Social Sector

Art Historian

Salary range₹2.4 – 4 LPA → ₹5 – 9 LPA Top hiring statesDelhi NCR, Maharashtra, Karnataka Current openingsNo jobs found

1 Description of the job

An art historian studies the history, meaning and context of art and architecture, researches artworks and writes and teaches about them.

Research and analyse artworks and styles
Write articles, catalogues and books
Teach or curate exhibitions

2 Skills required

Art history knowledge Research & writing Visual analysis Languages Communication Curiosity

3 Opportunities available in the market

Universities, museums, galleries and publishers employ art historians.

Universities and research institutes
Museums, galleries and auction houses
Publishers and heritage organisations

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹2.4 – 4 LPA≈ ₹20K – ₹33K / month

Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹5 – 9 LPA≈ ₹42K – ₹75K / month

Senior / specialist₹10 – 22 LPA≈ ₹83K – ₹1.83L / month

Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.

5 Job openings — which states have more

#	State	Main hubs	Demand
1	Delhi NCR Delhi, Gurugram, Noida	Delhi, Gurugram, Noida	High demand
2	Maharashtra Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	High demand
3	Karnataka Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru	Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru	Medium demand

Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)

Current openings — BiharCareer

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