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National Council on Teacher Quality. (2025). Custom report. Teacher Contract Database. [Data set].
Retrieved from: https://teacherquality.nctq.org/contract-database/report?reportId=55713687
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Albuquerque Public Schools

 NM

Non-traditional salary schedule
While teachers are paid based on education and experience, the district has a 3-Tier Licensure System and corresponding salary schedules.

  • More information
    See also: FAQs: Three-Tiered Licensure Systems (https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/licensure-frequently-asked-questions/) and Teacher License Advancement (https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/teacher-license-advancement/)

    Teachers on Licensure Level 1 can advance to Level 2 after 3 years but must do so after 5 five years to remain teaching.  Advancement to each level requires that teachers meet various, specified criteria.  Teachers can choose to remain on Level 2 for their career or can meet specified criteria to move to Level 3.  As such, our calculations take two approaches to show the shortest and longest trajectory to max salary: (1) a teacher advances to Level 2 after 3 years, and (2) a teacher advances to Level 2 after 5 years.  Both cases assume that the teacher does not advance to Level 3 since Level 3 is not a requirement to remain licensed and teaching.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    New Mexico Dossier Guidelines
    2021-2023
89,788 69%

Aldine Independent School District

 TX

No salary schedule
The district publishes new hire salary for those with 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of experience and the minimum, midpoint and maximum salary for veteran district teachers.

  • More information
    The district publishes new hire salary for those with 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of experience and the minimum, midpoint and maximum salary for veteran district teachers. There is no indication that there is additional pay for educational attainment.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 15, Sec. 3.B.

    District website: https://www.aldineisd.org/about/departments/human-resources/applicants/compensation-information/
66,854 87%

Alpine School District

 UT

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 81,715 16%

Anchorage School District

 AK

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 46,115 19%

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

 MD

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 83,300 32%

Anoka-Hennepin School District

 MN

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 38,802 32%

Arlington Independent School District

 TX

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 59,900 73%

Atlanta Public Schools

 GA

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 52,377 75%

Aurora Public Schools

 CO

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 39,872 66%

Austin Independent School District

 TX

New hire salary schedule

  • More information
    Analysis is based solely on Austin's base salary for new hires and does not take into account any of the base building salary increases for which teachers are eligible under the Professional Pathways for Teachers (PPfT) (pp. 24-26 of the 2022 2023 Compensation Manual and https://www.austinisd.org/hc/employee-effectiveness/compensation).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 16 & 17.

    District website: https://www.austinisd.org/hc/careers/compensation
80,032 53%

Baltimore City Public School System

 MD

New hire salary schedule
Non-traditional salary schedule
After initial placement on the Career Pathway salary schedule, teachers advance an interval within each Pathway upon earning the required number of Achievement Units. (see "more information")

  • More information
    See also https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/career-pathways

    After initial placement on the Career Pathway Salary Schedule, teachers advance to the next salary interval in a pathway by earning achievement units (AUs), which are awarded for professional development, strong evaluations, eligible coursework, etc. Teachers may advance from the Standard to the Professional Pathway either via earning 12 AUs to move from interval 5 of the Standard pathway to interval 1 of to Professional pathway or via an accelerated process (see district website for details). Movement to the Model or Lead pathways requires approval of the Professional Peer Review Committee; in addition, moving to the Lead pathway is considered a promotional opportunity.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 15 & 16, Art. 5.2.C.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
79,297 100%

Baltimore County Public Schools

 MD

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 113,814 50%

Billings Public Schools

 MT

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 16,958 36%

Birmingham City Schools

 AL

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 23,041 83%

Bismarck Public Schools

 ND

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 13,197 23%

Boston Public Schools

 MA

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 51,433 ND%

Brevard Public Schools

 FL

New hire salary schedule
Annual salary increases are based solely on evaluation rating in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22.

  • More information
    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based solely on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. The annual salary increase amounts for Highly Effective and Effective ratings were not specified for 2022-2023 in the district materials to which NCTQ had access.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
    p. 54, Art. XVII.A.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
73,734 49%

Bridgeport Public Schools

 CT

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 20,296 73%

Broward County Public Schools

 FL

New hire salary schedule
Annual salary increases are based solely on evaluation rating in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22.

  • More information
    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. In 2022-2023, teachers rated Effective in the year prior receive a 3.75% salary adjustment and those who were rated Highly Effective receive a 5% salary adjustment. (2022-2025 Contract (2022-2023 School Year), pp. E-3 & E-4, App. E.).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2 (pdf).

    Contract
    June 30, 2022 - June 29, 2025 (2022-2023 School Year)
    p. E-2, App. E.3 & pp. E-3 & E-4, App. E.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
270,978 60%

Buffalo School District

 NY

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 32,891 73%

Burlington School District

 VT

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 3,834 46%

Capistrano Unified School District

 CA

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 47,135 25%

Champlain Valley School District

 VT

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 4,244 11%

Charleston County School District

 SC

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 49,769 57%

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

 NC

Non-traditional salary schedule
Pay is not differentiated by educational attainment (see "more information").

  • More information
    See also the district website: https://www.cmsk12.org/Page/8016

    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
147,638 58%

Cherry Creek School District

 CO

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 55,839 29%

Chesterfield County Public Schools

 VA

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 61,552 36%

Chicago Public Schools

 IL

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 358,453 78%

Cincinnati Public Schools

 OH

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 34,802 7%

Clark County School District

 NV

Non-traditional salary schedule
Teachers are compensated for experience and accumulated contact hours (e.g., designated coursework or professional development; see "more information").

  • More information
    See also the Professional Growth System Reference Guide.

    The Clark County salary schedule does not have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. Teachers advance one step annually and one column every 3 years (or 2 years if meeting specified criteria), as long as they have earned 225 contact hours through designated coursework or professional development, etc. NCTQ was unable to determine if it's the norm for teachers to accrue the 225 contract hours every three years so that they may advance to a new column.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 33-45, Art. 26.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
330,225 69%

Clayton County Public Schools

 GA

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 54,840 93%

Cleveland Metropolitan School District

 OH

Non-traditional salary schedule
Advancement on the schedule is dependent upon evaluation rating: a Developing or higher rating for two consecutive years is required to advance one level (see "more information").

  • More information
    The salary schedule is comprised of levels and is neither based on experience nor educational attainment. Teachers will advance one level after two consecutive years of a Developing or higher evaluation rating.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 142, Art. 31, Sec. 3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
37,617 ND%

Cobb County School District

 GA

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 111,854 41%

Columbus City Schools

 OH

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 48,925 ND%

Conroe Independent School District

 TX

New hire salary schedule

 62,837 40%

Corona-Norco Unified School District

 CA

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 52,877 45%

Cumberland County Schools

 NC

Non-traditional salary schedule
Pay is not differentiated by educational attainment (see "more information").

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
50,879 76%

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District

 TX

New hire salary schedule

 116,512 54%

Dallas Independent School District

 TX

New hire salary schedule
After the first year in the district, teachers move to the Teacher Excellence Initiative schedule, where pay is solely based on effectiveness level (see "more information").

  • More information
    Salary for teachers in their first year with the district is based solely on years of experience. After the first year, salary is determined by effectiveness level. The Teacher Effectiveness Initiative Salary schedule contains a salary amount for each effectiveness level; education and experience are not a factor in determining annual salary. To reach the Proficient II effectiveness level or higher and the corresponding compensation, teachers must go through the Distinguished Teacher Review process, which includes a review of quality of instruction, leadership, lifelong learning, and contributions to the profession.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 10.

    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/
155,119 86%

Davis School District

 UT

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 74,289 19%

Dayton Public Schools

 OH

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 12,537 ND%

DeKalb County School District

 GA

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 99,166 73%

Denver Public Schools

 CO

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 92,039 65%

Des Moines Public Schools

 IA

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)
Teachers in their third year are able to opt into the BLUE contract and while working under that contract will advance on the salary schedule in the same manner as all other teachers.

  • More information
    NCTQ's analysis assumes a teacher earns the required training increments to advance beyond Step 10.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    BLUE (Building Leaders in Urban Education) Contract Employee Handbook
    2021-2024
    p. 8.
  • Past Policies

    Teachers in their third year are able to opt into the BLUE contract and while working under that contract will advance on the salary schedule in the same manner as all other teachers (see "more information").

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    BLUE (Building Leaders in Urban Education) Contract Employee Handbook
    2021-2024
    p. 8.

    Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)
    Teachers are able to opt into the BLUE contract and while working under that contract, earn a higher salary than those on the traditional salary schedule.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    District website: https://www.dmschools.org/blue-2/faq-about-blue/

    Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)
    Teachers are able to opt into the BLUE contract and while working under that contract, earn a higher salary than those on the traditional salary schedule.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    District website: https://www.dmschools.org/blue-2/faq-about-blue/

 33,167 78%

DeSoto County School District

 MS

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 34,392 52%

Detroit Public Schools Community District

 MI

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 49,534 86%

District of Columbia Public Schools

 DC

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)
The base salary schedule is a traditional salary schedule; our analysis does not take into account additional earnings from IMPACTplus or accelerated advancement through the LIFT program.

 48,568 ND%

Douglas County School District

 CO

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

  • More information
    There is a separate and higher salary schedule for teachers in subjects deemed "hard-to-hire" (pp. 10 & 12).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 11.
  • Past Policies

    The Salary Range structure has two salary ranges (General and Hard to Hire) for teachers that dictate pay based on experience and teaching position; educational attainment is only a factor in determining initial pay.

    The Salary Range structure has two salary ranges (General and Hard to Hire) for teachers that dictate pay based on experience and teaching position; educational attainment is only a factor in determining initial pay.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    The Salary Range structure has two salary ranges (General and Hard to Hire) for teachers that dictate pay based on experience and teaching position; educational attainment is only a factor in determining initial pay.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2020

 67,591 12%

Duval County Public Schools

 FL

New hire salary schedule
After initial placement, annual increases are based on evaluation rating. In 2022-2023, teachers rated Highly Effective receive $2,001, those rated Effective receive $1,000.50, and those rated less than Effective will not receive a salary increase.

  • More information
    Once initial pay is established in the first year of teaching, future salary increases are based on earned performance incentives. In 2022-2023, Highly Effective teachers receive $2,001, Effective teachers receive $1,000.50 and teachers rated less than Effective are not eligible for salary increases. 2022-2023 salary increases are based on 2021-2022 final summative evaluation ratings.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
130,229 51%

El Paso Independent School District

 TX

New hire salary schedule

 57,315 75%

Elk Grove Unified School District

 CA

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 62,865 54%

Fairfax County Public Schools

 VA

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 187,797 29%

Forsyth County Schools

 GA

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 49,346 15%

Fort Bend Independent School District

 TX

New hire salary schedule

 76,122 43%

Fort Wayne Community Schools

 IN

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 29,404 61%

Fort Worth Independent School District

 TX

New hire salary schedule

 84,510 86%

Fresno Unified School District

 CA

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 71,126 87%

Frisco Independent School District

 TX

New hire salary schedule

 60,182 13%

Fulton County Schools

 GA

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 94,491 44%

Garland Independent School District

 TX

New hire salary schedule

 55,987 65%

Granite School District

 UT

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 66,767 55%

Greenville County Schools

 SC

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 76,158 48%

Guilford County Schools

 NC

Non-traditional salary schedule
Pay is not differentiated by educational attainment (see "more information").

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
72,950 65%

Gwinnett County Public Schools

 GA

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 179,758 53%

Hawaii Department of Education

 HI

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

  • More information
    A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
    .
181,278 46%

Henrico County Public Schools

 VA

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 51,523 46%

Hillsborough County Public Schools

 FL

Non-traditional salary schedule
On the performance-based schedule, pay is not differentiated by educational attainment. After initial placement, evaluation rating determines annual salary increase.

  • More information
    Teachers rated Unsatisfactory or those who received two consecutive years of a Needs Improvement rating are not eligible for salary increases. Teachers rated Highly Effective are eligible for performance bonuses. As of September 2022, the district and union were at an impasse (https://www.hillsboroughcta.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/SM-22-019-Union-Statement-of-Issues-at-Impasse.pdf) and had not approved a contract effective July 1, 2022. As of January 2023, NCTQ was unable to locate evidence to indicate that the impasse was resolved, and, as a result, we have made the assumption that the district continues to operate under the 2019-2022 contract. Thus, the 2019-2022 contract's information continues to be included here.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 12, Schedule P.

