How much does an elementary school teacher make in the Dominican Republic?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is DOP 48,640 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $9,417
- Compared with the median pay in the Dominican Republic
- 2.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the Dominican Republic ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $101,500 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $83,320 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $72,610 |
| 65. Colombia estimate | $9,571 |
| 66. Dominican Republic estimate | $9,417 |
| 67. Mauritius estimate | $9,287 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $364 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Preschool teacherDOP 492,200
- ProfessorDOP 633,400
- Vocational teacherDOP 573,900
- High school teacherDOP 619,900
- Education officerDOP 581,100
- Special needs teacherDOP 589,800
- Esol teacherDOP 499,700
- Music teacherDOP 516,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make a month in the Dominican Republic?
The median gross salary is DOP 48,640 a month, DOP 583,700 a year.
How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around DOP 519,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than DOP 707,800.
Which country pays an elementary school teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $69,540 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an elementary school teacher make more in the Dominican Republic or in United States?
In United States: $64,090 a year against $9,417 in the Dominican Republic, 6.8 times more.
Who makes more, an elementary school teacher or a preschool teacher?
An elementary school teacher: DOP 583,700 a year against DOP 492,200 for a preschool teacher, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate