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How much does an elementary school teacher make in Paraguay?

₲48,492,000a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₲4,041,000 a month. estimate

Equals
$6,427
Compared with the median pay in Paraguay
1.4 times
Data from
2025

Where Paraguay ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $200 k $SwitzerlandHungaryNigeriaParaguay, rank 84

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

What primary school teachers earn in Paraguay
Lowest 10%: ₲43,194,800Median: ₲48,492,000Highest 10%: ₲58,802,800

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
83. Jordan estimate$6,830
84. Paraguay estimate$6,427
85. Mongolia estimate$6,079
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 Paraguay?

The median gross salary is ₲4,041,000 a month, ₲48,492,000 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 ₲43,194,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₲58,802,800.

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 Paraguay or in United States?

In United States: $64,090 a year against $6,427 in Paraguay, 10.0 times more.

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

An elementary school teacher: ₲48,492,000 a year against ₲40,890,200 for a preschool teacher, 1.2 times more.

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