Report: Algeria teachers have lowest salary in Arab countries

Higher education researches center of the University of Chicago ranked Algeria last in terms of teachers’ salaries compared to come countries in the world and Arab nations.

According to a report released by the US center, the average salary of teachers in Algeria is $345 compared to 80 million centimes in Qatar which ranked first followed by Kuwait by and $2,890. The UAE occupied the third position by $2,840.

Morocco ranked just before Algeria as teachers earn 5 million centimes per month.

As for foreign countries, the report ranked Japan first as salaries reach $7,780 followed by Italy, South Africa, India and the US with $6,000. Canada occupied the third place with 57 million centimes followed by China with a monthly salary estimated at $720.

Malek Serai, an international economist told Echorouk the report is “real” and all the figures are real. “Teachers’ salaries either in our universities or schools are low compared to sister countries such as Morocco. Teachers in Algeria are not motivated because they are concerned about other things such as renting and transportation.”

“Teachers must earn a decent salary and be motivated to attend conferences and training sessions abroad to develop their knowledge skills,” he added.