How much does an elementary school teacher make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 15,270 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $11,130
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 2.8 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa 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 |
| 58. Malaysia estimate | $11,550 |
| 59. South Africa estimate | $11,130 |
| 60. Marshall Islands estimate | $10,780 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $364 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Preschool teacherR 154,500
- ProfessorR 198,800
- Vocational teacherR 180,100
- High school teacherR 194,500
- Education officerR 182,400
- Special needs teacherR 185,100
- Esol teacherR 156,800
- Music teacherR 162,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 15,270 a month, R 183,200 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 R 163,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 222,100.
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 South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $64,090 a year against $11,130 in South Africa, 5.8 times more.
Who makes more, an elementary school teacher or a preschool teacher?
An elementary school teacher: R 183,200 a year against R 154,500 for a preschool teacher, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate