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How much does an elementary school teacher make in Iceland?

kr 9,249,900a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is kr 770,800 a month. estimate

Equals
$72,610
Compared with the median pay in Iceland
1.0 times
Data from
2022

Where Iceland ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $200 k $HungarySenegalNigeriaIceland, rank 3

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.

What primary school teachers earn in Iceland
Lowest 10%: kr 8,239,400Median: kr 9,249,900Highest 10%: kr 11,216,700

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
4. Germany$69,540
144. Nigeria estimate$364
Compare primary school teachers in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does an elementary school teacher make a month in Iceland?

The median gross salary is kr 770,800 a month, kr 9,249,900 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 kr 8,239,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than kr 11,216,700.

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 Iceland or in United States?

In Iceland: $72,610 a year against $64,090 in United States, 1.1 times more.

Who makes more, an elementary school teacher or a preschool teacher?

An elementary school teacher: kr 9,249,900 a year against kr 7,799,800 for a preschool teacher, 1.2 times more.

Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate