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Professor vs Teacher salary

In Italy, a professor earns about 70% more than a teacher $108,464 vs $63,869 per year.

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Education
Professor
$108,464/yr
Monthly
$9,010
Hourly
$52
Range
$69,458$156,138
10-yr outlook
+8%
Education
Teacher
$63,869/yr
Monthly
$5,360
Hourly
$31
Range
$46,647$84,969
10-yr outlook
+1%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileProfessorTeacher
Entry (10th)$69,458$46,647
25th$88,961$55,201
Median$108,464$63,869
75th$132,301$74,362
Senior (90th)$156,138$84,969

National Italy figures in EUR. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a professor or teacher earn more in Italy?
A professor earns more, at about 95.100 € per year vs 56.000 € for a teacher — roughly 70% (39.100 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Italy?
A professor typically earns 60.900 €–136.900 €, while a teacher earns 40.900 €–74.500 € per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Italy?
On a monthly basis before tax, a professor averages about 7900 € and a teacher about 4700 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Italy, a professor earns about 60.900 € while a teacher earns about 40.900 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Italy, a professor earns about 136.900 € while a teacher earns about 74.500 € per year.
Are professor and teacher similar careers?
Both roles sit in the Education category on Pay by Role, which is why we compare them head-to-head. Day-to-day work still differs — review each job page for skills and outlook.