    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2022
    p. 82, Sec. 21.4.1 - 21.4.3 & pp. 83 & 84, Sec. 21.4.9.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
220,252 59%

Houston Independent School District

 TX

New hire salary schedule
Pay is not differentiated based on educational attainment

 209,772 80%

Howard County Public School System

 MD

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 57,907 19%

Indianapolis Public Schools

 IN

No salary schedule
The district provides only a salary range, specifying minimum and maximum salary as well as requirements for base pay increases (see "more information")

  • More information
    The district only specifies a salary range, providing the minimum and maximum salary for teachers. Evaluation rating, experience and academic need determine if a teacher is eligible for a base salary increase. Those rated Highly Effective receive $1,290 and those rated Effective receive $1,000. Special education and STEM teachers receive $510. Teachers receive $510 for a year of experience, those with 2-10 years of service in the district receive $420 and those completing 11 or more years of service receive $260. Teachers with a rating of Ineffective or Improvement Necessary are ineligible for a base salary increase. Educational attainment is not a factor in salary determination.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
26,410 65%

Jackson Public Schools

 MS

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 23,935 100%

Jeffco Public Schools

 CO

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

  • More information
    Teachers rated Highly Effective or Effective will advance on the salary schedule. Probationary teachers will also advance on the salary schedule if they receive a Partially Effective evaluation rating or better in their first two years of teaching.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/careers/employee-compensation/licensed-educator-compensation
84,631 31%

Jefferson County Public Schools

 KY

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 97,936 56%

Jefferson Parish Public School System

 LA

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

  • More information
    The salary analysis is based solely on the district's base salary and does not take into account any of the additional earnings via the supplemental pay opportunities for evaluation rating or school and subject area assignments.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2 (pdf).
48,254 61%

Jordan School District

 UT

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 56,176 21%

Kanawha County Schools

 WV

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 25,764 51%

Kansas City Public Schools, MO

 MO

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 14,978 99%

Katy Independent School District

 TX

New hire salary schedule

 79,913 31%

Klein Independent School District

 TX

New hire salary schedule

 53,328 45%

Knox County Schools

 TN

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 60,854 ND%

Laramie County School District 1

 WY

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 1,051 37%

Lewisville Independent School District

 TX

New hire salary schedule

 52,218 35%

Little Rock School District

 AR

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 23,368 72%

Long Beach Unified School District

 CA

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 72,661 68%

Los Angeles Unified School District

 CA

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 492,842 79%

Loudoun County Public Schools

 VA

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 81,906 18%

Manchester School District

 NH

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 13,452 58%

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

 TN

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
  • Past Policies

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

    New hire salary schedule
    After the first year, annual increases are determined by evaluation rating; in addition, pay for an advanced degree is based on evaluation rating and capped at four years (see footnote).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2020

    Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)
    however, there is no additional pay for advanced degrees.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2014 - June 30, 2017
    Salary Schedule
    2014-2017

 112,125 ND%

Mesa Public Schools

 AZ

The district utilizes compensation worksheets for rehires and new hires where base salary is comprised of pay for education and experience.

 62,981 55%

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools

 TN

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 84,667 ND%

Miami-Dade County Public Schools

 FL

No salary schedule
The district does not use a salary schedule and instead publishes only the minimum and maximum salaries. Annual salary increases are based on evaluation ratings, in accordance with state law (Florida Statute 1012.22).

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023
    p. 224, App. E, Sec. 3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
350,434 69%

Milwaukee Public Schools

 WI

New hire salary schedule

 75,431 77%

Minneapolis Public Schools

 MN

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 35,580 57%

Mobile County Public Schools

 AL

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 53,967 70%

Montgomery County Public Schools

 MD

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 162,680 33%

New Haven Public Schools

 CT

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 20,180 71%

New York City Department of Education

 NY

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 922,935 72%

Newark Public Schools

 NJ

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 35,665 74%

NOLA Public Schools

 LA

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

  • More information
    The vast majority of public schools in New Orleans are charter schools, which have autonomy to manage their own compensation policies. As a result, there is not one uniform salary schedule for all public schools in the city. (District website: https://nolapublicschools.com/about/whoweare/governance). Per page 3 (pdf) of the Salary Manual, "NOLA Public Schools Salary Manual is intended to facilitate compensation communications within the district and to serve as a guide for administering salaries."
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 9-13 (pdf).
4,642 54%

Norfolk Public Schools

 VA

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 30,087 72%

North East Independent School District

 TX

No salary schedule
District does not utilize a salary schedule; only the minimum and maximum salaries as well as salaries at 6, 16, and 20 years are specified for new hires.

 65,186 48%

Northside Independent School District

 TX

New hire salary schedule

 106,501 49%

Oakland Unified School District

 CA

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 36,373 73%

Oklahoma City Public Schools

 OK

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 37,530 85%

Omaha Public Schools

 NE

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 53,194 72%

Orange County Public Schools

 FL

No salary schedule
The district only publishes the minimum and maximum salaries (see "more information").

  • More information
    While neither the contract nor the salary schedule address state law, after initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. Per the 2022-2023 edition of the 2021-2024 contract (p. 71, Art. XVI.A.2 & 3.), in 2022-2023, teachers rated Effective receive an additional $1,800 and those rated Highly Effective receive an additional $2,425.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
209,089 52%

Osceola County School District

 FL

Non-traditional salary schedule
In accordance with state law, FL Statute 1012.22, evaluation rating determines level advancement on the salary schedule (see "more information").

  • More information
    Teachers rated Highly Effective in 2021-2022 receive a $1,700 salary increase by advancing 34 levels on the salary schedule, those rated Effective receive a $1,250 increase by advancing 25 levels, and teachers who are "grandfathered" (Professional Service Contract or Continuing Contract status) and rated either Highly Effective or Effective receive a $1,300 increase by advancing 26 levels.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
68,554 44%

Pasadena Independent School District

 TX

New hire salary schedule

 53,291 86%

Pasco County Schools

 FL

New hire salary schedule

 75,048 54%

Pinellas County Schools

 FL

New hire salary schedule
After initial placement, annual increases are are based on evaulation rating.

  • More information
    All annual contract teachers are on the performance salary schedule. Professional service contract and continuing contract teachers can opt into the performance pay or can remain on the grandfathered, traditional salary schedule.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
100,948 50%

Pittsburgh Public Schools

 PA

Non-traditional salary schedule
Pay is not differentiated by educational attainment (see "more information")

  • More information
    The footnote on the salary schedule indicates that Art. 95 addresses advanced study credit. Art. 95 was not revised in the 2020-2024 Tentative Agreement; thus, the information from p. 1, B of the 2017-2020 Tentative Agreement still stands. That agreement notes that there is a single lane for all teachers hired after July 1, 2010, with the top salary step being equal to the top salary step of the grandfathered MA lane. Furthermore, the Fact Finder Report for the 2017-2020 contract indicates that there should be no additional pay for advanced degrees for those hired after 2010 (pp. 1 &2, II: https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Labor-Management-Relations/plrb/fact-finding/2017/Documents/Pittsburgh%20SD%2088-17-30%20W.pdf).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
22,567 96%

Plano Independent School District

 TX

New hire salary schedule

 53,057 32%

Polk County Public Schools

 FL

New hire salary schedule

 105,648 52%

Portland Public Schools, ME

 ME

Non-traditional salary schedule
Teachers are compensated for experience and accumulated salary contact hours (e.g., university credits, continuing education, etc.)

  • More information
    While Portland does not utilize a traditional salary schedule, teachers advance one step each year; however, the schedule does not have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. To change lanes, teachers must complete a minimum number of years on their current lane and earn a minum number of salary contact hours (SCH). SCH are earned via courses, workshops, learning projects, curriculum development, action research, etc. Advancing from Lane 1 to 2 or Lane 2 to 3 requires 3 years and 180 SCH. Advancing from Lane 3 to 4 or Lane 4 to 5 requires 4 years and 225 SCH.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    August 26, 2022 - August 31, 2025
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • Past Policies

    Non-traditional salary schedule
    Teachers are compensated for experience and accumulated salary contact hours (e.g., university credits, continuing education, etc.)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    August 26, 2019 - August 25, 2022
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Non-traditional salary schedule
    Teachers are compensated for experience and accumulated salary contact hours (e.g., university credits, continuing education, etc.)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    August 26, 2019 - August 25, 2022
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Non-traditional salary schedule
    Teachers are compensated for experience and accumulated salary contact hours (e.g., university credits, continuing education, etc.)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    August 26, 2019 - August 25, 2022
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

 6,764 52%

Portland Public Schools, OR

 OR

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 46,924 36%

Prince George's County Public Schools

 MD

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 132,657 66%

Prince William County Public Schools

 VA

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

  • More information
    Although the district publishes a new hire schedule, their full schedule shows both the new hire placement and the full salary trajectory of a new hire throughout his/her career.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
90,843 42%

Providence Public School District

 RI

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 23,699 85%

Red Clay Consolidated School District

 DE

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 15,414 ND%

Richmond Public Schools

 VA

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 24,763 88%

Rochester City School District

 NY

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

  • More information
    Teachers with a master's degree are placed 2 steps higher on the salary schedule than their experience warrants.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
27,044 89%

Round Rock ISD

 TX

New hire salary schedule

 50,387 28%

Sacramento City Unified School District

 CA

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 42,196 71%

San Antonio Independent School District

 TX

New hire salary schedule

 48,745 90%

San Bernardino City Unified School District

 CA

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 48,769 89%

San Diego Unified School District

 CA

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 102,884 58%

San Francisco Unified School District

 CA

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 52,417 53%

Santa Ana Unified School District

 CA

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 46,923 84%

School District of Lee County

 FL

New hire salary schedule
Annual salary increases are based on evaluation rating in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22 (see "more information").

  • More information
    See also the Career Ladder Summary 2022-2023 and the district website: https://www.leeschools.net/our_district/departments/human_resources/compensation_labor_relations/career_ladder

    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. Annual contract teachers rated Highly Effective in FY22 received a base salary increase of $1,335 and those rated Effective received a base salary increase of $1,000. All other teachers received a base salary increase of $1,000, and teachers rated Needs Improvement/Developing or Unsatisfactory were not eligible for a performance-based increase. In addition, advancement on the Career Ladder salary schedule (performance-based salary schedule) occurs automatically on an annual basis for eligible employees who have met the requirements to move to the next Career Ladder level. Requirements fall into six categories: mentoring, experience, performance evaluations, professional development, certification, and participation.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025
    p. 51, Art. 10.02.(1) & (2) & p. 62, Art. 10.06.(1).

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
94,410 49%

School District of Manatee County

 FL

New hire salary schedule

 49,301 52%

School District of Palm Beach County

 FL

New hire salary schedule

 194,172 59%

School District of Philadelphia

 PA

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 128,647 100%

Seattle Public Schools

 WA

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: September 01, 2022 - August 31, 2025*

    Contract
    September 1, 2022 - August 31, 2025

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
55,271 31%

Seminole County Public Schools

 FL

New hire salary schedule
Annual salary increases are based on evaluation rating in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22 (see "more information").

  • More information
    Teachers with a Highly Effective rating receive a larger salary adjustment than those with an Effective rating & those with an Unsatisfactory rating are not eligible for a salary increase, in accordance with FL Statute 1012.22.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 52, Art. XX.D & p. 74, App. C.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
68,269 48%

Sioux Falls School District

 SD

Non-traditional salary schedule
While teachers are paid based on experience and education, salary advancement is not in a step and lane format.

 24,968 44%

Springfield Public School District, MO

 MO

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 25,641 55%

St. Louis Public Schools

 MO

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 21,814 99%

St. Paul Public Schools

 MN

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 36,888 66%

Stockton Unified School District

 CA

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 37,502 74%

Toledo Public Schools

 OH

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 23,153 12%

Tulsa Public Schools

 OK

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 36,512 82%

Virginia Beach City Public Schools

 VA

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 68,624 39%

Volusia County Schools

 FL

New hire salary schedule

 63,223 64%

Wake County School District

 NC

Non-traditional salary schedule
Pay is not differentiated by educational attainment (see "more information").

