Teacher (International School) salary in Dubai
The median reported base salary for a teacher (international school) in the UAE is AED 4,590 a month, with the top quarter of respondents at AED 11,280 or above — from 50 salary profiles.
Median
AED 4,590
per month · $1,251
AED 55,080 a year
75th percentile
AED 11,280
per month · $3,074
+146% over the median
Payscale does not report teacher (international school) pay separately: these figures cover all teacher roles in the UAE.
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How it compares in Education & Training
It is the only education & training role with enough reported data to publish, so there is nothing to rank it against here. The gap between the median and the 75th percentile is 146%, which is roughly what experience, employer size and negotiation are worth in this role.
Against every role in this guide, whose medians centre on AED 7,830 a month, teacher (international school) pays 41% below the typical figure. On annual terms that is AED 55,080 at the median and AED 135,360 at the 75th percentile, before allowances.
On the data itself: 50 people reported pay for this role, which is one of the smaller samples in this guide, so treat the figure as a rough marker rather than a benchmark.
What moves teacher pay in the UAE
- Curriculum and qualification. British, American and IB schools usually require a recognised teaching qualification, and teachers with UK, US or equivalent credentials are paid more.
- School tier. Premium and inspected-outstanding schools pay above budget schools.
- Leadership responsibilities. Head of department, year lead and coordinator roles add allowances.
Beyond the base salary
International school packages commonly include housing or a housing allowance, an annual flight home, medical insurance, the visa and, at many schools, tuition support for teachers’ children. Contracts are often two years.
Where the teacher jobs are
Private international schools following British, American, IB, Indian and other curricula, regulated by KHDA in Dubai and ADEK in Abu Dhabi.
Also advertised as: Classroom Teacher, Subject Teacher, Primary Teacher, Secondary Teacher, IB Teacher.
Questions about teacher pay
Do international school teachers in Dubai get housing?
Many schools provide accommodation or a housing allowance, plus flights and medical cover. These benefits are a large part of the package and are not included in base salary figures.
When do schools in the UAE hire teachers?
Most schools recruit months ahead of the new academic year, which starts in late August.
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