Average Geography Teacher Salary in Gambia for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Geography Teacher salary for 2024 in Gambia and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the dalasi. To keep things simple, we are using the GMD currency code instead of the currency symbol D.

How Much Does a Geography Teacher Make in Gambia?

A Geography Teacher working in Gambia will typically earn around 150,000 GMD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 68,580 GMD to the highest average salary of 237,400 GMD.

Average Annual Salary
150,000 GMD
Average Monthly Salary
12,500 GMD

Lowest Annual Salary
68,580 GMD
Lowest Monthly Salary
5,715 GMD

Highest Annual Salary
237,400 GMD
Highest Monthly Salary
19,783 GMD

These are average salaries for a Geography Teacher in Gambia and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Geography Teacher to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Geography Teacher salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Geography Teacher Salaries in Gambia

So we've looked at the average salaries a Geography Teacher will earn in Gambia. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Geography Teacher can earn between 68,580 GMD and 237,400 GMD on average in Gambia. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Geography Teacher in Gambia is 159,500 GMD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 159,500 GMD, and 50% of the population earn more than 159,500 GMD.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Geography Teacher salary in Gambia, 25% of the population are earning less than 103,140 GMD while 75% of the population earn more than 103,140 GMD.

75% of the population earn less than 212,500 GMD, and 25% of the population earn more than 212,500 GMD.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Geography Teacher Salary by Experience Level in Gambia

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average geography teacher salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Geography Teacher in Gambia that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 79,120 GMD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Geography Teacher salary would increase to 103,840 GMD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Geography Teacher, the average salary would be 152,000 GMD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 187,500 GMD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Geography Teacher with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 204,700 GMD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Geography Teacher with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 221,500 GMD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
79,120 GMD
2-5 Years +34%
103,840 GMD
5-10 Years +48%
152,000 GMD
10-15 Years +22%
187,500 GMD
15-20 Years +9%
204,700 GMD
20+ Years +8%
221,500 GMD

Geography Teacher Salary by Education Level in Gambia

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Geography Teacher in Gambia based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Geography Teacher in Gambia with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 89,120 GMD.

  • Master's Degree. A Geography Teacher in Gambia with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 138,200 GMD.

  • PhD. A Geography Teacher in Gambia with a phd education can earn an average salary of 232,400 GMD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
89,120 GMD
Master's Degree +57%
138,200 GMD
PhD +68%
232,400 GMD

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Gambia is around 79,500 to 239,000 GMD and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Geography Teacher Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Gambia, a male geography teacher will earn an average of 161,300 GMD, while a female geography teacher will earn around 136,200 GMD.

This means that a male geography teacher earns approximately 18% more than a female geography teacher for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Gambia

Male
161,300 GMD
Female -18%
136,200 GMD

Geography Teacher Average Pay Raise in Gambia

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Geography Teacher in Gambia is around 6% every 30 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Gambia is around 4% every 29 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 6 ÷ 30 ) × 12  = 2%

What this means is that a Geography Teacher in Gambia can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 2% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Gambia for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Gambia.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
7%
Energy
5%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
1%
Travel
8%
Construction
6%
Education
4%

Geography Teacher Bonus and Incentive Rates in Gambia

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Geography Teacher is a low bonus based job, with 16% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

84% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
16%
No Bonus
84%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Gambia earn approximately 11% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
205,700 GMD
Private Sector -11%
185,100 GMD

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Geography Teacher

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Geography Teacher in Gambia.

Job Title Category Salary
Academic Advisor Teaching / Education 204,700 GMD
Academic Assistant Teaching / Education 142,300 GMD
Academic Coach Teaching / Education 187,300 GMD
Academic Librarian Teaching / Education 142,300 GMD
Academic Manager Teaching / Education 232,900 GMD
Academic Specialist Teaching / Education 172,200 GMD
Academic Staff Teaching / Education 146,200 GMD
Accompanist Teaching / Education 167,100 GMD
Achievement Coach Teaching / Education 187,500 GMD
Admissions Specialist Teaching / Education 167,100 GMD
Agricultural Sciences Teacher Teaching / Education 143,200 GMD
Anthropology Teacher Teaching / Education 151,800 GMD
Arabic Language Teacher Teaching / Education 138,800 GMD
Archeology Teacher Teaching / Education 154,700 GMD
Architecture Teacher Teaching / Education 163,800 GMD
Archivist Teaching / Education 136,200 GMD
Art Teacher Teaching / Education 142,300 GMD
Assistant School Principal Teaching / Education 192,000 GMD
Assistant Teacher Teaching / Education 128,500 GMD
Biochemistry Professor Teaching / Education 263,900 GMD
Biology Teacher Teaching / Education 161,300 GMD
Bursary Scheme Manager Teaching / Education 172,200 GMD
Business Teacher Teaching / Education 164,200 GMD
Careers Advisor Teaching / Education 189,300 GMD
Careers Consultant Teaching / Education 189,300 GMD
Chemistry Teacher Teaching / Education 152,100 GMD
Child Care Coordinator Teaching / Education 152,000 GMD
Child Care Worker Teaching / Education 119,700 GMD
Childcare Worker Teaching / Education 123,400 GMD
Classroom Assistant Teaching / Education 125,100 GMD
Clinical School Psychologist Teaching / Education 218,900 GMD
College Aide Teaching / Education 187,300 GMD
College and Career Readiness Specialist Teaching / Education 194,600 GMD
College Dean Teaching / Education 352,000 GMD
College President Teaching / Education 340,400 GMD
Communications Teacher Teaching / Education 154,700 GMD
Community Education Officer Teaching / Education 136,200 GMD
Computer Science Teacher Teaching / Education 148,300 GMD
Computer Teacher Teaching / Education 152,100 GMD
Creative Writing Trainer Teaching / Education 192,000 GMD
Credit Counselor Teaching / Education 187,300 GMD
Cultural Studies Teacher Teaching / Education 148,300 GMD
Curriculum Coordinator Teaching / Education 172,200 GMD
Curriculum Developer Teaching / Education 204,000 GMD
Curriculum Specialist Teaching / Education 192,600 GMD
Dean of Faculty Teaching / Education 351,200 GMD
Demonstrator Teaching / Education 143,200 GMD
Deputy Controller of Examinations Teaching / Education 175,900 GMD
Director of Learning Technology Teaching / Education 204,000 GMD
Distance Learning Coordinator Teaching / Education 176,800 GMD
Economics Lecturer Teaching / Education 275,500 GMD
Economics Teacher Teaching / Education 159,100 GMD
Education Administrator Teaching / Education 172,200 GMD
Education Assistant Teaching / Education 138,800 GMD
Education Assistant Director Teaching / Education 196,800 GMD
Education Assistant Librarian Teaching / Education 111,240 GMD
Education Assistant Principal Teaching / Education 167,100 GMD
Education Assistant Professor Teaching / Education 218,900 GMD
Education Associate Teaching / Education 152,300 GMD
Education Consultant Teaching / Education 196,800 GMD
Education Consultant Teaching / Education 209,500 GMD
Education Coordinator Teaching / Education 159,500 GMD
Education Counselor Teaching / Education 172,400 GMD
Education Director Teaching / Education 282,300 GMD
Education Program Specialist Teaching / Education 195,200 GMD
Education Researcher Teaching / Education 217,900 GMD
Education Resource Specialist Teaching / Education 161,300 GMD
Education Services Facilitator Teaching / Education 185,100 GMD
Educational Psychologist Teaching / Education 245,300 GMD
EFL Teacher Teaching / Education 159,400 GMD
eLearning Trainer Teaching / Education 139,100 GMD
Elementary School Teacher Teaching / Education 127,700 GMD
Engineering Lecturer Teaching / Education 254,800 GMD
Engineering Teacher Teaching / Education 222,300 GMD
English Teacher Teaching / Education 150,000 GMD
ESL Teacher Teaching / Education 154,700 GMD
Faculty Assistant Teaching / Education 196,800 GMD
Foreign Language Teacher Teaching / Education 142,300 GMD
GED Teacher Teaching / Education 137,400 GMD
Head of Mathematics Department Teaching / Education 197,600 GMD
Head of School Teaching / Education 251,500 GMD
High School Teacher Teaching / Education 167,100 GMD
History Teacher Teaching / Education 152,100 GMD
Infant Teacher Teaching / Education 112,440 GMD
Instructional Assistant Teaching / Education 159,400 GMD
Instructor Teaching / Education 176,800 GMD
Kindergarten Teacher Teaching / Education 119,900 GMD
Language Instructor For Expatriate Teaching / Education 130,400 GMD
Law Teacher Teaching / Education 215,100 GMD
Learning Designer Teaching / Education 192,000 GMD
Lecturer Teaching / Education 265,000 GMD
Librarian Teaching / Education 130,400 GMD
Library Assistant Teaching / Education 98,960 GMD
Library Director Teaching / Education 172,200 GMD
