How much does an elementary school teacher make in the Philippines?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₱27,310 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $5,721
- Compared with the median pay in the Philippines
- 1.7 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where the Philippines 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 |
| 88. Tonga estimate | $5,865 |
| 89. Philippines estimate | $5,721 |
| 90. Cape Verde estimate | $5,392 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $364 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Preschool teacher₱276,400
- Professor₱355,700
- Vocational teacher₱322,300
- High school teacher₱348,100
- Education officer₱326,300
- Special needs teacher₱331,200
- Esol teacher₱280,600
- Music teacher₱290,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make a month in the Philippines?
The median gross salary is ₱27,310 a month, ₱327,800 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 ₱292,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₱397,500.
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 the Philippines or in United States?
In United States: $64,090 a year against $5,721 in the Philippines, 11.2 times more.
Who makes more, an elementary school teacher or a preschool teacher?
An elementary school teacher: ₱327,800 a year against ₱276,400 for a preschool teacher, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate