Secondary School Teacher

Typical estimated monthly earnings

Rs 25,000 – 60,000

≈ Rs 5,10,000 per year (at mid-level)

Estimates only — not guaranteed salaries. Kathmandu Valley usually pays 15–25% more than smaller cities; remote and foreign clients often pay above local rates.

Government secondary teachers draw grade pay around Rs 40–50K+ with allowances (federal quota secondary Rs 48,058); private pay varies Rs 25–60K — a Kathmandu private teacher with 8 years reported Rs 60K.

About this job

Secondary teachers teach classes 9–12 at community (government) or private schools and +2 colleges.

What you’ll do

• Teach daily classes in your subject
• Prepare lesson plans and exams
• Check copies and publish results
• Manage classroom discipline
• Guide students for SEE/+2 board exams

Technical skills

Soft skills

Legally required

For government posts: Teaching Service Commission (TSC) license is legally required; permanent posts need a Bachelor’s (secondary level).

What employers commonly ask

Private schools commonly ask Bachelor’s/Master’s in the subject; TSC license preferred everywhere.

Training that helps

• TSC license exam preparation
• TPD (teacher professional development) trainings

Career path

Contract → TSC permanent → Higher grade; private: senior teacher/coordinator.

Demand outlook

Steady — constant TSC and private vacancies. Editorial estimate.

How to earn more as a Secondary School Teacher

A TSC license gives security in government schools; private tuition and extra shifts give cash on top.