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About Wondering Staffroom
Learn why Wondering Staffroom exists, how international teacher salary data is collected, and how the platform supports transparency in global education.
Wondering Staffroom is an independent, community-driven platform created to help international educators better understand salary and benefits packages offered by schools around the world.
Too often, teachers are expected to make life-changing decisions — relocating countries, moving families, signing multi-year contracts — with limited reliable information. This platform exists to reduce that imbalance through shared, anonymised data.
Why salary transparency matters
International teaching packages can vary dramatically by country, school type, and role. Two offers with the same headline salary may represent very different standards of living once housing, healthcare, tax, and benefits are considered.
By making real-world data visible, Wondering Staffroom helps educators:
- Set realistic expectations
- Identify fair and competitive offers
- Compare packages beyond base salary
- Make informed career decisions
Quick reminder
A “good” package depends on benefits, cost of living, contract terms and location — not just base salary.
How the data works
All salary and benefits data on Wondering Staffroom is submitted voluntarily and anonymously by members of the international education community.
Submissions are not linked to names, emails, or user accounts. Data is displayed in aggregated form to highlight trends and ranges, not to rank individual schools or employers.
Who the site is for
Wondering Staffroom is designed for:
- International teachers exploring new roles
- Educators comparing current or past packages
- School leaders seeking market context
- Anyone researching international education compensation
It is not a recruitment platform, review site, or employer ranking system.
Our values
- Anonymity by default
- Transparency over speculation
- Community contribution
- Neutral, data-informed insight
If you’ve benefited from the data, contributing your own experience helps keep the platform useful and relevant for others.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Wondering Staffroom really anonymous?
- Yes. Salary submissions are anonymous. The site is designed to avoid collecting personal identifiers as part of the submission process.
- Is the site affiliated with recruiters or school groups?
- No. Wondering Staffroom is independent and is not owned by a recruiter, agency, or school group.
- Is the data verified?
- No — submissions are community-provided. The goal is transparency and pattern spotting, not perfect auditing. Use the dataset to compare ranges and trends, and flag anything that looks clearly incorrect.
- Can I request a submission to be removed?
- Yes. If you believe an entry should be reviewed or removed, you can contact the site and request a review.
For more detailed questions, visit the full FAQ page.
Next steps
Useful next steps and related pages.
Browse the dataset
Explore anonymous submissions across countries, roles and school types.
Submit a package
Add your salary and benefits anonymously to strengthen the dataset.
Explore country guides
Read country snapshots with context on packages and expectations.
Read the full FAQ
More detailed answers on anonymity, accuracy and how to use the site.
