How much does an elementary school teacher make in Uruguay?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is UYU 53,880 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $16,080
- Compared with the median pay in Uruguay
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Uruguay 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 |
| 46. Türkiye estimate | $16,390 |
| 47. Uruguay estimate | $16,080 |
| 48. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $15,230 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $364 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Preschool teacherUYU 545,200
- ProfessorUYU 701,600
- Vocational teacherUYU 635,700
- High school teacherUYU 686,600
- Education officerUYU 643,700
- Special needs teacherUYU 653,300
- Esol teacherUYU 553,600
- Music teacherUYU 572,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make a month in Uruguay?
The median gross salary is UYU 53,880 a month, UYU 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 UYU 575,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than UYU 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 Uruguay or in United States?
In United States: $64,090 a year against $16,080 in Uruguay, 4.0 times more.
Who makes more, an elementary school teacher or a preschool teacher?
An elementary school teacher: UYU 646,600 a year against UYU 545,200 for a preschool teacher, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate