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How much does an elementary school teacher make in Türkiye?

₺646,600a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₺53,880 a month. estimate

Equals
$16,390
Compared with the median pay in Türkiye
1.8 times
Data from
2025

Where Türkiye ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $200 k $SwitzerlandSenegalNigeriaTürkiye, rank 46

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

What primary school teachers earn in Türkiye
Lowest 10%: ₺575,900Median: ₺646,600Highest 10%: ₺784,000

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
45. Poland estimate$17,870
46. Türkiye estimate$16,390
47. Uruguay estimate$16,080
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 Türkiye?

The median gross salary is ₺53,880 a month, ₺646,600 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 ₺575,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₺784,000.

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 Türkiye or in United States?

In United States: $64,090 a year against $16,390 in Türkiye, 3.9 times more.

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

An elementary school teacher: ₺646,600 a year against ₺545,200 for a preschool teacher, 1.2 times more.

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