Teacher Salary in South Africa
R 258,060
per year
per month
R 21,510
per month
per year
Teacher Average Salary
The average salary for a Teacher in SA is R 258 060 gross per year (R 21 510 gross per month), which is 9% lower than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: a Teacher can expect an average starting salary of R 182 500. The highest salaries can exceed R 618 000.
Salary Range: a Teacher can expect an average starting salary of R 182 500. The highest salaries can exceed R 618 000.
R 182,500
Low
R 258,060
Average salary
R 618,000
High
R 15,210
Low
R 21,510
Average salary
R 51,500
High
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Teacher Salary Range - South Africa
Among Teachers in South Africa, underqualified Teachers, Teachers in private schools or Special Needs Teachers tend to have the lowest salaries, while experienced and qualified Senior Teachers and Master Teachers in public schools or Teachers who are part of the school management like Heads of Departments (HODs) enjoy the highest salaries.
Teacher - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Heads of Department | R 408K/year | +58% |
| Master Teacher | R 385K/year | +49% |
| Senior Teacher | R 343K/year | +33% |
| Post Level 1 Teacher, government school | R 258K/year | ±0% |
| Special Needs Teacher | R 165K/year | -36% |
| Private School Teacher | R 152K/year | -41% |
| Teacher Assistant | R 41K/year | -84% |
Teacher - Pay by Experience Level
In South Africa, an Entry Level Teacher with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 16 000 gross per month. A mid career Teacher with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 20 000, while an experienced Teacher with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 30 000. Teachers with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 40 000 per month.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Teacher in SA
| Late Career | ▲ +86% |
| Experienced | ▲ +39% |
| Average Salary | R 21,510/month |
| Mid Career | ▼ -7% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -26% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
64%
64%
Male
36%
36%
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Teacher - Related Salaries (per month)
The salary and wage information presented on this page is based on the actual salaries offered to candidates in Teacher job vacancies published on Jobted South Africa in the last 12 months.
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