How Much Does Primary school Teacher Earn In South Africa

A teacher, also called a schoolteacher or formally an educator, is a person who helps students to acquire knowledge, competence, or virtue.

Average Teacher Salary In South Africa

The average teacher salary in South Africa is R 264 000 per year or R 135 per hour. Entry-level positions start at R 210 000 per year, while most experienced workers make up to R 840 000 per year.

How much do teachers earn every month in South Africa?

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 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.

How much does a teacher with a bachelor degree earn in South Africa?

Bachelor of Education (BEd) Jobs by Salary

Job TitleRangeAverage
Job Title:Primary School TeacherRange:R83k – R282kAverage:R194,683
High School TeacherRange:R127k – R328kAverage:R225,219
EducatorRange:R119k – R306kAverage:R220,560
Mathematics TeacherRange:R109k – R321kAverage:R215,502

How much do Grade R teachers earn per month in South Africa?

The average salary for a Grade R Teacher in SA is R 86 300 gross per year (R 7 190 gross per month), which is 69% lower than South Africa’s national average salary.

Salary Range: a Grade R Teacher can expect an average starting salary of R 71 540. The highest salaries can exceed R 110 000.

How much does a Grade 1 teacher earn in South Africa?

Using data from salary database PayScale, the salary range for primary school teachers in South Africa is between R80,000 and R275,000 with the median sitting at R177,500.

For high school teachers, pay increases, ranging between R120,000 and R300,000, with the median sitting at R200,000.