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
161,784 33%

Washoe County Public Schools

 NV

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 67,113 46%

West Ada School District

 ID

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

  • More information
    Teachers on the BA+24 and MA lanes must not only meet those educational attainment requirements but they must also possess a Professional Endorsement to be on those lanes. If a teacher has a BA+24 or MA but does not hold a Professional Endorsement then they will be on the BA lane. Step advancement is contingent only on annual negotiations; if negotiated, teachers will advance a step.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
40,205 22%

Wichita Public Schools

 KS

Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)

 48,916 77%

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

 NC

Non-traditional salary schedule
pay is not differentiated by educational attainment (see "more information")

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 

    . 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
54,707 61%
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Methodology for Annual salary for a first year teacher with a bachelor's degree

Longevity pay is only included if it is noted on the salary schedule document. If there are multiple salary schedules for teachers based on length of work year, NCTQ uses the schedule which best applies to general teachers (generally the shortest length of work year that still makes a full school year). NCTQ assumes that steps and years of experience align (i.e., that a teacher advances a step each year), unless there is evidence of a salary freeze or the district provides clear evidence that years of experience and step do not align.

Albuquerque Public Schools

 NM

$50,000, based on Level I Schedule

  • More information
    See also: FAQs: Three-Tiered Licensure Systems (https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/licensure-frequently-asked-questions/) and Teacher License Advancement (https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/teacher-license-advancement/)

    Teachers on Licensure Level 1 can advance to Level 2 after 3 years but must do so after 5 five years to remain teaching.  Advancement to each level requires that teachers meet various, specified criteria.  Teachers can choose to remain on Level 2 for their career or can meet specified criteria to move to Level 3.  As such, our calculations take two approaches to show the shortest and longest trajectory to max salary: (1) a teacher advances to Level 2 after 3 years, and (2) a teacher advances to Level 2 after 5 years.  Both cases assume that the teacher does not advance to Level 3 since Level 3 is not a requirement to remain licensed and teaching.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    New Mexico Dossier Guidelines
    2021-2023
  • Past Policies

    $41,000, based on Level I Schedule

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    New Mexico Dossier Guidelines
    2021-2023

    $41,000, based on Level I Schedule

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    New Mexico Statutes 22-10A-7; 22-10A-10; & 22-10A-11.

    $41,000, based on Level I Schedule

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    New Mexico Statutes 22-10A-7; 22-10A-10; & 22-10A-11.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; State requires a minimum salary dependent on level of licensure (Level I - $40,000; Level II - $50,000, Level III & IIIA - $60,000)
89,788 69%

Aldine Independent School District

 TX

$61,000 (based on new hire salary)

  • More information
    The district publishes new hire salary for those with 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of experience and the minimum, midpoint and maximum salary for veteran district teachers. There is no indication that there is additional pay for educational attainment.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 15, Sec. 3.B.

    District website: https://www.aldineisd.org/about/departments/human-resources/applicants/compensation-information/
  • Past Policies

    $58,000 (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 16, Sec. 3.B.
    District website: https://www.aldineisd.org/about/departments/human-resources/applicants/compensation-information/

    $56,000 (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 21 (pdf).

    $56,000

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $33,660 (minimum)
66,854 87%

Alpine School District

 UT

$45,644

 81,715 16%

Anchorage School District

 AK

$54,086

 46,115 19%

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

 MD

$48,314

 83,300 32%

Anoka-Hennepin School District

 MN

$45,098

 38,802 32%

Arlington Independent School District

 TX

$60,400

 59,900 73%

Atlanta Public Schools

 GA

$51,048

 52,377 75%

Aurora Public Schools

 CO

$46,894

 39,872 66%

Austin Independent School District

 TX

$52,191 (based on new hire schedule)

  • More information
    Analysis is based solely on Austin's base salary for new hires and does not take into account any of the base building salary increases for which teachers are eligible under the Professional Pathways for Teachers (PPfT) (pp. 24-26 of the 2022 2023 Compensation Manual and https://www.austinisd.org/hc/employee-effectiveness/compensation).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 16 & 17.

    District website: https://www.austinisd.org/hc/careers/compensation
  • Past Policies

    $51,150 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 18.
    District website: https://www.austinisd.org/hc/careers/compensation

    $51,000 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $50,251 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $33,660 (minimum)
80,032 53%

Baltimore City Public School System

 MD

$53,898 (based on new hire salary placement; salary is 1st interval on Standard pathway; see "more information")

  • More information
    See also https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/career-pathways

    The answer is based on new hire salary placement for teachers with a bachelor's degree and no prior experience (teachers with a BA and 0-1 years prior experience are placed on the first interval of the Standard pathway). After initial placement on the Career Pathway Salary Schedule, teachers advance to the next salary interval in a pathway by earning achievement units (AUs), which are awarded for professional development, strong evaluations, eligible coursework, etc. Teachers may advance from the Standard to the Professional Pathway either via earning 12 AUs to move from interval 5 of the Standard pathway to interval 1 of to Professional pathway or via an accelerated process (see district website for details). Movement to the Model or Lead pathways requires approval of the Professional Peer Review Committee; in addition, moving to the Lead pathway is considered a promotional opportunity.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 15 & 16, Art. 5.2.C.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $52,712 (based on new hire salary placement; salary is 1st interval on Standard pathway; see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 15 & 16, Art. 5.2.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $51,522 (1st interval on standard pathway)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    pp. 20 & 21, Art. 5.2.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $50,641 (1st interval on standard pathway)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    pp. 20 & 21, Art. 5.2.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
79,297 100%

Baltimore County Public Schools

 MD

$54,939

 113,814 50%

Billings Public Schools

 MT

$41,185

 16,958 36%

Birmingham City Schools

 AL

$42,424

 23,041 83%

Bismarck Public Schools

 ND

$48,600

 13,197 23%

Boston Public Schools

 MA

$62,555

 51,433 ND%

Brevard Public Schools

 FL

$48,725 (based on initial placement schedule)

  • More information
    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based solely on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22 (2022-2023 Contract, p. 54, Art. XVII.A.). The annual salary increase amounts for Highly Effective and Effective ratings were not specified for 2022-2023 in the district materials to which NCTQ had access.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $46,800 (based on initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $46,550 (based on initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $39,226 (based on initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 2 & 4 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
73,734 49%

Bridgeport Public Schools

 CT

$45,591

 20,296 73%

Broward County Public Schools

 FL

$48,925 (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule)

  • More information
    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. In 2022-2023, teachers rated Effective in the year prior receive a 3.75% salary adjustment and those who were rated Highly Effective receive a 5% salary adjustment. (2022-2025 Contract (2022-2023 School Year), pp. E-3 & E-4, App. E.).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2 (pdf).

    Contract
    June 30, 2022 - June 29, 2025 (2022-2023 School Year)
    p. E-2, App. E.3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $47,500 (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 2 (pdf).
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. E-2, App. E.3.

    $47,500 (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $41,233 (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
270,978 60%

Buffalo School District

 NY

$39,531

 32,891 73%

Burlington School District

 VT

$46,259

 3,834 46%

Capistrano Unified School District

 CA

$63,319

 47,135 25%

Champlain Valley School District

 VT

$46,970

 4,244 11%

Charleston County School District

 SC

$43,146

 49,769 57%

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

 NC

$43,590

  • More information
    See also the district website: https://www.cmsk12.org/Page/8016

    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $41,736

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $41,276

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    $40,615

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $35,000
147,638 58%

Cherry Creek School District

 CO

$44,130

 55,839 29%

Chesterfield County Public Schools

 VA

$49,481

 61,552 36%

Chicago Public Schools

 IL

$64,087

  • More information
    For teachers hired after January 1, 2017, an amount equal to the pension pick up will be added to the teacher's base salary; as a result, NCTQ's salary analysis is based on the salaries as listed under "total compensation" on the salary schedule.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 3-8.
  • Past Policies

    $61,919

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 3-8.

    $60,116

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 3-8.

    $58,365

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 3-8.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level ;state requires a minimum salary(not less than (i) $32,076 for the 2020-2021 school year, (ii) $34,576 for the 2021-2022 school year, (iii) $37,076 for the 2022-2023 school year, and (iv) $40,000 for the 2023-2024 school year)
358,453 78%

Cincinnati Public Schools

 OH

$48,269

 34,802 7%

Clark County School District

 NV

$50,115 (a teacher with no experience begins on Column 1, Step F)

  • More information
    See also the Professional Growth System Reference Guide.

    The Clark County salary schedule does not have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. Teachers advance one step annually and one column every 3 years (or 2 years if meeting specified criteria), as long as they have earned 225 contact hours through designated coursework or professional development, etc. NCTQ was unable to determine if it's the norm for teachers to accrue the 225 contract hours every three years so that they may advance to a new column.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 33-45, Art. 26.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $43,011 (a teacher with no experience begins on Column 1, Step A)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 33-45, Art. 26.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $41,863 (a teacher with no experience begins on Lane 1, Step A)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2021 with 2019-2021 Amendment
    pp. 35-45, Art. 26.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $41,863 (a teacher with no experience begins on Lane 1, Step A)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2021 with 2019-2021 Amendment
    pp. 35-45, Art. 26.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
330,225 69%

Clayton County Public Schools

 GA

$50,308

 54,840 93%

Cleveland Metropolitan School District

 OH

$49,198 (salary is determined neither by educational attainment nor years of experience; see "more information")

  • More information
    The salary schedule is comprised of levels and is neither based on experience nor educational attainment. Teachers will advance one level after two consecutive years of a Developing or higher evaluation rating.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 142, Art. 31, Sec. 3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $47,765 (salary is determined neither by educational attainment nor years of experience; see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 142, Art. 31, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $46,374 (salary is determined neither by educational attainment nor years of experience; see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    p. 172, Art. 31, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $45,915 (salary is determined neither by educational attainment nor years of experience; see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    p. 172, Art. 31, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    $30,000 (minimum)
37,617 ND%

Cobb County School District

 GA

$52,970

 111,854 41%

Columbus City Schools

 OH

$51,313

  • More information
    Teachers with a BA and no experience are placed at year 3 on the salary schedule (2022-2025 contract, p. 90, Part I, Chapter 900, Art. 901.11).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $49,339

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $47,901

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $46,506

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $30,000 (minimum)
48,925 ND%

Conroe Independent School District

 TX

$60,000 (based on hiring schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $58,500 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $57,000 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $55,500 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $33,660 (minimum)
62,837 40%

Corona-Norco Unified School District

 CA

$66,699

 52,877 45%

Cumberland County Schools

 NC

$39,618

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $38,078

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $37,618

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    $37,618

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

  • State Law
    $35,000
50,879 76%

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District

 TX

$60,500 (based on hiring schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $58,500 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $56,000 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $55,500 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $33,660 (minimum)
116,512 54%

Dallas Independent School District

 TX

$60,000 (based on the new hire schedule)

  • More information
    Salary for teachers in their first year with the district is based solely on years of experience. After the first year, salary is determined by effectiveness level. The Teacher Effectiveness Initiative Salary schedule contains a salary amount for each effectiveness level; education and experience are not a factor in determining annual salary. To reach the Proficient II effectiveness level or higher and the corresponding compensation, teachers must go through the Distinguished Teacher Review process, which includes a review of quality of instruction, leadership, lifelong learning, and contributions to the profession.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 10.

