How much does a preschool teacher make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 12,870 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $9,385
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 2.3 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $85,580 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $70,260 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $61,220 |
| 57. Malaysia estimate | $9,740 |
| 58. South Africa estimate | $9,385 |
| 59. Marshall Islands estimate | $9,087 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $307 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Elementary school teacherR 183,200
- ProfessorR 198,800
- Vocational teacherR 180,100
- High school teacherR 194,500
- Education officerR 182,400
- Special needs teacherR 185,100
- Esol teacherR 156,800
- Music teacherR 162,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 12,870 a month, R 154,500 a year.
How much does a preschool teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 138,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 187,100.
Which country pays a preschool teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $57,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a preschool teacher make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $42,690 a year against $9,385 in South Africa, 4.5 times more.
Who makes more, a preschool teacher or an elementary school teacher?
An elementary school teacher: R 183,200 a year against R 154,500 for a preschool teacher, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate