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How much does a prison teacher make in South Africa?

R 165,900a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 13,830 a month. estimate

Equals
$10,080
Compared with the median pay in South Africa
2.5 times
Data from
2020

Where South Africa ranks among 143 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandSpainSenegalNigeriaSouth Africa, rank 58

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What teaching professionals not elsewhere classified earn in South Africa
Lowest 10%: R 138,900Median: R 165,900Highest 10%: R 205,300

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$91,930
2. Luxembourg estimate$75,470
3. Germany$71,020
57. Malaysia estimate$10,460
58. South Africa estimate$10,080
59. Marshall Islands estimate$9,761
143. Nigeria estimate$330
Compare teaching professionals not elsewhere classified in 143 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a prison teacher make a month in South Africa?

The median gross salary is R 13,830 a month, R 165,900 a year.

How much does a prison teacher make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 138,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 205,300.

Which country pays a prison teacher the most?

Germany, with a median of $71,020 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a prison teacher make more in South Africa or in United States?

In United States: $52,480 a year against $10,080 in South Africa, 5.2 times more.

Who makes more, a prison teacher or an education officer?

An education officer: R 182,400 a year against R 165,900 for a prison teacher, 1.1 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate