Teacher (K-12): Australia vs South Korea
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇦🇺 Australia pays 21% more
Australia
AUD
Estimated Salary (USD)
$53,019
per year
Local Currency (AUD)
A$81,119
per year
PPP Adjusted
$62,578
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
10,887
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 17%
South Korea
KRW
Estimated Salary (USD)
$43,661
per year
Local Currency (KRW)
₩57,632,520
per year
PPP Adjusted
$92,599
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
8,874
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 45%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Teacher (K-12)s in Australia earn 21% more than in South Korea (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), South Korea actually leads by 48%.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a Teacher (K-12)'s salary buys 1.2x more Big Macs in Australia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Teacher (K-12)s more: Australia or South Korea?▾
Australia pays Teacher (K-12)s an estimated $53,019 USD per year, which is 21% more than South Korea's estimated $43,661 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Teacher (K-12) in Australia vs South Korea?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $62,578 USD in Australia and $92,599 USD in South Korea. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Teacher (K-12)s?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a Teacher (K-12) in Australia can buy about 10,887 Big Macs per year, while in South Korea it's about 8,874 Big Macs.
Estimated based on OECD & BLS data. Actual salaries vary by experience, company, and region. Data is for informational purposes only.
Sources: BLS OEWS · OECD · World Bank · Big Mac Index