How much does a high school teacher make in Jamaica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is JMD 59,600 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $6,447
- Compared with the median pay in Jamaica
- 3.4 times
- Data from
- 2014
Where Jamaica 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 |
| 85. Mongolia estimate | $6,456 |
| 86. Jamaica estimate | $6,447 |
| 87. Moldova estimate | $6,375 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $387 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- ProfessorJMD 730,800
- Vocational teacherJMD 662,100
- Elementary school teacherJMD 673,500
- Preschool teacherJMD 567,900
- Education officerJMD 670,500
- Special needs teacherJMD 680,500
- Esol teacherJMD 576,600
- Music teacherJMD 595,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a high school teacher make a month in Jamaica?
The median gross salary is JMD 59,600 a month, JMD 715,200 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 JMD 612,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than JMD 839,800.
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 Jamaica or in United States?
In United States: $72,040 a year against $6,447 in Jamaica, 11.2 times more.
Who makes more, a high school teacher or a vocational teacher?
A high school teacher: JMD 715,200 a year against JMD 662,100 for a vocational teacher, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2014. How we calculate