    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/
  • Past Policies

    $56,500 (based on the new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 12.
    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/

    $56,500 (based on the new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 12.
    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/

    $54,000 (based on the new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 11.
    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/

  • State Law
    $33,660 (minimum)
155,119 86%

Davis School District

 UT

$51,601

 74,289 19%

Dayton Public Schools

 OH

$48,813

 12,537 ND%

DeKalb County School District

 GA

$53,751

 99,166 73%

Denver Public Schools

 CO

$50,130

 92,039 65%

Des Moines Public Schools

 IA

$44,830

  • More information
    NCTQ's analysis assumes a teacher earns the required training increments to advance beyond Step 10.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $43,760

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $43,375

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $42,917

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state mandates minimum salary ($33,500).
33,167 78%

DeSoto County School District

 MS

$46,501

 34,392 52%

Detroit Public Schools Community District

 MI

$51,071

 49,534 86%

District of Columbia Public Schools

 DC

$56,313

  • More information
    Analysis based solely on DC's base salary, assumes an acceptable evaluation rating, and does not take into account accelerated advancement on the base pay salary scale through LIFT or additional earnings due to DC's IMPACTplus performance pay plan.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2018-2023
  • Past Policies

    $55,209

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2018
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2018

    $51,539

    Document in effect: October 01, 2011 - June 30, 2017
    Salary Schedule
    2011-2017

    $51,539 (based solely on DC's base salary, assumes an acceptable evaluation rating, and does not take into account accelerated advancement on the base pay salary scale through LIFT or additional earnings due to DC's IMPACTplus performance pay plan)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2014 - June 30, 2015
    Salary Schedule
    2014-2015

  • State Law
    No state policy
48,568 ND%

Douglas County School District

 CO

$43,680

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 11.
  • Past Policies

    $43,680 for teachers in the General Range and $48,160 for those in the Hard to Hire Range

    $39,000 for teachers in the General Range and $43,000 for those in the Hard to Hire Range

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $39,000 for teachers in the General Range and $43,000 for those in the Hard to Hire Range

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2020
    Compensation FAQs
    2018-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
67,591 12%

Duval County Public Schools

 FL

$48,700 (based only on initial salary placement)

  • More information
    Once initial pay is established in the first year of teaching, future salary increases are based on earned performance incentives. In 2022-2023, Highly Effective teachers receive $2,001, Effective teachers receive $1,000.50 and teachers rated less than Effective are not eligible for salary increases. 2022-2023 salary increases are based on 2021-2022 final summative evaluation ratings.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $47,500 (based only on initial salary placement)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $45,891 (based only on initial salary placement)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $39,500 (based only on initial salary placement)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 51 & 53 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
130,229 51%

El Paso Independent School District

 TX

$56,975 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $53,125 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $52,750 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $50,556 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $33,660 (minimum)
57,315 75%

Elk Grove Unified School District

 CA

$54,010

 62,865 54%

Fairfax County Public Schools

 VA

$53,313

 187,797 29%

Forsyth County Schools

 GA

$50,746

 49,346 15%

Fort Bend Independent School District

 TX

$59,500 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $58,500 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $55,500 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $55,500 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $33,660 (minimum)
76,122 43%

Fort Wayne Community Schools

 IN

$43,998

 29,404 61%

Fort Worth Independent School District

 TX

$60,000 (based on new hire salary schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 25, Sec. II.
  • Past Policies

    $58,000 (based on new hire salary schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $55,500 (based on new hire salary schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 18, Sec. II.

    $54,000 (based on new hire salary schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 18, Sec. II.

  • State Law
    $33,660 (minimum)
84,510 86%

Fresno Unified School District

 CA

$52,842

  • More information
    Certified teachers with only a BA and no additional credits are placed on Class 1, Level 1. In order to advance beyond this point, a teacher must earn at least 30 additional credits beyond a BA.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $53,699

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $50,810

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $50,810

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
71,126 87%

Frisco Independent School District

 TX

$58,250 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $56,500 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $54,900 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $54,500 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $33,660 (minimum)
60,182 13%

Fulton County Schools

 GA

$52,316

 94,491 44%

Garland Independent School District

 TX

$60,000 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2.
  • Past Policies

    $56,325 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 3.

    $54,900 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 0201
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 3.

    $54,000 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 3.

  • State Law
    $33,660 (minimum)
55,987 65%

Granite School District

 UT

$52,824

 66,767 55%

Greenville County Schools

 SC

$45,075

 76,158 48%

Guilford County Schools

 NC

$44,250

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $41,560

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $40,000

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    $39,350

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2018
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2018

  • State Law
    $35,000
72,950 65%

Gwinnett County Public Schools

 GA

$51,646

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $48,646

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $46,646 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    $43,646 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $37,092
179,758 53%

Hawaii Department of Education

 HI

$50,123 for a teacher who completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; $37,993 for a teacher who did not complete a State Approved Teacher Education Program

  • More information
    A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
  • State Law
    $50,123 for a teacher who completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; $37,993 for a teacher who did not complete a State Approved Teacher Education Program
181,278 46%

Henrico County Public Schools

 VA

$50,464

 51,523 46%

Hillsborough County Public Schools

 FL

$47,501 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment on the performance schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 12, Schedule P.
  • Past Policies

    $46,901 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment on the performance schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 12, Schedule P.

    $40,001 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment on the performance schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 17 (pdf).

    $38,201 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment on the performance schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 15 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
220,252 59%

Houston Independent School District

 TX

$61,500 (based on placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 19.
  • Past Policies

    $56,869 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 21.

    $54,369 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 21.

    $54,369 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $33,660 (minimum)
209,772 80%

Howard County Public School System

 MD

$56,228

 57,907 19%

Indianapolis Public Schools

 IN

$50,400

  • More information
    The district only specifies a salary range, providing the minimum and maximum salary for teachers. Evaluation rating, experience and academic need determine if a teacher is eligible for a base salary increase. Those rated Highly Effective receive $1,290 and those rated Effective receive $1,000. Special education and STEM teachers receive $510. Teachers receive $510 for a year of experience, those with 2-10 years of service in the district receive $420 and those completing 11 or more years of service receive $260. Teachers with a rating of Ineffective or Improvement Necessary are ineligible for a base salary increase. Educational attainment is not a factor in salary determination.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $49,100

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $47,800

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $45,200

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines(see footnote)
26,410 65%

Jackson Public Schools

 MS

$43,722

 23,935 100%

Jeffco Public Schools

 CO

$50,000

  • More information
    Teachers rated Highly Effective or Effective will advance on the salary schedule. Probationary teachers will also advance on the salary schedule if they receive a Partially Effective evaluation rating or better in their first two years of teaching. While the salary schedule notes that steps and years of experience do not necessarily align, for our calculations we assumed a teacher would advance a step each year for an Effective or Highly Effective rating.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/careers/employee-compensation/licensed-educator-compensation
  • Past Policies

    $43,274

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/careers/employee-compensation/licensed-educator-compensation

    $42,014

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/employment/salaries

    $40,989

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/employment/salaries

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
84,631 31%

Jefferson County Public Schools

 KY

$44,854

 97,936 56%

Jefferson Parish Public School System

 LA

$49,300

  • More information
    The salary analysis is based solely on the district's base salary and does not take into account any of the additional earnings via the supplemental pay opportunities for evaluation rating or school and subject area assignments.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $47,800

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $47,000

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $40,949

    Document in effect: July 01, 2015 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2015-2019

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
48,254 61%

Jordan School District

 UT

$53,080

 56,176 21%

Kanawha County Schools

 WV

$41,474

 25,764 51%

Kansas City Public Schools, MO

 MO

$43,100

 14,978 99%

Katy Independent School District

 TX

$60,700 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $57,365 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $55,525 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $55,200 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $33,660 (minimum)
79,913 31%

Klein Independent School District

 TX

$60,000 (based on hiring schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 5.
  • Past Policies

    $57,800 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $56,500 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 5.

    $55,550 (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1.

  • State Law
    $33,660 (minimum)
53,328 45%

Knox County Schools

 TN

$43,077

 60,854 ND%

Laramie County School District 1

 WY

$48,420

 1,051 37%

Lewisville Independent School District

 TX

$59,175 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $56,925 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $55,385 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $54,500 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $33,660 (minimum)
52,218 35%

Little Rock School District

 AR

$45,500

 23,368 72%

Long Beach Unified School District

 CA

$63,990

 72,661 68%

Los Angeles Unified School District

 CA

$56,107

 492,842 79%

Loudoun County Public Schools

 VA

$55,889

 81,906 18%

Manchester School District

 NH

$41,000

  • More information
    Teachers hired at BA step 1 shall receive a hiring bonus of .035, prorated for teachers hired after the start of the school year. The bonus is paid in a lump sum at the end of the school year.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $39,250

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $38,250

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $37,250

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    No state policy
13,452 58%

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

 TN

$45,965

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
  • Past Policies

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

    $43,000 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2020

    $42,343

    Document in effect: July 01, 2014 - June 30, 2017
    Salary Schedule
    2014-2017

  • State Law
    $36,000 (minimum)
112,125 ND%

Mesa Public Schools

 AZ

$53,500 (new hire base pay for a teacher with no experience)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $45,575 (new hire base pay for a teacher with no experience)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $45,123 (new hire base pay for a teacher with no experience)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $43,450 (new hire base pay for a teacher with no experience)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 2 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
62,981 55%

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools

 TN

$48,122

 84,667 ND%

Miami-Dade County Public Schools

 FL

$48,522

  • More information
    While the district does not utilize a salary schedule, the starting salary for a teacher with a BA and no experience is specified. Annual salary increases are based on evaluation rating, in accordance with state law (Florida Statute 1012.22).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023
    p. 224, App. E, Sec. 3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $47,717

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023
    p. 224, App. E, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $47,500

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023 Tentative Agreement
    TCD Contract - July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020 (2018-2019 Addendum), p. 219, App. E, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $47,500

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023 Tentative Agreement
    TCD Contract - July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020 (2018-2019 Addendum), p. 219, App. E, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
350,434 69%

Milwaukee Public Schools

 WI

$46,979 (based on new hire salary)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $44,870 (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $44,325 (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $44,325 (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
75,431 77%

Minneapolis Public Schools

 MN

$46,731

 35,580 57%

Mobile County Public Schools

 AL

$43,358

 53,967 70%

Montgomery County Public Schools

 MD

$52,286

 162,680 33%

New Haven Public Schools

 CT

$45,357

 20,180 71%

New York City Department of Education

 NY

$61,070

 922,935 72%

Newark Public Schools

 NJ

$62,000

 35,665 74%

NOLA Public Schools

 LA

$44,129 (based on base pay only)

  • More information
    Answer based only on years of experience and does not include any additional pay for demand and/or performance. The vast majority of public schools in New Orleans are charter schools, which have autonomy to manage their own compensation policies. As a result, there is not one uniform salary schedule for all public schools in the city. (District website: https://nolapublicschools.com/about/whoweare/governance). Per page 3 (pdf) of the Salary Manual, "NOLA Public Schools Salary Manual is intended to facilitate compensation communications within the district and to serve as a guide for administering salaries."
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 9 (pdf).
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
4,642 54%

Norfolk Public Schools

 VA

$49,500

 30,087 72%

North East Independent School District

 TX

$55,300 (for new hires)

  • More information
    The district does not use a salary schedule; only the minimum and maximum salaries as well as salaries at 6, 16, and 20 years are specified for new hires.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $54,250 (for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $53,000

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $53,000

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $33,660 (minimum)
65,186 48%

Northside Independent School District

 TX

$57,590 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $56,675 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $55,110 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $55,445 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $33,660 (minimum)
106,501 49%

Oakland Unified School District

 CA

$52,905

 36,373 73%

Oklahoma City Public Schools

 OK

$42,000

 37,530 85%

Omaha Public Schools

 NE

$44,000

 53,194 72%

Orange County Public Schools

 FL

$48,400 (minimum salary; see "more information")

  • More information
    While neither the contract nor the salary schedule address state law, after initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. Per the 2022-2023 edition of the 2021-2024 contract (p. 71, Art. XVI.A.2 & 3.), in 2022-2023, teachers rated Effective receive an additional $1,800 and those rated Highly Effective receive an additional $2,425.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $47,500 (minimum salary; see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2022

    $40,700 (minimum salary; see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

    $40,000 (minimum salary point on the performance-based salary schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    Contract
    July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021
    pp. 67 & 68, Art. XVI.A.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
209,089 52%

Osceola County School District

 FL

$48,500 (This non-traditional salary schedule utilizes over 700 levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year.)

  • More information
    In accordance with state law, FL Statute 1012.22, evaluation rating determines level advancement on the salary schedule. Teachers rated Highly Effective in 2021-2022 receive a $1,700 salary increase by advancing 34 levels on the salary schedule, those rated Effective receive a $1,250 increase by advancing 25 levels, and teachers who are "grandfathered" (Professional Service Contract or Continuing Contract status) and rated either Highly Effective or Effective receive a $1,300 increase by advancing 26 levels.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $47,500 (This non-traditional salary schedule utilizes over 700 levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year.)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $46,100 (This non-traditional salary schedule utilizes 573 levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year.)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $41,400 (This non-traditional salary schedule utilizes 553 levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year.)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
68,554 44%

Pasadena Independent School District

 TX

$60,438 (based on schedule for new hires)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 6.
  • Past Policies

    $57,619 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 6.

