How much does a high school teacher make in the Dominican Republic?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is DOP 51,660 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,000
- Compared with the median pay in the Dominican Republic
- 2.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the Dominican Republic 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 | $107,800 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $88,480 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $77,110 |
| 65. Colombia estimate | $10,160 |
| 66. Dominican Republic estimate | $10,000 |
| 67. Mauritius estimate | $9,862 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $387 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- ProfessorDOP 633,400
- Vocational teacherDOP 573,900
- Elementary school teacherDOP 583,700
- Preschool teacherDOP 492,200
- Education officerDOP 581,100
- Special needs teacherDOP 589,800
- Esol teacherDOP 499,700
- Music teacherDOP 516,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a high school teacher make a month in the Dominican Republic?
The median gross salary is DOP 51,660 a month, DOP 619,900 a year.
How much does a high school teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around DOP 530,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than DOP 727,800.
Which country pays a high school teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $76,400 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a high school teacher make more in the Dominican Republic or in United States?
In United States: $72,040 a year against $10,000 in the Dominican Republic, 7.2 times more.
Who makes more, a high school teacher or a vocational teacher?
A high school teacher: DOP 619,900 a year against DOP 573,900 for a vocational teacher, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate