What is the average salary of a school principal in South Africa? We were shocked to receive the pay slip of a principal who earns a gross of R34 527 and a net of R21 000 per month.
You may be aware that there is a significant salary difference among teachers, heads of departments, and principals. Given their distinct functions within the educational system, this is understandable. So how can a school principal earn a gross of R34 000?
Remember that context is king!
The featured pay slip is for a small primary school, which is crucial. Many TikTok users who are educators shared with us how this can be possible! You might already be aware that the enrollment size affects these salaries. A higher enrollment rate is associated with a higher salary!
When it comes to principals, what is the going rate for pay?
- Enrollemnt size
- Years of service
- Post level
- Qualifications
Do principal’s deserve more?
We definitely think so, and our audience couldn’t agree more! You may view the pay slip here:
One user voiced their displeasure with the education salaries and the transition from department head to lecturer.
There was an ongoing debate around this topic as many users continued to insist that principals earn significantly more than teachers, so we are still hoping to see salaries above R50,000 from principals. Send us an email at boni@liferesetwithboni.com if you would like to share yours.
How much do teachers earn?
Teachers in public schools receive gross salaries between 24,000 and 30,000 rand per month, while their private sector counterparts are suffering from low salaries and sometimes with no benefits, according to our findings below. This also depends on years of experience, post level, and qualifications, and it seems straight-forward when it comes to teachers. View their pay slips below!