    $56,125 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $55,739 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 2 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $33,660 (minimum)
53,291 86%

Pasco County Schools

 FL

$46,425 (based on initial salary placement for new hires)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $45,200 (based on initial salary placement for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $44,820 (based on initial salary placement for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $39,845 (based on initial salary placement for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
75,048 54%

Pinellas County Schools

 FL

$50,568 (based on new hire placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $48,765 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $47,500 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $45,000 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
100,948 50%

Pittsburgh Public Schools

 PA

$48,337 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

  • More information
    The footnote on the salary schedule indicates that Art. 95 addresses advanced study credit. Art. 95 was not revised in the 2020-2024 Tentative Agreement; thus, the information from p. 1, B of the 2017-2020 Tentative Agreement still stands. That agreement notes that there is a single lane for all teachers hired after July 1, 2010, with the top salary step being equal to the top salary step of the grandfathered MA lane. Furthermore, the Fact Finder Report for the 2017-2020 contract indicates that there should be no additional pay for advanced degrees for those hired after 2010 (pp. 1 &2, II: https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Labor-Management-Relations/plrb/fact-finding/2017/Documents/Pittsburgh%20SD%2088-17-30%20W.pdf).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $48,097 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $47,858 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $47,858 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state only requires a minimum salary ($18,500) and minimum increase for master's degree ($300)..
22,567 96%

Plano Independent School District

 TX

$58,251 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 11.
  • Past Policies

    $56,000

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

    $54,000 (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $33,660 (minimum)
53,057 32%

Polk County Public Schools

 FL

$47,500 (based on the initial placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 5 - 7 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $45,487 (based on the initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 2 - 4 (pdf).

    $40,972 (based on the initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 16 & 17 (pdf).

    $40,972 (based on the initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 4 -6 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
105,648 52%

Portland Public Schools, ME

 ME

$43,617 (teachers with a BA who join the district with no prior experience begin on Step 1, Lane 2)

  • More information
    While Portland does not utilize a traditional salary schedule, teachers advance one step each year; however, the schedule does not have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. To change lanes, teachers must complete a minimum number of years on their current lane and earn a minum number of salary contact hours (SCH). SCH are earned via courses, workshops, learning projects, curriculum development, action research, etc. Advancing from Lane 1 to 2 or Lane 2 to 3 requires 3 years and 180 SCH. Advancing from Lane 3 to 4 or Lane 4 to 5 requires 4 years and 225 SCH.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    August 26, 2022 - August 31, 2025
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • Past Policies

    $41,617 (teachers with a BA who join the district with no prior experience begin on Step 1, Lane I)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    August 26, 2019 - August 25, 2022
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $40,601 (teachers with a BA who join the district with no prior experience begin on Step 1, Lane I)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    August 26, 2019 - August 25, 2022
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $39,611 (teachers with a BA who join the district with no prior experience begin on Step 1, Lane I)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    August 26, 2019 - August 25, 2022
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    2020-2021: $35,000 (minimum); 2021-2011: $37,5000 (minimum); 2022 and beyond: $40,000 (minimum)
6,764 52%

Portland Public Schools, OR

 OR

$50,020

 46,924 36%

Prince George's County Public Schools

 MD

$52,961

 132,657 66%

Prince William County Public Schools

 VA

$53,570

  • More information
    Although the district publishes a new hire schedule, their full schedule shows both the new hire placement and the full salary trajectory of a new hire throughout his/her career.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $51,431

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $50,324

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $49,496

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided on local level
90,843 42%

Providence Public School District

 RI

$45,104

 23,699 85%

Red Clay Consolidated School District

 DE

$43,711

 15,414 ND%

Richmond Public Schools

 VA

$51,182

 24,763 88%

Rochester City School District

 NY

$48,500

 27,044 89%

Round Rock ISD

 TX

$53,000 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $50,250 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $50,000 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $49,300 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $33,660 (minimum)
50,387 28%

Sacramento City Unified School District

 CA

$50,736

 42,196 71%

San Antonio Independent School District

 TX

$55,609 (based on schedule for new hires)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 6.
  • Past Policies

    $54,200 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 6.

    $53,400 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 6.

    $53,400 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $33,660 (minimum)
48,745 90%

San Bernardino City Unified School District

 CA

$65,703

 48,769 89%

San Diego Unified School District

 CA

$50,744

 102,884 58%

San Francisco Unified School District

 CA

$66,919

 52,417 53%

Santa Ana Unified School District

 CA

$63,168

 46,923 84%

School District of Lee County

 FL

$48,250 (based on new hire placement schedule)

  • More information
    See also the Career Ladder Summary 2022-2023 and the district website: https://www.leeschools.net/our_district/departments/human_resources/compensation_labor_relations/career_ladder

    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. Annual contract teachers rated Highly Effective in FY22 received a base salary increase of $1,335 and those rated Effective received a base salary increase of $1,000. All other teachers received a base salary increase of $1,000, and teachers rated Needs Improvement/Developing or Unsatisfactory were not eligible for a performance-based increase. In addition, advancement on the Career Ladder salary schedule (performance-based salary schedule) occurs automatically on an annual basis for eligible employees who have met the requirements to move to the next Career Ladder level. Requirements fall into six categories: mentoring, experience, performance evaluations, professional development, certification, and participation.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025
    p. 51, Art. 10.02.(1) & (2) & p. 62, Art. 10.06.(1).

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • Past Policies

    $47,500 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 47, Art. 10.02.(1) & (2) & p. 55, Art. 10.06.(1).
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $47,300 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $40,500 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
94,410 49%

School District of Manatee County

 FL

$55,177 (based on placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $47,500 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $46,439 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 9 (pdf).

    $40,504 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 9 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
49,301 52%

School District of Palm Beach County

 FL

$49,133 (based on the new hire placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $48,175 (based on the new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $47,500 (based on the new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020 (2021 Modifications)
    p. 114, Art. VIII, Sec. A.1 & p. 141, App. A.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $41,000 (based on the new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020 (2020 Modifications)
    p. 114, Art. VIII, Sec. A.1 & p. 141, App. A.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
194,172 59%

School District of Philadelphia

 PA

$50,066

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2.
  • Past Policies

    $48,490

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $47,191

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $46,267

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state only requires a minimum salary ($18,500) and minimum increase for master's degree ($300)..
128,647 100%

Seattle Public Schools

 WA

$67,603

 55,271 31%

Seminole County Public Schools

 FL

$48,500 (based on new hire placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 52, Art. XX.D & p. 74, App. C.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $47,500 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 52, Art. XX.D & p. 74, App. C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $46,310 (based on placement salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $40,000 (based on placement salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
68,269 48%

Sioux Falls School District

 SD

$46,000

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $41,000

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $37,044

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
24,968 44%

Springfield Public School District, MO

 MO

$41,544

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 6.
  • Past Policies

    $39,946

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $38,783

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 2.

    $38,783

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 2.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state only requires minimum salary ($23,000).
25,641 55%

St. Louis Public Schools

 MO

$45,136

 21,814 99%

St. Paul Public Schools

 MN

$49,181

 36,888 66%

Stockton Unified School District

 CA

$56,429

 37,502 74%

Toledo Public Schools

 OH

$41,597

 23,153 12%

Tulsa Public Schools

 OK

$40,000

 36,512 82%

Virginia Beach City Public Schools

 VA

$51,965

 68,624 39%

Volusia County Schools

 FL

$47,575 (based on placement schedule)

  • More information
    For NCTQ's analysis, tiers were translated to years of experience (i.e. Tier A = 0 years of experience; Tier U = 10 years of experience) although in the materials to which NCTQ has access, it is not specified if this is how the tiers work. Additionally, while a new teacher with a BA comes in at the same salary, regardless of years of experience, on the placement schedule, a teacher with a MA receives a higher stipend rate at 3 years' experience or at 6 years' experience.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 7 & 8.
  • Past Policies

    $44,335 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 7 & 8.

    $44,335 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 7 & 8.

    $39,609 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 7 & 8.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
63,223 64%

Wake County School District

 NC

$43,690

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $41,892

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $41,275

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    $41,275

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1.
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

  • State Law
    $35,000
161,784 33%

Washoe County Public Schools

 NV

$41,080

 67,113 46%

West Ada School District

 ID

$40,742 (based on new hire placement)

  • More information
    Teachers on the BA+24 and MA lanes must not only meet those educational attainment requirements but they must also possess a Professional Endorsement to be on those lanes. If a teacher has a BA+24 or MA but does not hold a Professional Endorsement then they will be on the BA lane. Step advancement is contingent only on annual negotiations; if negotiated, teachers will advance a step.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $40,400 (based on new hire placement)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $38,500 (see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    Idaho Statute 33-1201A: https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title33/T33CH12/SECT33-1201A/

    $35,800 (see footnote)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    Idaho Statute 33-1201A: https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title33/T33CH12/SECT33-1201A/

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
40,205 22%

Wichita Public Schools

 KS

$45,528

 48,916 77%

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

 NC

$43,400

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $41,860

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $39,600

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    $38,315

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

  • State Law
    $35,000
54,707 61%
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Annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree after 5 years of experience

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Methodology for Annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree after 5 years of experience

The responses here reflect salary at step 6. Longevity pay is only included if it is noted on the salary schedule document. If there are multiple salary schedules for teachers based on length of work year, NCTQ uses the schedule which best applies to general teachers (generally the shortest work year that still makes a full school year). NCTQ assumes that steps and years of experience align (i.e., that a teacher advances a step each year), unless there is evidence of a salary freeze or the district provides clear evidence that years of experience and step do not align.

Albuquerque Public Schools

 NM

$60,005, based on Level II Schedule (after 5 years, all teachers must apply to advance to Level II; those who do not advance cannot renew their teaching license)

  • More information
    See also: FAQs: Three-Tiered Licensure Systems (https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/licensure-frequently-asked-questions/) and Teacher License Advancement (https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/teacher-license-advancement/)

    Teachers on Licensure Level 1 can advance to Level 2 after 3 years but must do so after 5 five years to remain teaching.  Advancement to each level requires that teachers meet various, specified criteria.  Teachers can choose to remain on Level 2 for their career or can meet specified criteria to move to Level 3.  As such, our calculations take two approaches to show the shortest and longest trajectory to max salary: (1) a teacher advances to Level 2 after 3 years, and (2) a teacher advances to Level 2 after 5 years.  Both cases assume that the teacher does not advance to Level 3 since Level 3 is not a requirement to remain licensed and teaching.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    New Mexico Dossier Guidelines
    2021-2023
  • Past Policies

    $51,261, based on Level II Schedule (after 5 years, all teachers must apply to advance to Level II; those who do not advance cannot renew their teaching license)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    New Mexico Dossier Guidelines
    2021-2023

    $50,504, based on Level II Schedule (after 5 years, all teachers must apply to advance to Level II; those who do not advance cannot renew their teaching license)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    New Mexico Statutes 22-10A-7; 22-10A-10; & 22-10A-11.

    $50,005, based on Level II Schedule (after 5 years, all teachers must apply to advance to Level II; those who do not advance cannot renew their teaching license)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    New Mexico Statutes 22-10A-7; 22-10A-10; & 22-10A-11.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; State requires a minimum salary dependent on level of licensure (Level I - $40,000; Level II - $50,000, Level III & IIIA - $60,000)
89,788 69%

Aldine Independent School District

 TX

$62,250 (based on new hire salary)

  • More information
    The district publishes new hire salary for those with 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of experience and the minimum, midpoint and maximum salary for veteran district teachers. There is no indication that there is additional pay for educational attainment.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 15, Sec. 3.B.

    District website: https://www.aldineisd.org/about/departments/human-resources/applicants/compensation-information/
  • Past Policies

    $59,250 (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 16, Sec. 3.B.
    District website: https://www.aldineisd.org/about/departments/human-resources/applicants/compensation-information/

    $57,901 (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 21 (pdf).

    N/A; the district does not utilize a salary schedule.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $38,880 (minimum)
66,854 87%

Alpine School District

 UT

$51,803

 81,715 16%

Anchorage School District

 AK

$61,238

 46,115 19%

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

 MD

$58,205

 83,300 32%

Anoka-Hennepin School District

 MN

$49,793

 38,802 32%

Arlington Independent School District

 TX

$62,900

 59,900 73%

Atlanta Public Schools

 GA

$56,285

 52,377 75%

Aurora Public Schools

 CO

$61,074

 39,872 66%

Austin Independent School District

 TX

$53,623 (based on new hire schedule)

  • More information
    Analysis is based solely on Austin's base salary for new hires and does not take into account any of the base building salary increases for which teachers are eligible under the Professional Pathways for Teachers (PPfT) (pp. 24-26 of the 2022 2023 Compensation Manual and https://www.austinisd.org/hc/employee-effectiveness/compensation).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 16 & 17.

