₹15,000–30,000/month at grassroots level; ₹40,000–70,000 at state association; ₹70,000–1,00,000 at PKL franchise level.
Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) has professionalised kabaddi coaching in India, creating salaried coaching and support staff roles at 12 franchise academies. State kabaddi associations also maintain full-time coaching positions. India's dominant global kabaddi position means coaching standards are high.
Required qualifications:
SAI or Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) coaching certification. NIS diploma in Kabaddi preferred for franchise roles.
Primary employers:
PKL franchises (Patna Pirates, Bengaluru Bulls, etc.), AKFI state associations, school kabaddi programmes, emerging kabaddi academies.