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Teacher Salary in Turkey

Teachers plan lessons, instruct students, and assess learning across subjects and grades. The Turkey median is $28,495 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default; source data is TRY). FX as of Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

National median
$28,495
per year
Monthly (national)
$2,375
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$28,495
Bursa, TR
Hourly (national)
$13.70
varies by city

Teacher salary by city in Turkey

CityPer year
Bursa, TR$28,495
İzmir, TR$28,495
Gaziantep, TR$28,495
Diyarbakır, TR$28,495
Adana, TR$28,495
Kayseri, TR$28,495
Konya, TR$28,495
Antalya, TR$28,495
Eskişehir, TR$28,495
Erzurum, TR$28,495
Istanbul, TR$20,287
Ankara, TR$18,054

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a teacher make in Turkey?
The national median teacher salary in Turkey is about ₺1.340.000 per year (₺111.700 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₺849.000 to ₺1.340.000.
Which Turkey city pays teachers the most?
Bursa, TR pays the most at about ₺1.340.000 per year.
Which Turkey city pays teachers the least?
Among cities we cover, Ankara, TR is on the lower end at about ₺849.000 per year for a teacher.
What is the typical salary range for a teacher in Turkey?
Across Turkey cities we cover, teacher pay commonly spans from about ₺640.000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₺1.782.200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Turkey cities have teacher salary data?
Pay by Role publishes teacher pay for 12 cities in Turkey, all shown in TRY.
Is teacher in demand in Turkey?
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.