Education Salaries in SA
2026 · 3 professions · R 18 000–R 65 000/month
Teaching and academic careers. Salary figures are gross monthly pay before PAYE tax, updated for 2026.
Grade R Teacher
R 29 000 entry → R 55 000 senior
R 28 000
median/month
EntrySenior
Primary School Teacher
R 18 000 entry → R 60 000 senior
R 29 000
median/month
EntrySenior
High School Teacher
R 18 500 entry → R 65 000 senior
R 30 000
median/month
EntrySenior
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