English teacher salary in South Africa
How much does an English Teacher make in South Africa?
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The average salary for a english teacher is R 17 160 per month in South Africa. 137 salaries reported, updated at 4 October 2026
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The average salary for an English Teacher is R 17 160 per month in South Africa. This figure is based on 137 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 4 October 2026.
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English Teacher salaries typically range between a low of R 7 989 and a high of R 36 857 per month, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.
Some of the highest-paying cities for English Teacher include Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal at R 44 363 per month, Pretoria, Gauteng at R 27 349 per month and Durban, KwaZulu-Natal at R 21 571 per month.
Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for English Teacher include Cape Peninsula University of Technology ($572 000 per year) and Raizcorp ($464 000 per year).