How much does a high school teacher make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 16,210 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $11,820
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 2.9 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 | $107,800 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $88,480 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $77,110 |
| 58. Malaysia estimate | $12,270 |
| 59. South Africa estimate | $11,820 |
| 60. Marshall Islands estimate | $11,440 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $387 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- ProfessorR 198,800
- Vocational teacherR 180,100
- Elementary school teacherR 183,200
- Preschool teacherR 154,500
- Education officerR 182,400
- Special needs teacherR 185,100
- Esol teacherR 156,800
- Music teacherR 162,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a high school teacher make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 16,210 a month, R 194,500 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 R 166,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 228,400.
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 South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $72,040 a year against $11,820 in South Africa, 6.1 times more.
Who makes more, a high school teacher or a vocational teacher?
A high school teacher: R 194,500 a year against R 180,100 for a vocational teacher, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate