Average Professor - Special Education Salary in Tunisia for 2026

In this article, we will look at the average Professor - Special Education salary for 2026 in Tunisia 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 Tunisian dinar. To keep things simple, we are using the TND currency code instead of the currency symbol د.ت.

How Much Does a Professor - Special Education Make in Tunisia?

A Professor - Special Education working in Tunisia will typically earn around 73,820 TND per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 36,720 TND to the highest average salary of 109,720 TND.

Average Annual Salary73,820 TND
Average Monthly Salary6,151 TND
Average Lowest Salary36,720 TND
Lowest Monthly Salary3,060 TND
Average Highest Salary109,720 TND
Highest Monthly Salary9,143 TND

These are average salaries for a Professor - Special Education in Tunisia and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Professor - Special Education to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Professor - Special Education 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 Professor - Special Education Salaries in Tunisia

So we've looked at the average salaries a Professor - Special Education will earn in Tunisia. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Professor - Special Education can earn between 36,720 TND and 109,720 TND on average in Tunisia. 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 Professor - Special Education in Tunisia is 68,900 TND. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 68,900 TND, and 50% of the population earn more than 68,900 TND.

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 Professor - Special Education salary in Tunisia, 25% of the population are earning less than 47,720 TND while 75% of the population earn more than 47,720 TND.

75% of the population earn less than 82,520 TND, and 25% of the population earn more than 82,520 TND.

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.

Professor - Special Education Salary by Experience Level in Tunisia

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 Professor - Special Education 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 Professor - Special Education in Tunisia that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 45,580 TND.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Professor - Special Education salary would increase to 53,160 TND.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Professor - Special Education, the average salary would be 78,940 TND.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 90,900 TND.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Professor - Special Education with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 97,300 TND.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Professor - Special Education with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 102,960 TND.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years-
45,580 TND
2-5 Years+23%
53,160 TND
5-10 Years+42%
78,940 TND
10-15 Years+17%
90,900 TND
15-20 Years+10%
97,300 TND
20+ Years+6%
102,960 TND

Professor - Special Education Salary by Education Level in Tunisia

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 Professor - Special Education in Tunisia based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Master's Degree. A Professor - Special Education in Tunisia with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 60,340 TND.
  • PhD. A Professor - Special Education in Tunisia with a phd education can earn an average salary of 98,140 TND.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Master's Degree-
60,340 TND
PhD+59%
98,140 TND

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 Tunisia is around 19,600 to 58,700 TND 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.

Professor - Special Education 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 Tunisia, a male professor - special education will earn an average of 77,620 TND, while a female professor - special education will earn around 66,680 TND.

This means that a male professor - special education earns approximately 16% more than a female professor - special education for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Tunisia

Male-
77,620 TND
Female-16%
66,680 TND

Professor - Special Education Average Pay Raise in Tunisia

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 Professor - Special Education in Tunisia is around 11% every 21 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Tunisia is around 8% every 19 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 = ( 11 ÷ 21 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that a Professor - Special Education in Tunisia can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 6% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Tunisia for 2026

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

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

Banking-
4%
Energy-
8%
Information Technology-
3%
Healthcare-
7%
Travel-
2%
Construction-
6%
Education-
1%

Professor - Special Education Bonus and Incentive Rates in Tunisia

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 Professor - Special Education is a low bonus based job, with 49% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

51% 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 3% to 5%.

Received Bonus-
49%
No Bonus-
51%

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 Tunisia earn approximately 10% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector-
50,240 TND
Private Sector-10%
45,560 TND

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Professor - Special Education

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Professor - Special Education in Tunisia.

Job TitleCategorySalary
Academic AdvisorTeaching / Education48,940 TND
Academic AssistantTeaching / Education34,120 TND
Academic CoachTeaching / Education50,980 TND
Academic LibrarianTeaching / Education36,580 TND
Academic ManagerTeaching / Education55,320 TND
Academic SpecialistTeaching / Education41,480 TND
Academic StaffTeaching / Education39,640 TND
AccompanistTeaching / Education44,800 TND
Achievement CoachTeaching / Education50,980 TND
Admissions SpecialistTeaching / Education41,480 TND
Agricultural Sciences TeacherTeaching / Education40,140 TND
Anthropology TeacherTeaching / Education39,960 TND
Arabic Language TeacherTeaching / Education39,080 TND
Archeology TeacherTeaching / Education44,300 TND
Architecture TeacherTeaching / Education43,220 TND
ArchivistTeaching / Education34,960 TND
Art TeacherTeaching / Education39,160 TND
Assistant School PrincipalTeaching / Education48,760 TND
Assistant TeacherTeaching / Education31,520 TND
Biochemistry Professor Teaching / Education71,280 TND
Biology TeacherTeaching / Education38,700 TND
Bursary Scheme ManagerTeaching / Education48,740 TND
Business TeacherTeaching / Education43,360 TND
Careers AdvisorTeaching / Education50,020 TND
Careers ConsultantTeaching / Education47,580 TND
Chemistry TeacherTeaching / Education40,140 TND
Child Care CoordinatorTeaching / Education41,660 TND
Child Care WorkerTeaching / Education34,160 TND
Childcare WorkerTeaching / Education34,160 TND
Classroom AssistantTeaching / Education33,960 TND
Clinical School PsychologistTeaching / Education58,000 TND
College AideTeaching / Education50,980 TND
College DeanTeaching / Education97,060 TND
College PresidentTeaching / Education88,020 TND
College and Career Readiness SpecialistTeaching / Education56,060 TND
Communications TeacherTeaching / Education42,040 TND
Community Education OfficerTeaching / Education31,520 TND
Computer Science TeacherTeaching / Education36,700 TND
Computer TeacherTeaching / Education36,700 TND
Creative Writing TrainerTeaching / Education48,820 TND
Credit CounselorTeaching / Education46,980 TND
Cultural Studies TeacherTeaching / Education36,580 TND
Curriculum CoordinatorTeaching / Education43,760 TND
Curriculum DeveloperTeaching / Education53,120 TND
Curriculum SpecialistTeaching / Education50,240 TND
Dean of FacultyTeaching / Education85,460 TND
DemonstratorTeaching / Education35,300 TND
Deputy Controller of ExaminationsTeaching / Education46,880 TND
Director of Learning TechnologyTeaching / Education52,820 TND
Distance Learning CoordinatorTeaching / Education41,480 TND
EFL TeacherTeaching / Education42,040 TND
ESL TeacherTeaching / Education42,040 TND
Economics LecturerTeaching / Education66,260 TND
Economics TeacherTeaching / Education38,340 TND
Education AdministratorTeaching / Education46,720 TND
Education AssistantTeaching / Education38,180 TND
Education Assistant DirectorTeaching / Education54,460 TND
Education Assistant LibrarianTeaching / Education31,660 TND
Education Assistant PrincipalTeaching / Education43,220 TND
Education Assistant ProfessorTeaching / Education55,220 TND
Education AssociateTeaching / Education36,700 TND
Education ConsultantTeaching / Education50,560 TND
Education ConsultantTeaching / Education54,500 TND
Education CoordinatorTeaching / Education43,520 TND
Education CounselorTeaching / Education44,720 TND
Education DirectorTeaching / Education66,840 TND
Education Program SpecialistTeaching / Education49,020 TND
Education ResearcherTeaching / Education59,000 TND
Education Resource SpecialistTeaching / Education46,720 TND
Education Services FacilitatorTeaching / Education43,520 TND
Educational PsychologistTeaching / Education60,180 TND
Elementary School TeacherTeaching / Education31,040 TND
Engineering LecturerTeaching / Education65,080 TND
Engineering TeacherTeaching / Education52,820 TND
English TeacherTeaching / Education34,380 TND
Faculty AssistantTeaching / Education47,580 TND
Foreign Language TeacherTeaching / Education37,380 TND
GED TeacherTeaching / Education36,580 TND
Geography TeacherTeaching / Education39,640 TND
Head of Mathematics DepartmentTeaching / Education50,540 TND
Head of SchoolTeaching / Education67,020 TND
High School TeacherTeaching / Education46,720 TND
History TeacherTeaching / Education40,600 TND
Infant TeacherTeaching / Education31,540 TND
Instructional AssistantTeaching / Education42,320 TND
InstructorTeaching / Education43,080 TND
Kindergarten TeacherTeaching / Education31,940 TND
Language Instructor For ExpatriateTeaching / Education32,620 TND
Law TeacherTeaching / Education60,480 TND
Learning DesignerTeaching / Education43,800 TND
LecturerTeaching / Education69,040 TND
LibrarianTeaching / Education32,620 TND
Library AssistantTeaching / Education29,040 TND
Library DirectorTeaching / Education45,580 TND
Library SpecialistTeaching / Education34,360 TND
Library TechnicianTeaching / Education31,960 TND
Life Sciences TeacherTeaching / Education40,140 TND
Math LecturerTeaching / Education73,760 TND
Math TeacherTeaching / Education44,780 TND
Mathematics TeacherTeaching / Education44,780 TND
MentorTeaching / Education46,280 TND
Middle School TeacherTeaching / Education44,800 TND
Music TeacherTeaching / Education39,160 TND
Nursery ManagerTeaching / Education61,400 TND
Nursery WorkerTeaching / Education27,020 TND
ParaprofessionalTeaching / Education52,820 TND
Physical Education SpecialistTeaching / Education46,720 TND
Physical Education TeacherTeaching / Education35,300 TND
Physics Teacher Teaching / Education40,560 TND
Political Science TeacherTeaching / Education43,360 TND
Post Doctoral ResearcherTeaching / Education64,300 TND
Preschool Education AdministratorTeaching / Education44,720 TND
Preschool TeacherTeaching / Education35,560 TND
Primary School TeacherTeaching / Education35,520 TND
PrincipalTeaching / Education59,000 TND
Product SpecialistTeaching / Education43,220 TND
Professor - AccountingTeaching / Education69,540 TND
Professor - ArchitectureTeaching / Education72,380 TND
Professor - BiologyTeaching / Education72,120 TND
Professor - Business AdministrationTeaching / Education69,240 TND
Professor - Chemical EngineeringTeaching / Education70,880 TND
Professor - ChemistryTeaching / Education72,420 TND
Professor - Civil EngineeringTeaching / Education68,580 TND
Professor - CommunicationTeaching / Education67,320 TND
Professor - Computer ScienceTeaching / Education73,760 TND
Professor - DentistryTeaching / Education72,780 TND
Professor - DramaTeaching / Education66,260 TND
Professor - EconomicsTeaching / Education73,880 TND
Professor - EducationTeaching / Education73,120 TND
Professor - Electrical EngineeringTeaching / Education80,180 TND
Professor - EnglishTeaching / Education64,920 TND
Professor - Environmental EngineeringTeaching / Education73,040 TND
Professor - Foreign LanguagesTeaching / Education66,180 TND
Professor - Geological SciencesTeaching / Education72,120 TND
Professor - HistoryTeaching / Education74,060 TND
Professor - Industrial EngineeringTeaching / Education67,900 TND
Professor - LawTeaching / Education73,020 TND
Professor - Legal SupportTeaching / Education66,180 TND
Professor - Liberal ArtsTeaching / Education72,420 TND
Professor - MarketingTeaching / Education68,900 TND
Professor - MathematicsTeaching / Education80,480 TND
Professor - Mechanical EngineeringTeaching / Education73,260 TND
Professor - Medical AdministrationTeaching / Education73,020 TND
Professor - MedicineTeaching / Education86,760 TND
Professor - MusicTeaching / Education67,020 TND
Professor - NursingTeaching / Education69,540 TND
Professor - Pharmaceutical SciencesTeaching / Education67,300 TND
Professor - PhilosophyTeaching / Education69,540 TND
Professor - Physical TherapyTeaching / Education73,980 TND
Professor - PhysicsTeaching / Education78,620 TND
Professor - PsychologyTeaching / Education72,260 TND
Professor - RehabilitationTeaching / Education62,460 TND
Professor - Social WorkTeaching / Education61,580 TND
Professor - SociologyTeaching / Education69,180 TND
Psychology TeacherTeaching / Education59,940 TND
Public Management Assistant ProfessorTeaching / Education58,800 TND
School CounselorTeaching / Education56,100 TND
Science EducatorTeaching / Education38,340 TND
Science Laboratory AssistantTeaching / Education35,520 TND
Science TeacherTeaching / Education38,340 TND
Secondary Mathematics TeacherTeaching / Education40,560 TND
Secondary School TeacherTeaching / Education40,560 TND
Special Education TeacherTeaching / Education43,360 TND
Special Needs AssistantTeaching / Education34,280 TND
Statistics LecturerTeaching / Education68,320 TND
Student Accounts CoordinatorTeaching / Education39,960 TND
Student Development SpecialistTeaching / Education47,120 TND
Student Employment SpecialistTeaching / Education46,280 TND
Student ServicesTeaching / Education35,520 TND
Student Services CoordinatorTeaching / Education36,580 TND
Student Support ManagerTeaching / Education43,800 TND
Substitute TeacherTeaching / Education34,160 TND
TEFL TeacherTeaching / Education42,460 TND
TeacherTeaching / Education35,260 TND
Teacher AideTeaching / Education32,960 TND
Teacher TrainerTeaching / Education48,940 TND
Teaching AssistantTeaching / Education31,540 TND
Training CoordinatorTeaching / Education35,260 TND
Training and Development SpecialistTeaching / Education50,520 TND
TutorTeaching / Education36,700 TND
University TeacherTeaching / Education64,920 TND
Vocational Education TeacherTeaching / Education36,580 TND
eLearning TrainerTeaching / Education35,300 TND

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