How much does a vocational teacher make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 15,010 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,940
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 2.7 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa ranks among 144 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 | $99,780 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $81,910 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $71,380 |
| 58. Malaysia estimate | $11,360 |
| 59. South Africa estimate | $10,940 |
| 60. Marshall Islands estimate | $10,590 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $358 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- ProfessorR 198,800
- High school teacherR 194,500
- 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 vocational teacher make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 15,010 a month, R 180,100 a year.
How much does a vocational teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 157,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 218,000.
Which country pays a vocational teacher the most?
Canada, with a median of $67,530 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a vocational teacher make more in South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $65,030 a year against $10,940 in South Africa, 5.9 times more.
Who makes more, a vocational teacher or a professor?
A professor: R 198,800 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