International Teacher Salaries by Country

Home-base benchmark salaries, strong pensions and high living costs – the reference point for many international teachers.

Much-loved lifestyle destination with modest salaries and a strong focus on quality of life over aggressive savings.

Well-resourced schools, strong worker protections and solid salaries balanced by higher tax and living costs.

Tax-free salaries, housing allowances and strong international school demand in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and beyond.

Rapidly growing international sector with competitive packages and increasing lifestyle options.

High salaries, generous benefits and a compact, expat-heavy teaching community centred around Doha.

Well-regulated, high-performing schools with strong pay and excellent quality of life for families.

Prestigious schools, strong salaries and intense competition for roles in a dense, dynamic city.

A popular ‘sweet spot’ destination balancing reasonable salaries, lower cost of living and strong travel opportunities.

One of the largest international school markets in the world, with packages ranging from modest to very generous.

Popular with early-career teachers and families looking for balance between lifestyle and savings.

Growing international school market with improving salaries and relatively low living costs.

Large and varied international school sector in and around Cairo with strong packages in some schools and currency risks in others.

A mix of British, American and French curricula with varied packages and lower overall cost of living.