    District website: https://www.austinisd.org/hc/careers/compensation
  • Past Policies

    $52,582 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 18.
    District website: https://www.austinisd.org/hc/careers/compensation

    $52,431 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $51,522(based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $38,880 (minimum)
80,032 53%

Baltimore City Public School System

 MD

$57,180 (based on new hire salary placement; salary is 3rd interval on Standard pathway; see "more information")

  • More information
    See also https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/career-pathways

    The answer is based on new hire salary placement for teachers with a bachelor's degree and five years prior experience (teachers with a BA and 4-5 years prior experience are placed on the third interval of the Standard pathway). After initial placement on the Career Pathway Salary Schedule, teachers advance to the next salary interval in a pathway by earning achievement units (AUs), which are awarded for professional development, strong evaluations, eligible coursework, etc. Teachers may advance from the Standard to the Professional Pathway either via earning 12 AUs to move from interval 5 of the Standard pathway to interval 1 of to Professional pathway or via an accelerated process (see district website for details). Movement to the Model or Lead pathways requires approval of the Professional Peer Review Committee; in addition, moving to the Lead pathway is considered a promotional opportunity.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 15 & 16, Art. 5.2.C.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $55,922 (based on new hire salary placement; salary is 3rd interval on Standard pathway; see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 15 & 16, Art. 5.2.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $58,021 (5th and final interval on Standard pathway; teachers will not uniformly advance levels - see footnote))

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    pp. 20 & 21, Art. 5.2.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $56,996 (5th and final interval on Standard pathway; teachers will not uniformly advance levels - see footnote))

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    pp. 20 & 21, Art. 5.2.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
79,297 100%

Baltimore County Public Schools

 MD

$59,334

 113,814 50%

Billings Public Schools

 MT

$47,063

 16,958 36%

Birmingham City Schools

 AL

$49,928

 23,041 83%

Bismarck Public Schools

 ND

$52,716

 13,197 23%

Boston Public Schools

 MA

$87,913

 51,433 ND%

Brevard Public Schools

 FL

$48,725 (based on initial placement schedule)

  • More information
    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based solely on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22 (2022-2023 Contract, p. 54, Art. XVII.A.). The annual salary increase amounts for Highly Effective and Effective ratings were not specified for 2022-2023 in the district materials to which NCTQ had access.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $46,800 (based on initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $46,550 (based on initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $39,226 (based on initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 2 & 4 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
73,734 49%

Bridgeport Public Schools

 CT

$50,321

 20,296 73%

Broward County Public Schools

 FL

$48,925 (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule)

  • More information
    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. In 2022-2023, teachers rated Effective in the year prior receive a 3.75% salary adjustment and those who were rated Highly Effective receive a 5% salary adjustment. (2022-2025 Contract (2022-2023 School Year), pp. E-3 & E-4, App. E.).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2 (pdf).

    Contract
    June 30, 2022 - June 29, 2025 (2022-2023 School Year)
    p. E-2, App. E.3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $47,500 (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 2 (pdf).
    Contract
    June 30, 2021 - June 29, 2024 (2021-2022 School Year)
    p. E-2, App. E.3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $47,500 (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $43,295 (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
270,978 60%

Buffalo School District

 NY

$48,941

 32,891 73%

Burlington School District

 VT

$54,894

 3,834 46%

Capistrano Unified School District

 CA

$75,203

 47,135 25%

Champlain Valley School District

 VT

$49,319

 4,244 11%

Charleston County School District

 SC

$47,782

 49,769 57%

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

 NC

$49,316

  • More information
    See also the district website: https://www.cmsk12.org/Page/8016

    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $47,316

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $46,796

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    $46,429

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $40,000
147,638 58%

Cherry Creek School District

 CO

$56,195

 55,839 29%

Chesterfield County Public Schools

 VA

$52,522

 61,552 36%

Chicago Public Schools

 IL

$72,696

  • More information
    For teachers hired after January 1, 2017, an amount equal to the pension pick up will be added to the teacher's base salary; as a result, NCTQ's salary analysis is based on the salaries as listed under "total compensation" on the salary schedule.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 3-8.
  • Past Policies

    $70,494

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 3-8.

    $68,673

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 3-8.

    $66,870

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 3-8.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level ;state requires a minimum salary(not less than (i) $32,076 for the 2020-2021 school year, (ii) $34,576 for the 2021-2022 school year, (iii) $37,076 for the 2022-2023 school year, and (iv) $40,000 for the 2023-2024 school year)
358,453 78%

Cincinnati Public Schools

 OH

$60,625

 34,802 7%

Clark County School District

 NV

$55,796 (Column I, Step J) for a teacher who began on Column I, Step F (the starting step) and has not advanced beyond Column I. $61,478 (Column II, Step J) for a teacher who began on Column I, Step F (the starting step) and meets the criteria to advance a Column once every three years.

  • More information
    See also the Professional Growth System Reference Guide.

    The Clark County salary schedule does not have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. Teachers advance one step annually and one column every 3 years (or 2 years if meeting specified criteria), as long as they have earned 225 contact hours through designated coursework or professional development, etc. NCTQ was unable to determine if it's the norm for teachers to accrue the 225 contract hours every three years so that they may advance to a new column.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 33-45, Art. 26.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $50,115 (Column I, Step F) for a teacher who began on Column I, Step A and has not advanced beyond Column I. $55,796 (Column II, Step F) for a teacher who began on Column I, Step A and meets the criteria to advance a Column once every three years.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 33-45, Art. 26.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $48,777 (Lane I, Step F) for a teacher who began on Lane I, Step A and has not advanced beyond Lane I. $54,307 (Lane II, Step F) for a teacher who began on Lane I, Step A and meets the criteria to advance a Lane once every three years.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2021 with 2019-2021 Amendment
    pp. 35-45, Art. 26.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $48,777 (Lane I, Step F) for a teacher who began on Lane I, Step A and has not advanced beyond Lane I. $54,307 (Lane II, Step F) for a teacher who began on Lane I, Step A and meets the criteria to advance a Lane once every three years.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2021 with 2019-2021 Amendment
    pp. 35-45, Art. 26.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
330,225 69%

Clayton County Public Schools

 GA

$53,968

 54,840 93%

Cleveland Metropolitan School District

 OH

Salary is determined neither by educational attainment nor years of experience - evaluation rating solely determines advancement on the salary schedule. Depending on a teacher's evaluation ratings, salary at five years is between $49,198 and $59,145 (see "more information").

  • More information
    The salary schedule is comprised of levels and is neither based on experience nor educational attainment. Teachers will advance one level after two consecutive years of a Developing or higher evaluation rating. Depending upon evaluation rating, a teacher could be between Level 1 ($49,198) and Level 3 ($59,145). In order to reach Level 3 after five years' experience, a teacher must consistently receive a Developing or better rating every year for those five years.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 142, Art. 31, Sec. 3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    Salary is determined neither by educational attainment nor years of experience - evaluation rating solely determines advancement on the salary schedule. Depending on a teacher's evaluation ratings, salary at five years is between $47,765 and $57,423 (see "more information").

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 142, Art. 31, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Salary is determined neither by educational attainment nor years of experience - evaluation rating solely determines advancement on the salary schedule. Depending on a teacher's evaluation ratings, salary at five years is between $46,374 and $55,750 (see "more information").

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    p. 172, Art. 31, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Salary is determined neither by educational attainment nor years of experience - evaluation rating solely determines advancement on the salary schedule. Depending on a teacher's evaluation ratings, salary at five years is between $45,915 and $55,198 (see "more information").

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    p. 172, Art. 31, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Not applicable; state only requires minimum salary ($35,700)
37,617 ND%

Cobb County School District

 GA

$56,380

 111,854 41%

Columbus City Schools

 OH

$57,714

  • More information
    Teachers with a BA and no experience are placed at year 3 on the salary schedule. After three consecutive years, teachers will advance to year 4 and progress from there on the salary schedule (2022-2025 contract, p. 90, Part I, Chapter 900, Art. 901.11).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $55,494

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $53,877

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $52,308

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Not applicable; state only requires minimum salary ($35,700)
48,925 ND%

Conroe Independent School District

 TX

$61,550 (based on hiring schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $60,050 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $59,050 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $56,550 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $38,880 (minimum)
62,837 40%

Corona-Norco Unified School District

 CA

$75,612

 52,877 45%

Cumberland County Schools

 NC

$44,618

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $43,138

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $42,618

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    $42,618

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

  • State Law
    $40,000
50,879 76%

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District

 TX

$62,304 (based on hiring schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $61,349 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $58,985 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $57,987 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $38,880 (minimum)
116,512 54%

Dallas Independent School District

 TX

$63,250 (based on the new hire schedule)

  • More information
    Salary for teachers in their first year with the district is based solely on years of experience. After the first year, salary is determined by effectiveness level. The Teacher Effectiveness Initiative Salary schedule contains a salary amount for each effectiveness level; education and experience are not a factor in determining annual salary. To reach the Proficient II effectiveness level or higher and the corresponding compensation, teachers must go through the Distinguished Teacher Review process, which includes a review of quality of instruction, leadership, lifelong learning, and contributions to the profession.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 10.

    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/
  • Past Policies

    $61,200 (based on the new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 12.
    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/

    $61,200 (based on the new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 12.
    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/

    $55,500 (based on the new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 11.
    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/

  • State Law
    $38,880 (minimum)
155,119 86%

Davis School District

 UT

$57,476

 74,289 19%

Dayton Public Schools

 OH

$55,954

 12,537 ND%

DeKalb County School District

 GA

$57,756

 99,166 73%

Denver Public Schools

 CO

$58,090

 92,039 65%

Des Moines Public Schools

 IA

$49,226

  • More information
    NCTQ's analysis assumes a teacher earns the required training increments to advance beyond Step 10.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $48,051

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $47,638

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $47,142

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state mandates minimum salary ($33,500).
33,167 78%

DeSoto County School District

 MS

$49,378

 34,392 52%

Detroit Public Schools Community District

 MI

$69,727 (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary after 4 years of completed experience)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $67,045 (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary after 4 years of completed experience)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $64,466 (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary after 4 years of completed experience)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $44,785

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
49,534 86%

District of Columbia Public Schools

 DC

$64,027

  • More information
    Analysis based solely on DC's base salary, assumes an acceptable evaluation rating, and does not take into account accelerated advancement on the base pay salary scale through LIFT or additional earnings due to DC's IMPACTplus performance pay plan.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2018-2023
  • Past Policies

    $62,771

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2018
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2018

    $58,599

    Document in effect: October 01, 2011 - June 30, 2017
    Salary Schedule
    2011-2017

    $58,599 (based solely on DC's base salary, assumes an acceptable evaluation rating, and does not take into account accelerated advancement on the base pay salary scale through LIFT or additional earnings due to DC's IMPACTplus performance pay plan)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2014 - June 30, 2015
    Salary Schedule
    2014-2015

  • State Law
    No state policy
48,568 ND%

Douglas County School District

 CO

$48,700

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 11.
  • Past Policies

    N/A; the Salary Range structure only specifies the minimum and maximum salaries available to teachers.

    N/A, the Salary Range structure only specifies the minimum and maximum salaries available to teachers.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    N/A, the Salary Range structure only specifies entry level pay, experienced hire range pay, the midpoint, and the internal range cap.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2020
    Compensation FAQs
    2018-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
67,591 12%

Duval County Public Schools

 FL

$48,700 (based only on initial salary placement)

  • More information
    Once initial pay is established in the first year of teaching, future salary increases are based on earned performance incentives. In 2022-2023, Highly Effective teachers receive $2,001, Effective teachers receive $1,000.50 and teachers rated less than Effective are not eligible for salary increases. 2022-2023 salary increases are based on 2021-2022 final summative evaluation ratings.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $47,500 (based only on initial salary placement)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $45,891 (based only on initial salary placement)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $40,800 (based only on initial salary placement)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 51 & 53 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
130,229 51%

El Paso Independent School District

 TX

$57,832 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $53,925 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $53,550 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $51,345 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $38,880 (minimum)
57,315 75%

Elk Grove Unified School District

 CA

$55,158

 62,865 54%

Fairfax County Public Schools

 VA

$59,970

 187,797 29%

Forsyth County Schools

 GA

$50,782

 49,346 15%

Fort Bend Independent School District

 TX

$62,500 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $61,500 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $57,500 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $58,500 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $38,880 (minimum)
76,122 43%

Fort Wayne Community Schools

 IN

$50,353

 29,404 61%

Fort Worth Independent School District

 TX

$62,948 (based on new hire salary schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 25, Sec. II.
  • Past Policies

    $60,927 (based on new hire salary schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $58,067 (based on new hire salary schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 18, Sec. II.

