High School Teacher Salary in South Africa
R 298,815
per year
per month
R 24,900
per month
per year
High School Teacher Average Salary
The average salary for a High School Teacher in SA is R 298 815 gross per year (R 24 900 gross per month), which is 6% higher than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: a High School Teacher can expect an average starting salary of R 230 000. The highest salaries can exceed R 618 000.
Salary Range: a High School Teacher can expect an average starting salary of R 230 000. The highest salaries can exceed R 618 000.
R 230,000
Low
R 298,815
Average salary
R 618,000
High
R 19,170
Low
R 24,900
Average salary
R 51,500
High
High School Teacher Salary Range - South Africa
Among Secondary School Teachers in South Africa, High School Teachers in government schools tend to have the lowest salaries, while Private High School Teachers enjoy the highest salaries.
High School Teacher - Pay by Experience Level
In South Africa, an Entry Level High School Teacher with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 230 000 gross per year. A mid career High School Teacher with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 285 000, while an experienced High School Teacher with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 370 000. Secondary School Teachers with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 480 000 a year.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a High School Teacher in SA
| Late Career | ▲ +61% |
| Experienced | ▲ +24% |
| Average Salary | R 298,815/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -5% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -23% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
62%
62%
Male
38%
38%
High School Teacher - Related Salaries
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