTET-verified candidates earn more.
- Sector — IT and healthcare lead; cooperative/govt offer stability.
ശമ്പളം negotiate ചെയ്യാൻ (negotiation tips)
- നിങ്ങളുടെ market rate അറിയുക — ഈ guide reference ആക്കുക.
- Take-home അല്ല, total CTC ചോദിക്കുക (PF, ESI, allowances).
- Verified certificates (KNMC/KTET) leverage ആയി ഉപയോഗിക്കുക.
- Competing offer ഉണ്ടെങ്കിൽ politely പറയുക.