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How much does an elementary school teacher make in Moldova?

MDL 104,300a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MDL 8,693 a month. estimate

Equals
$6,003
Compared with the median pay in Moldova
1.2 times
Data from
2025

Where Moldova ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $200 k $SwitzerlandHungaryNigeriaMoldova, rank 87

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

What primary school teachers earn in Moldova
Lowest 10%: MDL 92,920Median: MDL 104,300Highest 10%: MDL 126,500

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
86. Jamaica estimate$6,071
87. Moldova estimate$6,003
88. Tonga estimate$5,865
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 Moldova?

The median gross salary is MDL 8,693 a month, MDL 104,300 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 MDL 92,920 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MDL 126,500.

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 Moldova or in United States?

In United States: $64,090 a year against $6,003 in Moldova, 10.7 times more.

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

An elementary school teacher: MDL 104,300 a year against MDL 87,960 for a preschool teacher, 1.2 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate