K-12 Teacher
High DemandEducationGlobal median: $42,000/year · Growth: +5% per year
Global Salary Range
Highest Paying Countries for K-12 Teacher
Switzerland
Norway
United States
Denmark
Netherlands
Australia
Ireland
Singapore
Sweden
Belgium
Qatar
Germany
Austria
Canada
Finland
* Estimated based on country mean salary ratios
K-12 Teacher Salary Across All Regions
North America
Best: 🇺🇸 United States — $49,636
$44,673
regional avg
Europe
Best: 🇨🇭 Switzerland — $72,545
$23,642
regional avg
Asia Pacific
Best: 🇭🇰 Hong Kong — $34,364
$21,955
regional avg
Middle East
Best: 🇶🇦 Qatar — $42,000
$19,396
regional avg
Latin America
Best: 🇲🇽 Mexico — $12,218
$7,359
regional avg
Africa
Best: 🇿🇦 South Africa — $8,400
$3,216
regional avg
About K-12 Teacher Salaries
A K-12 Teacher earns a global median salary of $42,000 per year. The top 10% of earners in this field make $82,000 or more, while entry-level positions start around $22,000.
Demand for K-12 Teacher roles is classified as High, with projected annual growth of +5%. This career falls under the Education sector.
Salaries vary significantly by country and region. Switzerland, the United States, and Norway typically offer the highest compensation globally, while developing economies offer lower nominal salaries but often with lower costs of living (higher PPP-adjusted value).
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