    $57,138 (based on new hire salary schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 18, Sec. II.

  • State Law
    $38,880 (minimum)
84,510 86%

Fresno Unified School District

 CA

$52,842

  • More information
    Certified teachers with only a BA and no additional credits are placed on Class 1, Level 1. In order to advance beyond this point, a teacher must earn at least 30 additional credits beyond a BA.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $53,699

    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023
    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    $50,810

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $50,810

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
71,126 87%

Frisco Independent School District

 TX

$61,000 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $59,250 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $57,650 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $57,250 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $38,880 (minimum)
60,182 13%

Fulton County Schools

 GA

$54,118

 94,491 44%

Garland Independent School District

 TX

$61,570 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2.
  • Past Policies

    $58,121 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 3.

    $56,707 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 0201
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 3.

    $56,625 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 3.

  • State Law
    $38,880 (minimum)
55,987 65%

Granite School District

 UT

$64,542

 66,767 55%

Greenville County Schools

 SC

$45,571

 76,158 48%

Guilford County Schools

 NC

$49,250

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $46,620

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $44,750

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    $42,650

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2018
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2018

  • State Law
    $40,000
72,950 65%

Gwinnett County Public Schools

 GA

$54,220

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $51,220

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $49,220 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    $46,220 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $40,253
179,758 53%

Hawaii Department of Education

 HI

$58,105 for a teacher who completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; $40,307 for a teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program

  • More information
    A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
  • State Law
    $58,105 for a teacher who completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; $40,307 for a teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program
181,278 46%

Henrico County Public Schools

 VA

$56,740

 51,523 46%

Hillsborough County Public Schools

 FL

$47,501 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment on the performance schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 12, Schedule P.
  • Past Policies

    $46,901 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment on the performance schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 12, Schedule P.

    $44,001 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment on the performance schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 17 (pdf).

    $42,201 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment on the performance schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 15 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
220,252 59%

Houston Independent School District

 TX

$64,500 (based on placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 19.
  • Past Policies

    $58,012 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 21.

    $55,162 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 21.

    $55,162 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $38,880 (minimum)
209,772 80%

Howard County Public School System

 MD

$64,107

 57,907 19%

Indianapolis Public Schools

 IN

N/A; the district provides only a salary range, specifying minimum and maximum salary as well as requirements for base pay increases (see "more information").

  • More information
    The district only specifies a salary range, providing the minimum and maximum salary for teachers. Evaluation rating, experience and academic need determine if a teacher is eligible for a base salary increase. Those rated Highly Effective receive $1,290 and those rated Effective receive $1,000. Special education and STEM teachers receive $510. Teachers receive $510 for a year of experience, those with 2-10 years of service in the district receive $420 and those completing 11 or more years of service receive $260. Teachers with a rating of Ineffective or Improvement Necessary are ineligible for a base salary increase. Educational attainment is not a factor in salary determination.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines(see footnote)
26,410 65%

Jackson Public Schools

 MS

$46,746

 23,935 100%

Jeffco Public Schools

 CO

$56,570

  • More information
    Teachers rated Highly Effective or Effective will advance on the salary schedule. Probationary teachers will also advance on the salary schedule if they receive a Partially Effective evaluation rating or better in their first two years of teaching. While the salary schedule notes that steps and years of experience do not necessarily align, for our calculations we assumed a teacher would advance a step each year for an Effective or Highly Effective rating.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/careers/employee-compensation/licensed-educator-compensation
  • Past Policies

    $51,181

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/careers/employee-compensation/licensed-educator-compensation

    $49,690

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/employment/salaries

    $48,478

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/employment/salaries

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
84,631 31%

Jefferson County Public Schools

 KY

$50,902

 97,936 56%

Jefferson Parish Public School System

 LA

$51,800

  • More information
    The salary analysis is based solely on the district's base salary and does not take into account any of the additional earnings via the supplemental pay opportunities for evaluation rating or school and subject area assignments.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $50,300

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $49,500

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $43,949

    Document in effect: July 01, 2015 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2015-2019

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
48,254 61%

Jordan School District

 UT

$57,455

 56,176 21%

Kanawha County Schools

 WV

$44,902

 25,764 51%

Kansas City Public Schools, MO

 MO

$48,766

 14,978 99%

Katy Independent School District

 TX

$62,850 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $59,005 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $57,345 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $57,940 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $38,880 (minimum)
79,913 31%

Klein Independent School District

 TX

$61,050 (based on hiring schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 5.
  • Past Policies

    $58,900 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $57,570 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 5.

    Not specified; the district only publishes the minimum new hire salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1.

  • State Law
    $38,880 (minimum)
53,328 45%

Knox County Schools

 TN

$47,370

 60,854 ND%

Laramie County School District 1

 WY

$51,148

 1,051 37%

Lewisville Independent School District

 TX

$61,233 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $58,948 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $57,389 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $56,513 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $38,880 (minimum)
52,218 35%

Little Rock School District

 AR

$50,236

 23,368 72%

Long Beach Unified School District

 CA

$66,921

 72,661 68%

Los Angeles Unified School District

 CA

$57,530

 492,842 79%

Loudoun County Public Schools

 VA

$64,242

 81,906 18%

Manchester School District

 NH

$49,224

 13,452 58%

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

 TN

$48,790

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
  • Past Policies

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

    $48,000 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2020

    $46,975

    Document in effect: July 01, 2014 - June 30, 2017
    Salary Schedule
    2014-2017

  • State Law
    $36,645 (minimum)
112,125 ND%

Mesa Public Schools

 AZ

$56,000 (new hire base pay plus $500 for each year of experience)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $48,075 (new hire base pay plus $500 for each year of experience)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $47,623 (new hire base pay plus $500 for each year of experience)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $45,950 (new hire base pay plus $500 for each year of experience)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 2 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
62,981 55%

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools

 TN

$53,433

 84,667 ND%

Miami-Dade County Public Schools

 FL

N/A; the district only publishes the minimum and maximum salaries and does not utilize a salary schedule. Annual salary increases are based on evaluation rating, in accordance with state law (Florida Statute 1012.22).

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023
    p. 224, App. E, Sec. 3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
350,434 69%

Milwaukee Public Schools

 WI

$55,611 (based on new hire salary)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $53,115 (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $52,470 (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $52,470 (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
75,431 77%

Minneapolis Public Schools

 MN

$52,677

 35,580 57%

Mobile County Public Schools

 AL

$47,689

 53,967 70%

Montgomery County Public Schools

 MD

$59,575

 162,680 33%

New Haven Public Schools

 CT

$54,409

 20,180 71%

New York City Department of Education

 NY

$67,226

 922,935 72%

Newark Public Schools

 NJ

$62,000

 35,665 74%

NOLA Public Schools

 LA

$47,279 (based on base pay only)

  • More information
    Answer based only on years of experience and does not include any additional pay for demand and/or performance. The vast majority of public schools in New Orleans are charter schools, which have autonomy to manage their own compensation policies. As a result, there is not one uniform salary schedule for all public schools in the city. (District website: https://nolapublicschools.com/about/whoweare/governance). Per page 3 (pdf) of the Salary Manual, "NOLA Public Schools Salary Manual is intended to facilitate compensation communications within the district and to serve as a guide for administering salaries."
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 9 (pdf).
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
4,642 54%

Norfolk Public Schools

 VA

$52,024

 30,087 72%

North East Independent School District

 TX

Not specified. The district does not use a salary schedule; only the minimum and maximum salaries as well as salaries at 6, 16, and 20 years are specified for new hires.

 65,186 48%

Northside Independent School District

 TX

$59,265 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $58,350 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $56,785 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $57,120 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $38,880 (minimum)
106,501 49%

Oakland Unified School District

 CA

$60,560

 36,373 73%

Oklahoma City Public Schools

 OK

$43,700

 37,530 85%

Omaha Public Schools

 NE

$48,400

 53,194 72%

Orange County Public Schools

 FL

N/A; the district only specifies minimum and maximum salaries (see "more information")

  • More information
    While neither the contract nor the salary schedule address state law, after initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. Per the 2022-2023 edition of the 2021-2024 contract (p. 71, Art. XVI.A.2 & 3.), in 2022-2023, teachers rated Effective receive an additional $1,800 and those rated Highly Effective receive an additional $2,425.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
209,089 52%

Osceola County School District

 FL

N/A; this non-traditional salary schedule utilizes over 700 levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year.

  • More information
    In accordance with state law, FL Statute 1012.22, evaluation rating determines level advancement on the salary schedule. Teachers rated Highly Effective in 2021-2022 receive a $1,700 salary increase by advancing 34 levels on the salary schedule, those rated Effective receive a $1,250 increase by advancing 25 levels, and teachers who are "grandfathered" (Professional Service Contract or Continuing Contract status) and rated either Highly Effective or Effective receive a $1,300 increase by advancing 26 levels.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    N/A; this non-traditional salary schedule utilizes over 700 levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    N/A; this non-traditional salary schedule utilizes 573 levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    N/A; this non-traditional salary schedule utilizes 553 levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
68,554 44%

Pasadena Independent School District

 TX

$62,438 (based on schedule for new hires)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 6.
  • Past Policies

    $59,619 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 6.

    $58,132 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $58,040 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 2 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $38,880 (minimum)
53,291 86%

Pasco County Schools

 FL

$46,425 (based on initial salary placement for new hires)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $45,200 (based on initial salary placement for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $44,820 (based on initial salary placement for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $39,465 (based on initial salary placement for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
75,048 54%

Pinellas County Schools

 FL

$51,768 (based on new hire placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $49,665 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $47,500 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $45,000 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
100,948 50%

Pittsburgh Public Schools

 PA

$58,846 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

  • More information
    The footnote on the salary schedule indicates that Art. 95 addresses advanced study credit. Art. 95 was not revised in the 2020-2024 Tentative Agreement; thus, the information from p. 1, B of the 2017-2020 Tentative Agreement still stands. That agreement notes that there is a single lane for all teachers hired after July 1, 2010, with the top salary step being equal to the top salary step of the grandfathered MA lane. Furthermore, the Fact Finder Report for the 2017-2020 contract indicates that there should be no additional pay for advanced degrees for those hired after 2010 (pp. 1 &2, II: https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Labor-Management-Relations/plrb/fact-finding/2017/Documents/Pittsburgh%20SD%2088-17-30%20W.pdf).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $58,553 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. (pdf).

    $58,262 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $58,262 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state only requires a minimum salary ($18,500) and minimum increase for master's degree ($300)..
22,567 96%

Plano Independent School District

 TX

$59,200 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 11.
  • Past Policies

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule in the district materials to which we had access; only the minimum salary is noted

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

    N/A; the district does not utilize a salary schedule.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $38,880 (minimum)
53,057 32%

Polk County Public Schools

 FL

$47,500 (based on the initial placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 5 - 7 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $45,487 (based on the initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 2 - 4 (pdf).

    $43,672 (based on the initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 16 & 17 (pdf).

