How much does an elementary school teacher make in Malawi?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MWK 28,740 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $946
- Compared with the median pay in Malawi
- 2.9 times
- Data from
- 2013
Where Malawi 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 |
| 142. Gambia estimate | $951 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $946 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $364 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Preschool teacherMWK 290,800
- ProfessorMWK 374,200
- Vocational teacherMWK 339,000
- High school teacherMWK 366,200
- Education officerMWK 343,300
- Special needs teacherMWK 348,400
- Esol teacherMWK 295,200
- Music teacherMWK 305,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make a month in Malawi?
The median gross salary is MWK 28,740 a month, MWK 344,800 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 MWK 307,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MWK 418,200.
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 Malawi or in United States?
In United States: $64,090 a year against $946 in Malawi, 67.7 times more.
Who makes more, an elementary school teacher or a preschool teacher?
An elementary school teacher: MWK 344,800 a year against MWK 290,800 for a preschool teacher, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2013. How we calculate