Average Elementary School Teacher Salary in Palestine for 2026
An elementary school teacher in Palestine earns about 12,580 EGP a year. That's 40% below the national average of 21,020 EGP.
Pay ranges widely from country to country and from role to role. The lowest reported salaries in Palestine sit around 5,520 EGP a year, while the very top stretches to 21,980 EGP. Everything on this page is in Egyptian pound (EGP, symbol E£), which lets you compare numbers like-for-like without worrying about exchange rates.
The numbers here are pulled together from official government wage data, large independent salary surveys, and aggregated worker-reported pay. Most reported salaries include the benefits that are common in Palestine, such as housing or transport allowances, which is worth keeping in mind if you're comparing against a country where those are usually paid on top.
How much does an elementary school teacher make in Palestine?
A typical elementary school teacher working in Palestine brings home around 1,048 EGP a month before tax. Entry-level pay starts near 5,520 EGP, and the top of the ladder reaches roughly 21,980 EGP for the most experienced and specialised people in the role.
The wide gap between low end and top end reflects how much pay can vary inside the same job title. A junior elementary school teacher working at a small local employer earns very different money from a senior at a multinational. Skills, employer, city and years in the seat all push the number around.
How elementary school teacher pay ranges in Palestine
A good way to think about salary in Palestine is to look at the distribution rather than the headline average. Half of all elementary school teachers in Palestine earn less than 14,540 EGP a year, and the other half earn more. That middle number is the median, and it is usually more useful than the average for answering "is my pay normal here".
Looking at the quartiles fills in the picture. A quarter of earners take home less than 9,140 EGP (the 25th percentile), and a quarter clear 21,540 EGP (the 75th percentile). The middle 50% of elementary school teachers sit somewhere inside that band, which is where the typical reader of this page probably lives.
The very lowest reported salaries sit around 5,520 EGP. The highest stretch to 21,980 EGP, though only a small fraction of earners ever reach that level. If you are deciding whether your own offer or current pay is reasonable, work out which of those four bands you would fall into and use that as your reference point.
Elementary school teacher pay by experience in Palestine
Years of experience is the single biggest lever on pay for an elementary school teacher in Palestine, ahead of education and almost any other single factor. The longer you have been in the role, the more your employer can trust you to handle complexity, mentor others and act independently, all of which command higher pay. The chart below shows how the typical elementary school teacher salary changes as you move through the career ladder.
- 0-2 Years7,300 EGP
- 2-5 Years+22% from previous8,880 EGP
- 5-10 Years+64% from previous14,540 EGP
- 10-15 Years+40% from previous20,300 EGP
- 15-20 Years19,860 EGP
- 20+ Years+9% from previous21,560 EGP
The single largest jump on the ladder is from 2 - 5 Years to 5 - 10 Years, where pay rises by about 64%. That is the point at which a elementary school teacher typically goes from "competent in the role" to "the person other people in the team learn from", and the market pays well for that step.
Elementary school teacher pay by education in Palestine
Education sits alongside experience as one of the biggest factors driving elementary school teacher pay in Palestine. Higher qualifications consistently pull higher salaries, but the size of the gap tends to be smallest at junior levels and widens as people move up. Two people in the same role with the same years of experience but different degrees can end up earning very different money once they reach mid-career.
Below is the average elementary school teacher salary in Palestine broken down by the highest level of education a worker has completed.
- Bachelor's Degree8,880 EGP
- Master's Degree+124% from previous19,860 EGP
Elementary school teacher gender pay gap in Palestine
The gender pay gap is a stubborn feature of almost every labour market, and Palestine is no exception. Male elementary school teachers in Palestine earn an average of 13,960 EGP a year, while female elementary school teachers earn around 17,260 EGP. That works out to a 19% gap in favour of women, even when comparing people doing the same work.
A pay gap of this size has a real long-term cost. Over a typical thirty-year career it can add up to several years of pay, and it compounds through pensions, retirement contributions and bonus-linked stock. Some of the gap is explained by women being more likely to work part-time, take career breaks, or be steered toward lower-paying specialisations. Some of it is straightforward unequal pay for the same job, which is harder to defend.
Elementary School Teacher gender pay gap
19%
Men earn this much less than women on average in Palestine.
