Teacher Salary by Country
Teachers plan lessons, instruct students, and assess learning across subjects and grades. Choose a country for a city-by-city breakdown in local currency.
Countries covered
40
10-yr outlook
+1%
projected growth
Category
Education
Teacher salary by country
| Country | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
 United States | $67,400 | $5,600 |
 United Kingdom | $81,929 | $6,827 |
 Canada | $76,949 | $6,424 |
 Australia | $98,544 | $8,189 |
 Germany | $92,611 | $7,756 |
 France | $80,977 | $6,729 |
 Netherlands | $97,857 | $8,212 |
 Switzerland | $103,918 | $8,650 |
 Singapore | $91,300 | $7,583 |
 India | $12,881 | $1,073 |
 Japan | $59,983 | $4,999 |
 South Korea | $67,806 | $5,651 |
 Poland | $67,327 | $5,602 |
 Brazil | $27,976 | $2,328 |
 United Arab Emirates | $56,637 | $4,711 |
 Mexico | $30,547 | $2,547 |
 Ireland | $83,600 | $6,957 |
 Spain | $64,440 | $5,360 |
 Italy | $63,869 | $5,360 |
 Sweden | $85,572 | $7,131 |
 Norway | $124,760 | $10,400 |
 Denmark | $92,950 | $7,751 |
 Belgium | $100,366 | $8,326 |
 Austria | $81,547 | $6,843 |
 Portugal | $47,446 | $3,992 |
 Finland | $76,301 | $6,387 |
 China | $47,345 | $3,953 |
 Hong Kong | $65,563 | $5,459 |
 New Zealand | $63,334 | $5,297 |
 Indonesia | $11,436 | $953 |
 Philippines | $10,122 | $843 |
 Vietnam | $11,726 | $977 |
 Thailand | $23,515 | $1,959 |
 Malaysia | $35,628 | $2,973 |
 Israel | $76,706 | $6,409 |
 Saudi Arabia | $39,733 | $3,307 |
 Turkey | $28,495 | $2,375 |
 Argentina | $11,282 | $940 |
 Colombia | $21,835 | $1,820 |
 South Africa | $21,587 | $1,798 |
Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.
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Required skills
InstructionPlanningAssessmentClassroom management
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a teacher make?
- Pay depends on the country. Among markets we cover, national medians include 307.130.000 ₫ in Vietnam; Rp 206.660.000 in Indonesia; ₩101,800,000 in South Korea, and more.
- Which country pays teachers the most?
- Of the 40 countries with data on Pay by Role, Vietnam has the highest national median at about 307.130.000 ₫ per year.
- Which country pays teachers the least?
- Among covered countries, Portugal is on the lower end at about 41 600 € per year (local currency).
- Is teacher a growing career?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +1% over the next decade.
- What skills do teachers need?
- Common skills include Instruction, Planning, Assessment, Classroom management. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
- What other education jobs are similar?
- Related roles include Professor, School Principal. Compare pay on each job page.