Library Specialist Teaching / Education 134,600 GMD
Library Technician Teaching / Education 115,380 GMD
Life Sciences Teacher Teaching / Education 152,000 GMD
Math Lecturer Teaching / Education 275,800 GMD
Math Teacher Teaching / Education 172,400 GMD
Mathematics Teacher Teaching / Education 167,100 GMD
Mentor Teaching / Education 169,000 GMD
Middle School Teacher Teaching / Education 167,100 GMD
Music Teacher Teaching / Education 148,300 GMD
Nursery Manager Teaching / Education 239,000 GMD
Nursery Worker Teaching / Education 97,640 GMD
Paraprofessional Teaching / Education 195,200 GMD
Physical Education Specialist Teaching / Education 163,800 GMD
Physical Education Teacher Teaching / Education 138,800 GMD
Physics Teacher Teaching / Education 161,600 GMD
Political Science Teacher Teaching / Education 159,500 GMD
Post Doctoral Researcher Teaching / Education 231,000 GMD
Preschool Education Administrator Teaching / Education 172,200 GMD
Preschool Teacher Teaching / Education 128,500 GMD
Primary School Teacher Teaching / Education 142,300 GMD
Principal Teaching / Education 231,000 GMD
Product Specialist Teaching / Education 167,100 GMD
Professor - Accounting Teaching / Education 282,300 GMD
Professor - Architecture Teaching / Education 283,400 GMD
Professor - Biology Teaching / Education 266,000 GMD
Professor - Business Administration Teaching / Education 254,700 GMD
Professor - Chemical Engineering Teaching / Education 301,300 GMD
Professor - Chemistry Teaching / Education 288,700 GMD
Professor - Civil Engineering Teaching / Education 263,900 GMD
Professor - Communication Teaching / Education 254,800 GMD
Professor - Computer Science Teaching / Education 263,900 GMD
Professor - Dentistry Teaching / Education 299,500 GMD
Professor - Drama Teaching / Education 267,100 GMD
Professor - Economics Teaching / Education 282,300 GMD
Professor - Education Teaching / Education 273,300 GMD
Professor - Electrical Engineering Teaching / Education 275,500 GMD
Professor - English Teaching / Education 273,300 GMD
Professor - Environmental Engineering Teaching / Education 283,700 GMD
Professor - Foreign Languages Teaching / Education 259,100 GMD
Professor - Geological Sciences Teaching / Education 263,100 GMD
Professor - History Teaching / Education 288,100 GMD
Professor - Industrial Engineering Teaching / Education 277,400 GMD
Professor - Law Teaching / Education 294,700 GMD
Professor - Legal Support Teaching / Education 257,700 GMD
Professor - Liberal Arts Teaching / Education 263,100 GMD
Professor - Marketing Teaching / Education 266,000 GMD
Professor - Mathematics Teaching / Education 312,400 GMD
Professor - Mechanical Engineering Teaching / Education 299,500 GMD
Professor - Medical Administration Teaching / Education 294,300 GMD
Professor - Medicine Teaching / Education 325,800 GMD
Professor - Music Teaching / Education 240,500 GMD
Professor - Nursing Teaching / Education 268,900 GMD
Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences Teaching / Education 277,400 GMD
Professor - Philosophy Teaching / Education 273,000 GMD
Professor - Physical Therapy Teaching / Education 283,400 GMD
Professor - Physics Teaching / Education 282,500 GMD
Professor - Psychology Teaching / Education 279,400 GMD
Professor - Rehabilitation Teaching / Education 254,800 GMD
Professor - Social Work Teaching / Education 246,200 GMD
Professor - Sociology Teaching / Education 263,100 GMD
Professor - Special Education Teaching / Education 290,800 GMD
Psychology Teacher Teaching / Education 217,900 GMD
Public Management Assistant Professor Teaching / Education 232,900 GMD
School Counselor Teaching / Education 207,700 GMD
Science Educator Teaching / Education 152,000 GMD
Science Laboratory Assistant Teaching / Education 142,300 GMD
Science Teacher Teaching / Education 154,700 GMD
Secondary Mathematics Teacher Teaching / Education 164,200 GMD
Secondary School Teacher Teaching / Education 157,600 GMD
Special Education Teacher Teaching / Education 159,100 GMD
Special Needs Assistant Teaching / Education 130,400 GMD
Statistics Lecturer Teaching / Education 271,300 GMD
Student Accounts Coordinator Teaching / Education 150,000 GMD
Student Development Specialist Teaching / Education 183,700 GMD
Student Employment Specialist Teaching / Education 172,200 GMD
Student Services Teaching / Education 138,800 GMD
Student Services Coordinator Teaching / Education 136,200 GMD
Student Support Manager Teaching / Education 175,900 GMD
Substitute Teacher Teaching / Education 125,100 GMD
Teacher Teaching / Education 142,300 GMD
Teacher Aide Teaching / Education 115,560 GMD
Teacher Trainer Teaching / Education 192,600 GMD
Teaching Assistant Teaching / Education 123,400 GMD
TEFL Teacher Teaching / Education 159,500 GMD
Training and Development Specialist Teaching / Education 201,100 GMD
Training Coordinator Teaching / Education 139,100 GMD
Tutor Teaching / Education 146,200 GMD
University Teacher Teaching / Education 275,800 GMD
Vocational Education Teacher Teaching / Education 152,300 GMD

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