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Teacher salary in Rome: can you afford rent?
A Teacher in Rome typically earns €17,000–€31,000/year, with a median around €23,000/year. Median 1-bedroom rent is €1,100/month.
Affordability verdict
At a typical Teacher salary of €23,000/year, spending on median Rome rent (€1,100/mo) would take up 57% of gross income. That exceeds the 30% guideline significantly — housing would be a risky burden.
Teacher salary range in Rome
€17,000
Entry level
lower quartile
€23,000
Typical
median estimate
€31,000
Experienced
upper quartile
School teachers educate students from primary through secondary level, working in public and private institutions. Figures are gross annual salary estimates for Rome.
How much rent can a Teacher afford?
Rent landscape in Rome
€650
Budget
cheapest 10%
€1,100
Median
most common
€1,900
Premium
top 10%
1-bedroom equivalent. ISTAT housing survey + Numbeo crowdsourced data (2024) · 2024
Frequently asked questions
What does a Teacher earn in Rome?
A Teacher in Rome typically earns between €17,000 and €31,000/year, with a median around €23,000/year. Salaries vary by experience, employer, and sector.
Can a Teacher afford to live in Rome?
At a typical Teacher salary of €23,000/year, median Rome rent (€1,100/month) takes up 57% of gross income — significantly above the 30% guideline, making housing a financial stretch. Budget options in Rome start around €650/month.
How much rent can a Teacher afford in Rome?
On a median Teacher salary of €23,000/year, the recommended 30% rent budget is €575/month. Compared to Rome's median rent of €1,100/month, this means some budget trade-offs will be necessary — look at areas below the city median.
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