UAE
United Arab Emirates
Tax-free salaries, housing allowances and strong international school demand in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and beyond.
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International Teacher Salaries by Country
Use this hub to explore international school teacher salary guides by country â including typical pay ranges, housing allowances, benefits (flights, medical, tuition), cost of living and realistic savings potential. If youâre comparing an expat teacher package, negotiating an offer, or simply planning your next move, these guides help you make better âapples to applesâ comparisons.
18 live guides · 18 countries listed
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If youâre actively job hunting, youâll get the best results by combining the country guides with real salary submissions. Explore, compare, then contribute if you can â it helps the whole community.
Popular guides
High-interest destinations where teachers frequently compare pay, benefits and saving potential.
New & recently added
Fresh guides (and a gentle nudge to Google: âyes, these are important tooâ).
How to use these guides
Browse countries below by continent. When a guide is live, click through for deeper detail on salaries, benefits, housing and teacher life. For the clearest picture, pair the guide with live, anonymous submissions on Browse, then use Analytics to compare patterns across countries.
Asia & Middle East
13 countriesSA
Saudi Arabia
Rapidly growing international sector with competitive packages and increasing lifestyle options.
Q
Qatar
High salaries, generous benefits and a compact, expat-heavy teaching community centred around Doha.
S
Singapore
Well-regulated, high-performing schools with strong pay and excellent quality of life for families.
HK
Hong Kong
Prestigious schools, strong salaries and intense competition for roles in a dense, dynamic city.
M
Malaysia
A popular âsweet spotâ destination balancing reasonable salaries, lower cost of living and strong travel opportunities.
C
China
One of the largest international school markets in the world, with packages ranging from modest to very generous.
T
Thailand
Popular with early-career teachers and families looking for balance between lifestyle and savings.
V
Vietnam
Growing international school market with improving salaries and relatively low living costs.
J
Japan
A dream destination for many teachers. Competitive international school packages exist, but housing costs (especially in major cities) can make or break savings.
SK
South Korea
Popular destination for international teachers with modern cities, excellent infrastructure and lively expat community.
O
Oman
Often seen as a calmer, more laid-back Gulf destination, with a strong international teacher and expat community.
K
Kuwait
Long-established destination for international teachers, often attracting educators who want strong savings potential.
Europe
3 countriesUK
United Kingdom
Home-base benchmark salaries, strong pensions and high living costs â the reference point for many international teachers.
S
Spain
Much-loved lifestyle destination with modest salaries and a strong focus on quality of life over aggressive savings.
G
Germany
Well-resourced schools, strong worker protections and solid salaries balanced by higher tax and living costs.
Africa
2 countriesE
Egypt
Large and varied international school sector in and around Cairo with strong packages in some schools and currency risks in others.
M
Morocco
A mix of British, American and French curricula with varied packages and lower overall cost of living.
Compare your offer against real global data
Got an offer in hand? Use My Offer vs. The World to compare it with anonymous packages submitted by teachers globally. Itâs a quick way to sanity-check salary, allowances and overall value.
đŻ My Offer vs. The World
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Join the mailing listFrequently Asked Questions
- What is this countries page for?
- This hub brings together country-specific salary guides for international school teachers. Each guide explains typical pay ranges, benefits, housing, savings potential and what to expect in each region.
- How accurate are the salary figures?
- Guides draw on anonymous submissions to Wondering Staffroom, combined with recruitment data and teacher feedback.
- Do you include cost of living?
- Whenever possible, each guide includes typical expenses and savings potential for teachers.
- Can I contribute my salary data?
- Yes â teachers can anonymously submit their packages to improve accuracy for the community.
- Will more countries be added?
- Yes. New country guides are added regularly based on interest and data availability.
Nothing on this page is financial advice. Salary figures are indicative and can vary by school, role, experience, and contract details.
