Teachers Salary Payment in South Africa

Which day do teachers get paid in South Africa?

In South Africa, teachers get paid on the last day of the month and on the first day of the second month of the current month of their contracts.

How much do teachers earn every month in South?

In South Africa, Level 1 teachers are the lowest paid and least experienced teachers and can expect to earn from R126, 720 per annum or R10, 560/ month. However, the salary for principals starts at over R346, 000 a year or R29, 000/month, while those at the high-end of the scale can earn upwards of R60, 000 a month.

Which province pays teachers the most in South Africa?

The following list shows the highest paying cities in South Africa for Teachers:

• Cape Town, Western Cape. 17 salaries reported. – R 21 956/month.
• Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. 7 salaries reported. – R 17 354/per month.
• Pretoria, Gauteng. 9 salaries reported. – R 16 072/month.
• Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. 10 salaries reported. – R 15 250/month.
• Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. 5 salaries reported. – R 15 209/month.

• Johannessburg, Gauteng – R13 054/month.
• Centurion, Gauteng – R11 832/month.
• Mpumalanga, KwaZulu – Natal. R10 644/month.

How much does a new teacher earn in South Africa?

The average teacher salary in South Africa is R270 000 per year or R 138 per hour. Entry-level positions start at R 199 500 per year, while most experienced workers make up to R 841 672 per year.

Which teachers are in demand in South Africa?

According to statistics from Department of Education, there is high demand for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects, indigenous languages, and foundation phase teachers.

What benefits do teachers get in South Africa?

In many cases, state school teachers are paid their salaries, including a number of benefits, namely a contribution to a pension fund, a medical aid contribution and a housing subsidy.

How much does a primary school teacher earn in South Africa?

According to  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. However, for high school teachers, pay increases, ranging between R120,000 and R300,000, with the median sitting at R200,000.

Which city in South Africa pays the most?

Based on highest Salary earners, Gauteng has the highest average salary, see the table below for full details: