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Pay for Teachers Around the World: How Australia Stacks Up

The average salary for a teacher in Australia is $69 000, and the median is around $85,000. This is on par with the USA, but less than the UK and Canada.

Western Australian relief teacher checking his payslip to make sure that he has been paid properly.

What is the Relief Teacher Pay Rate in WA?

Relief teachers in Western Australia working for the Department of Education will get paid between $43.09 and $63.94 per hour, depending on experience.

A young relief teacher is counting how much they got paid this fortnight to make sure that they were paid the correct amount.

How to Make Sure You Get Paid as a Relief Teacher

If you’re a relief teacher and you haven’t received your pay, first check your payslip. If you work for the Department for Education, will receive your payslip via your schools email.

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What is the relief teacher pay rate in Adelaide?

How much you get paid as a relief teacher in Adelaide depends on the school. Currently, a starting teacher will get paid $350.09 per day as a relief teacher.