Pay raises for an elementary school teacher in Palestine
Most countries hand out at least some kind of pay raise every year, typically when an employee's contract is reviewed or as a cost-of-living adjustment to keep wages roughly in step with inflation. The rhythm and size of those raises varies hugely between industries.
A typical worker doing this role in Palestine sees a raise of about 7% every 29 months, which works out to roughly 3% on an annual basis. That figure is the typical underlying rate; in years where inflation runs high you can usually expect a bit more, and in flat-economy years a bit less.
Across all jobs in Palestine, the national average raise is around 5% every 28 months.
By industry
Industries with the highest pay raises in Palestine:
- Banking
- Energy
- Information Technology
- Healthcare
- Travel2%
- Construction
- Education1%
By experience level
Experienced workers tend to see larger raises. Retaining a senior is cheaper than replacing them, so employers fight harder for them.
- Junior Level3% - 5%
- Mid-Career
- Senior Level
- Top Management
Elementary school teacher bonus rates in Palestine
Bonuses are the other half of total compensation, and they vary a lot between jobs and industries. Some roles are paid almost entirely in base salary; others lean heavily on bonus structures tied to revenue, project completion or company performance. Whether a job pays a bonus, how big it is, and how often it lands all factor into whether the headline salary is actually a good offer.
15% of elementary school teachers in Palestine reported a bonus of some kind in the past twelve months. That makes an elementary school teacher a low-bonus role overall, which is useful context when you're weighing up a job offer where the base is below market.
Among those who did receive a bonus, the size of the payment varied substantially. Reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4% of base salary. The remaining 85% of elementary school teachers reported no bonus at all over the same period.
Which careers pay bonuses in Palestine
Revenue-facing roles tend to pay the biggest bonuses. Operational and support roles tend toward smaller, more predictable ones.
- Finance
- Architecture
- Sales
- Business Development
- Marketing / Advertising
- Information Technology
- Healthcare
- Insurance
- Customer Service
- Human Resources
- Construction
- Transport
- Hospitality
Elementary school teacher: public vs private sector pay
Public-sector pay in Palestine is about 2% more than private-sector pay for similar work. The private sector typically offers stronger upside and bigger bonuses; the public sector typically offers better benefits and stability.
Public vs private pay gap
2%
Public-sector workers earn this much more than private-sector workers in Palestine on average.
Elementary school teacher salary by city in Palestine
Elementary school teacher pay is not even across Palestine. The chart below shows the highest-paying cities in the dataset, followed by the full location table.
- Gazza
- Jerusalim
- Diffah
- Ramallah
| Location | Type | Average | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gazza | City | 13,960 EGP | 13,960 EGP | 5,520-21,400 EGP |
| Jerusalim | City | 13,780 EGP | 12,240 EGP | 5,400-19,060 EGP |
| Diffah | City | 13,100 EGP | 12,240 EGP | 8,420-21,300 EGP |
| Ramallah | City | 12,200 EGP | 10,980 EGP | 5,160-20,120 EGP |
Elementary School Teacher in Palestine: FAQs
-
How much does an elementary school teacher make per month in Palestine?
An elementary school teacher in Palestine earns about 1,048 EGP a month before tax, based on an annual average of 12,580 EGP.
-
What's the salary range for an elementary school teacher in Palestine?
Entry-level elementary school teachers in Palestine start near 5,520 EGP. Top-end pay reaches around 21,980 EGP. The middle 50% of earners sit between 9,140 and 21,540 EGP.
-
Is the median elementary school teacher salary in Palestine higher or lower than the average?
The median is 14,540 EGP, higher than the average of 12,580 EGP. Half of elementary school teachers in Palestine earn below the median, half earn above it.
-
What's the gender pay gap for elementary school teachers in Palestine?
Men working as an elementary school teacher in Palestine earn around 19% less than women on average (13,960 vs 17,260 EGP a year).
-
Do elementary school teachers in Palestine get bonuses?
About 15% of elementary school teachers in Palestine reported a bonus in the past 12 months. Reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4% of base salary.
-
Do elementary school teachers earn more in the public or private sector in Palestine?
In Palestine, the public sector pays an elementary school teacher about 2% more on average. Public-sector pay tends to be steadier; private-sector pay tends to offer bigger upside.
-
How often do elementary school teachers in Palestine get a pay raise?
An elementary school teacher in Palestine sees a raise of around 7% every 29 months, equivalent to roughly 3% a year.