What countries pay their physics teachers the most?

[DoesntCommute]

I'm looking to live abroad for a while and save up some money before starting grad school. I have a bachelors in physics and philosophy and I think I'd enjoy working as a physics teacher at the high-school level; are there any countries (preferably with a substantial english-speaking population) that pay their physics teachers especially well?

 

[jtbell]

"Abroad" is a relative term, whose meaning depends on where you are now.

 

[Mépris]

I have been helping out random people at school with Maths and Physics over the past month or so and it's been somewhat fun. I wouldn't want to dismiss teaching immediately, so a similar question comes to mind: what kind of salary could one expect as a Physics/Chemistry/Maths (all three or one/two of the three) at the high school level? In the US? Europe? I don't know much about the "value of money" but how would that stack up as opposed say, a doctor's or lawyer's salary in the same country?

I'm not just interested in money (as long as I have something mildly interesting to keep me busy, I'm all good) but maybe around that time, I'll want to have a kid (god forbid) and I'd want to settle down, give him/her nice things, etc.

 

[Cod]

According to an education report on one of the US news outlets (I want to say it was Bret Baier on Foxnews), the highest paid, most respected teachers are in South Korea and Singapore. Both countries only allow / pick the brightest students to pursue the teaching profession and the teachers are constantly scrutinized anytime the teachers are "lacking" and are immediately sent to re-training before being run out of the profession.

I cannot find a link to the report, but here are some links which pretty much say the same things:

http://educationinjapan.wordpress.c...hat-it-takes-to-have-the-best-school-systems/
http://www.heraldsun.com/view/full_story/9943258/article-Why-aren-t-our-teachers-the-best-and-the-brightest-

 

[Matrix0]

I cannot provide specific information on teacher salaries in different countries. However, I can suggest some resources that may help you in your search for the best paying countries for physics teachers.

Firstly, you can consult international salary comparison websites such as Numbeo or Expatistan, which provide data on average salaries for different professions in various countries. These websites allow you to filter by profession and location, and can give you a general idea of the salary range for physics teachers in different countries.

Additionally, you can research specific countries that have a higher demand for physics teachers, as they may offer higher salaries to attract qualified educators. For example, countries like Singapore, South Korea, and Switzerland have a strong focus on science education and may offer competitive salaries for physics teachers.

It would also be beneficial to connect with other physics teachers or educators who have experience working abroad. They may have firsthand knowledge of the salary and job opportunities in different countries.

Keep in mind that salary is not the only factor to consider when choosing a country to work in. Other factors such as cost of living, work-life balance, and cultural fit should also be taken into account. I wish you the best of luck in your search for a suitable country to work as a physics teacher.