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Teacher Salary in South Africa

Teachers plan lessons, instruct students, and assess learning across subjects and grades. The South Africa median is $21,587 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$21,587
per year
Monthly (national)
$1,798
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$21,587
Cape Town, ZA
Hourly (national)
$10.38
varies by city

Teacher salary by city in South Africa

CityPer year
Cape Town, ZA$21,587
Durban, ZA$21,587
Pretoria, ZA$21,587
Gqeberha, ZA$21,587
Pietermaritzburg, ZA$21,587
Bloemfontein, ZA$21,587
East London, ZA$21,587
Vereeniging, ZA$21,587
Welkom, ZA$21,587
Newcastle, ZA$21,587
Krugersdorp, ZA$21,587
Johannesburg, ZA$15,105

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a teacher make in South Africa?
The national median teacher salary in South Africa is about R 353 000 per year (R 29 400 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R 247 000 to R 353 000.
Which South Africa city pays teachers the most?
Cape Town, ZA pays the most at about R 353 000 per year.
Which South Africa city pays teachers the least?
Among cities we cover, Johannesburg, ZA is on the lower end at about R 247 000 per year for a teacher.
What is the typical salary range for a teacher in South Africa?
Across South Africa cities we cover, teacher pay commonly spans from about R 187 000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R 469 500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Africa cities have teacher salary data?
Pay by Role publishes teacher pay for 12 cities in South Africa, all shown in ZAR.
Is teacher in demand in South Africa?
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.