How much does a special needs teacher make in the Dominican Republic?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is DOP 49,150 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $9,515
- Compared with the median pay in the Dominican Republic
- 2.0 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 | $102,600 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $84,190 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $73,360 |
| 65. Colombia estimate | $9,671 |
| 66. Dominican Republic estimate | $9,515 |
| 67. Mauritius estimate | $9,384 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $368 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Education officerDOP 581,100
- Esol teacherDOP 499,700
- Music teacherDOP 516,400
- Dance teacherDOP 323,200
- IT trainerDOP 568,200
- Prison teacherDOP 528,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special needs teacher make a month in the Dominican Republic?
The median gross salary is DOP 49,150 a month, DOP 589,800 a year.
How much does a special needs teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around DOP 516,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than DOP 704,500.
Which country pays a special needs teacher the most?
United States, with a median of $68,620 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a special needs teacher make more in the Dominican Republic or in United States?
In United States: $68,620 a year against $9,515 in the Dominican Republic, 7.2 times more.
Who makes more, a special needs teacher or an esol teacher?
A special needs teacher: DOP 589,800 a year against DOP 499,700 for an esol teacher, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate