5 Countries with the Highest Salaries for Teachers

1. Switzerland

Average Salary: $87,038

Graduates of Professional Education and Training (PET) in Switzerland have witnessed a 46% increase in their average salary six years after completing their studies, according to the Swiss Federal Statistical Office. The median income for PET graduates in a full-time job is CHF 7,800 ($8641) per month which is an increase of CHF 2,500 ($2769) compared to the median income five years after graduation. The study notes variations in earnings based on qualifications, training fields, and gender. Despite economic challenges after the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of Swiss higher education graduates find employment related to their degrees within the first year after graduation. Switzerland is the country with the highest salaries for teachers. 

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