10 Countries With The Highest Teachers Salary In The World
The teaching professional is a vital element for the survival of any economy of any country. The salary of teacher depends on various factors such as years of experience, location, private schools or government funded, education, additional qualifications etc. Generally high/secondary school teachers earn a higher income than elementary school teachers.
Here is a list of countries with the highest paid teachers. (Average salary in US Dollars)
1. Switzerland
Average Salary – $110,000
A teacher who works in the Zurich area can expect to earn CHF110,000 annually under the Swiss 13-month salary system. However, those outside Zurich such as St Gallen can make CHF15,000 less annually.
2. Luxembourg
Average Salary – $100,000
The average salary for experienced secondary/high school teacher is €90,000 and some of the top most paid teacher make over €116,000. The starting salary for an elementary/primary school teacher is around €60,000 while a high/secondary school teacher is at €66,000.
3. Canada
Average Salary – $74,000
The average salary of a Canadian teacher is CA$100,000 annually. Those located in Nunavut earn the highest with a salary of CA$108,000 while those in Montreal, Quebec only make CA$83,000.
4. Germany
Average Salary – $70,000
German teachers with experience earn an average of €63,000. The starting salaries range from €44,000 – €50,000 annually.
5. Netherlands
Average Salary – $67,000
The annual salary for a teacher working in Netherlands is around €60,000 while the top earners make over €68,000 every year.
6. Australia
Average Salary – $70,000
Experienced full-time Australian teachers are paid an average annual salary of AU$98,000. The starting salaries for those without experience stand at around AU$60,000.
7. United States
Average Salary – $60,000
The average salary of an American teacher is $60,000. Those located in New York are among the highest-paid with $80,000 annually while the lowest are located in South Dakota ($42,450).
8. Ireland
Average Salary – $53,000
Irish teachers are able to make €48,000 annually after years of experience. The starting salaries average at €30,000
9. Denmark
Average Salary – $52,500
In Denmark teachers make an annual income of €47,000 after a number of years of experience. Starting salaries range between €35,000 – €38,000.
10. Austria
Average Salary – $50,000
Experienced teachers working in Austria make an average of €45,000 yearly.