How much does an elementary school teacher make in Singapore?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is SGD 5,321 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $47,530
- Compared with the median pay in Singapore
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2021
Where Singapore 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 |
| 16. Finland estimate | $52,670 |
| 17. Singapore estimate | $47,530 |
| 18. Hong Kong SAR China estimate | $47,200 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $364 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Preschool teacherSGD 53,840
- ProfessorSGD 69,290
- Vocational teacherSGD 62,780
- High school teacherSGD 67,810
- Education officerSGD 63,570
- Special needs teacherSGD 64,520
- Esol teacherSGD 54,670
- Music teacherSGD 56,490
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make a month in Singapore?
The median gross salary is SGD 5,321 a month, SGD 63,850 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 SGD 56,880 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than SGD 77,430.
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 Singapore or in United States?
In United States: $64,090 a year against $47,530 in Singapore, 1.3 times more.
Who makes more, an elementary school teacher or a preschool teacher?
An elementary school teacher: SGD 63,850 a year against SGD 53,840 for a preschool teacher, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2021. How we calculate