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Teacher Salary in Finland

Teachers plan lessons, instruct students, and assess learning across subjects and grades. The Finland median is $76,301 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$76,301
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,387
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$76,301
Espoo, FI
Hourly (national)
$36.68
varies by city

Teacher salary by city in Finland

CityPer year
Espoo, FI$76,301
Tampere, FI$76,301
Vantaa, FI$76,301
Oulu, FI$76,301
Turku, FI$76,301
Jyväskylä, FI$76,301
Kuopio, FI$76,301
Lahti, FI$76,301
Helsinki, FI$53,377

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Related Education salaries in Finland

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a teacher make in Finland?
The national median teacher salary in Finland is about 66 900 € per year (5 600 € per month). Across 9 cities, pay ranges from about 46 800 € to 66 900 €.
Which Finland city pays teachers the most?
Espoo, FI pays the most at about 66 900 € per year.
Which Finland city pays teachers the least?
Among cities we cover, Helsinki, FI is on the lower end at about 46 800 € per year for a teacher.
What is the typical salary range for a teacher in Finland?
Across Finland cities we cover, teacher pay commonly spans from about 35 300 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 89 000 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Finland cities have teacher salary data?
Pay by Role publishes teacher pay for 9 cities in Finland, all shown in EUR.
Is teacher in demand in Finland?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +1% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Professor, School Principal.