How much does an elementary school teacher make in Jamaica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is JMD 56,120 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $6,071
- Compared with the median pay in Jamaica
- 3.2 times
- Data from
- 2014
Where Jamaica 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 |
| 85. Mongolia estimate | $6,079 |
| 86. Jamaica estimate | $6,071 |
| 87. Moldova estimate | $6,003 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $364 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Preschool teacherJMD 567,900
- ProfessorJMD 730,800
- Vocational teacherJMD 662,100
- High school teacherJMD 715,200
- Education officerJMD 670,500
- Special needs teacherJMD 680,500
- Esol teacherJMD 576,600
- Music teacherJMD 595,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make a month in Jamaica?
The median gross salary is JMD 56,120 a month, JMD 673,500 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 JMD 599,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than JMD 816,700.
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 Jamaica or in United States?
In United States: $64,090 a year against $6,071 in Jamaica, 10.6 times more.
Who makes more, an elementary school teacher or a preschool teacher?
An elementary school teacher: JMD 673,500 a year against JMD 567,900 for a preschool teacher, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2014. How we calculate