You are about to read detailed information about a Teacher Salary in South Africa. According to research, the average salary for a Teacher in South Africa is R258,060 gross per year (R21,510 gross per month), which is 9% lower than South Africa’s national average salary.
Teacher Salary Range in South Africa
A Teacher can expect an average starting salary of R 182,500. The highest salaries can exceed R 618,000.
- Low: R182 500
- Average Salary: R258,060
- Experienced: R367,515
- High: R618,000
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Teacher Salary Differences in 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.
Heads of Department
- Salary: R 408K/year
- Difference: +58%
Master Teacher
- Salary: R 385K/year
- Difference: +49%
Senior Teacher
- Salary: R 343K/year
- Difference: +33%
Post Level 1 Teacher: Government School
- Salary: R 258K/year
- Difference: ±0%
Special Needs Teacher
- Salary: R 165K/year
- Difference: R36%
Private School Teacher
- Salary: R 152K/year
Difference: -41%
Teacher Assistant
- Salary: R 41K/year
- Difference: -84%
Teacher Payment by Experience Level in South Africa
In South Africa, an Entry Level Teacher with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R16,000 gross per month.
A mid-career Teacher with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R20,000, while an experienced Teacher with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R30,000.
Teachers with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R40,000 per month.
South African Teacher Related Salaries Per Month
Teacher
- Entry Level: 15K – 31K
- Experienced: 32K
High School Teacher
- Entry Level: R19K – R31K
- Experienced: R25K
Foundation Phase Teacher
- Entry Level: R12K – R24K
- Experienced: R19K
Grade R Teacher
- Entry Level: R5,960 – R7,820
- Experienced: R7,190
Preschool Teacher
- Entry Level: R5,719 – 9,517
- Experienced: R6,803
School Principal
Entry Level: R29K – R65K
Experienced: R40K
English Teacher
- Entry Level: R14K – R31K
- Experienced: R22K
Nurse
- Entry Level: R12K – R37K
- Experienced: R28K
The salary and wage information presented on this page is based on the actual salaries offered to candidates in Teacher job vacancies published in 12 months.
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