    $43,672 (based on the initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 4 -6 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
105,648 52%

Portland Public Schools, ME

 ME

$49,338 (Lane I, Step 7) for a new hire with a BA who joins the district with 5 years of completed experience or for a veteran district teacher with a BA and 5 years of completed experience who began on Lane I, Step 2 (the initial placement for a teacher with a BA and no prior experience) who has not moved to a new lane

  • More information
    The above answer reflects the pay for a new hire who comes to the district with a BA and 5 years experience, as well as the pay for a veteran district teacher with 5 years experience who remains on Lane 1 (assuming s/he was hired with a BA and no experience) and has not earned salary contact hours and, thus, has not advanced to Lane II. While Portland does not utilize a traditional salary schedule, teachers advance one step each year; however, the schedule does not have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. To change lanes, teachers must complete a minimum number of years on their current lane and earn a minum number of salary contact hours (SCH). SCH are earned via courses, workshops, learning projects, curriculum development, action research, etc. Advancing from Lane 1 to 2 or Lane 2 to 3 requires 3 years and 180 SCH. Advancing from Lane 3 to 4 or Lane 4 to 5 requires 4 years and 225 SCH.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    August 26, 2022 - August 31, 2025
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • Past Policies

    $48,430 (Lane II, Step 1) for a new hire with a BA who joins the district with 5 years of completed experience; $46,036 (Lane I, Step 6) for a veteran district teacher with a BA and 5 years of completed experience who began on Lane I, Step 1 (the initial placement for a teacher with a BA and no prior experience) who has not moved to a new lane

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    August 26, 2019 - August 25, 2022
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $47,249 (Lane II, Step 1) for a new hire with a BA who joins the district with 5 years of completed experience; $44,913 (Lane I, Step 6) for a veteran district teacher with a BA and 5 years of completed experience who began on Lane I, Step 1 (the initial placement for a teacher with a BA and no prior experience) who has not moved to a new lane

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    August 26, 2019 - August 25, 2022
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $46,096 (Lane II, Step 1) for a new hire with a BA and 5 years of completed experience; $43,818 (Lane I, Step 6) for a veteran district teacher with a BA and 5 years of completed experience who began on Lane I, Step 1 (the initial placement for a teacher with a BA and no prior experience) who has not moved to a new lane

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    August 26, 2019 - August 25, 2022
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Not applicable; state only requires minimum salary.
6,764 52%

Portland Public Schools, OR

 OR

$59,119

 46,924 36%

Prince George's County Public Schools

 MD

$61,395

 132,657 66%

Prince William County Public Schools

 VA

$59,094

  • More information
    Although the district publishes a new hire schedule, their full schedule shows both the new hire placement and the full salary trajectory of a new hire throughout his/her career.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $53,164

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $52,020

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $52,020

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
90,843 42%

Providence Public School District

 RI

$61,796

 23,699 85%

Red Clay Consolidated School District

 DE

$51,916

 15,414 ND%

Richmond Public Schools

 VA

$54,248

 24,763 88%

Rochester City School District

 NY

$53,742

 27,044 89%

Round Rock ISD

 TX

$54,800 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $52,150 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $52,000 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $50,800 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $38,880 (minimum)
50,387 28%

Sacramento City Unified School District

 CA

$56,254

 42,196 71%

San Antonio Independent School District

 TX

$56,746 (based on schedule for new hires)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 6.
  • Past Policies

    $55,188 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 6.

    $54,263 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 6.

    $54,685 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $38,880 (minimum)
48,745 90%

San Bernardino City Unified School District

 CA

$77,212

 48,769 89%

San Diego Unified School District

 CA

$61,067

 102,884 58%

San Francisco Unified School District

 CA

$71,429

 52,417 53%

Santa Ana Unified School District

 CA

$65,159

 46,923 84%

School District of Lee County

 FL

$48,250 (based on new hire placement schedule)

  • More information
    See also the Career Ladder Summary 2022-2023 and the district website: https://www.leeschools.net/our_district/departments/human_resources/compensation_labor_relations/career_ladder

    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. Annual contract teachers rated Highly Effective in FY22 received a base salary increase of $1,335 and those rated Effective received a base salary increase of $1,000. All other teachers received a base salary increase of $1,000, and teachers rated Needs Improvement/Developing or Unsatisfactory were not eligible for a performance-based increase. In addition, advancement on the Career Ladder salary schedule (performance-based salary schedule) occurs automatically on an annual basis for eligible employees who have met the requirements to move to the next Career Ladder level. Requirements fall into six categories: mentoring, experience, performance evaluations, professional development, certification, and participation.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025
    p. 51, Art. 10.02.(1) & (2) & p. 62, Art. 10.06.(1).

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • Past Policies

    $48,000 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 47, Art. 10.02.(1) & (2) & p. 55, Art. 10.06.(1).
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $47,300 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $43,000 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
94,410 49%

School District of Manatee County

 FL

$55,177 (based on placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $47,500 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $46,439 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 9 (pdf).

    $42,066 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 9 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
49,301 52%

School District of Palm Beach County

 FL

$54,133 (based on the new hire placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $53,175 (based on the new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $52,500 (based on the new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020 (2021 Modifications)
    p. 114, Art. VIII, Sec. A.1 & p. 141, App. A.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $46,940 (based on the new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020 (2020 Modifications)
    p. 114, Art. VIII, Sec. A.1 & p. 141, App. A.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
194,172 59%

School District of Philadelphia

 PA

$66,449

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2.
  • Past Policies

    $64,357

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $62,634

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $61,407

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state only requires a minimum salary ($18,500) and minimum increase for master's degree ($300)..
128,647 100%

Seattle Public Schools

 WA

$71,856

 55,271 31%

Seminole County Public Schools

 FL

$48,500 (based on new hire placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 52, Art. XX.D & p. 74, App. C.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $47,500 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 52, Art. XX.D & p. 74, App. C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $46,310 (based on placement salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $40,400 (based on placement salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
68,269 48%

Sioux Falls School District

 SD

$49,256

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $44,481

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $41,039

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
24,968 44%

Springfield Public School District, MO

 MO

$45,608

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 6.
  • Past Policies

    $43,853

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $42,576

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 2.

    $42,576

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 2.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state only requires minimum salary ($23,000).
25,641 55%

St. Louis Public Schools

 MO

$46,340

 21,814 99%

St. Paul Public Schools

 MN

$59,123

 36,888 66%

Stockton Unified School District

 CA

$56,429

 37,502 74%

Toledo Public Schools

 OH

$50,429

 23,153 12%

Tulsa Public Schools

 OK

$42,200

 36,512 82%

Virginia Beach City Public Schools

 VA

$53,010

 68,624 39%

Volusia County Schools

 FL

$47,575 (based on placement schedule; see "more information")

  • More information
    For NCTQ's analysis, tiers were translated to years of experience (i.e. Tier A = 0 years of experience; Tier U = 10 years of experience) although in the materials to which NCTQ has access, it is not specified if this is how the tiers work. Additionally, while a new teacher with a BA comes in at the same salary, regardless of years of experience, on the placement schedule, a teacher with a MA receives a higher stipend rate at 3 years' experience or at 6 years' experience.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 7 & 8.
  • Past Policies

    $44,335 (based on placement schedule; see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 7 & 8.

    $44,335 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 7 & 8.

    $41,134 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 7 & 8.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
63,223 64%

Wake County School District

 NC

$49,244

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $47,486

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $46,795

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    $46,795

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1.
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

  • State Law
    $40,000
161,784 33%

Washoe County Public Schools

 NV

$49,213

 67,113 46%

West Ada School District

 ID

$46,076 (based on new hire placement)

  • More information
    Teachers on the BA+24 and MA lanes must not only meet those educational attainment requirements but they must also possess a Professional Endorsement to be on those lanes. If a teacher has a BA+24 or MA but does not hold a Professional Endorsement then they will be on the BA lane. Step advancement is contingent only on annual negotiations; if negotiated, teachers will advance a step.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $45,050 (based on new hire placement)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $43,700 (see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    Idaho Statute 33-1201A: https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title33/T33CH12/SECT33-1201A/

    $42,561 (see footnote)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    Idaho Statute 33-1201A: https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title33/T33CH12/SECT33-1201A/

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
40,205 22%

Wichita Public Schools

 KS

$50,998

 48,916 77%

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

 NC

$48,690

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $47,210

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $44,890

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    $43,605

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

  • State Law
    $40,000
54,707 61%
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The responses here reflect salary at step 11 (or step minus one if pay maxes out prior to step 11). Longevity pay is only included if it is noted on the salary schedule document. If there are multiple salary schedules for teachers based on length of work year, NCTQ uses the schedule which best applies to general teachers (generally the shortest length of work year that still makes a full school year). NCTQ assumes that steps and years of experience align (i.e., that a teacher advances a step each year), unless there is evidence of a salary freeze or the district provides clear evidence that years of experience and step do not align.

Albuquerque Public Schools

 NM

$60,010, based on Level II Schedule (after 5 years, all teachers must apply to advance to Level II; those who do not advance cannot renew their teaching license)

  • More information
    See also: FAQs: Three-Tiered Licensure Systems (https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/licensure-frequently-asked-questions/) and Teacher License Advancement (https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/teacher-license-advancement/)

    Teachers on Licensure Level 1 can advance to Level 2 after 3 years but must do so after 5 five years to remain teaching.  Advancement to each level requires that teachers meet various, specified criteria.  Teachers can choose to remain on Level 2 for their career or can meet specified criteria to move to Level 3.  As such, our calculations take two approaches to show the shortest and longest trajectory to max salary: (1) a teacher advances to Level 2 after 3 years, and (2) a teacher advances to Level 2 after 5 years.  Both cases assume that the teacher does not advance to Level 3 since Level 3 is not a requirement to remain licensed and teaching.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    New Mexico Dossier Guidelines
    2021-2023
  • Past Policies

    $51,267, based on Level II Schedule (after 5 years, all teachers must apply to advance to Level II; those who do not advance cannot renew their teaching license)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    New Mexico Dossier Guidelines
    2021-2023

    $50,510, based on Level II Schedule (after 5 years, all teachers must apply to advance to Level II; those who do not advance cannot renew their teaching license)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    New Mexico Statutes 22-10A-7; 22-10A-10; & 22-10A-11.

    $50,130, based on Level II Schedule (after 5 years, all teachers must apply to advance to Level II; those who do not advance cannot renew their teaching license)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    New Mexico Statutes 22-10A-7; 22-10A-10; & 22-10A-11.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; State requires a minimum salary dependent on level of licensure (Level I - $40,000; Level II - $50,000, Level III & IIIA - $60,000)
89,788 69%

Aldine Independent School District

 TX

$63,500 (based on new hire salary)

  • More information
    The district publishes new hire salary for those with 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of experience and the minimum, midpoint and maximum salary for veteran district teachers. There is no indication that there is additional pay for educational attainment.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 15, Sec. 3.B.

    District website: https://www.aldineisd.org/about/departments/human-resources/applicants/compensation-information/
  • Past Policies

    $61,202 (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 16, Sec. 3.B.
    District website: https://www.aldineisd.org/about/departments/human-resources/applicants/compensation-information/

    N/A; the district does not utilize a salary schedule and new hire salary is not specified for 10 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 21 (pdf).

    N/A; the district does not utilize a salary schedule.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $45,630 (minimum)
66,854 87%

Alpine School District

 UT

$63,612

 81,715 16%

Anchorage School District

 AK

$68,389

 46,115 19%

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

 MD

$64,263

 83,300 32%

Anoka-Hennepin School District

 MN

$60,947

 38,802 32%

Arlington Independent School District

 TX

$65,400

 59,900 73%

Atlanta Public Schools

 GA

$61,204

 52,377 75%

Aurora Public Schools

 CO

$73,480

 39,872 66%

Austin Independent School District

 TX

$54,670 (based on new hire schedule))

  • More information
    Analysis is based solely on Austin's base salary for new hires and does not take into account any of the base building salary increases for which teachers are eligible under the Professional Pathways for Teachers (PPfT) (pp. 24-26 of the 2022 2023 Compensation Manual and https://www.austinisd.org/hc/employee-effectiveness/compensation).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 16 & 17.

    District website: https://www.austinisd.org/hc/careers/compensation
  • Past Policies

    $53,629 (based on new hire schedule))

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 18.
    District website: https://www.austinisd.org/hc/careers/compensation

    $53,479 (based on new hire schedule))

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $52,270 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $45,630 (minimum)
80,032 53%

Baltimore City Public School System

 MD

$67,336 (based on new hire salary placement; salary is 1st interval on Professional pathway; see "more information")

  • More information
    See also https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/career-pathways

    The answer is based on new hire salary placement for teachers with a bachelor's degree and ten years prior experience (teachers with a BA and 10-11 years prior experience are placed on the first interval of the Professional pathway). After initial placement on the Career Pathway Salary Schedule, teachers advance to the next salary interval in a pathway by earning achievement units (AUs), which are awarded for professional development, strong evaluations, eligible coursework, etc. Teachers may advance from the Standard to the Professional Pathway either via earning 12 AUs to move from interval 5 of the Standard pathway to interval 1 of to Professional pathway or via an accelerated process (see district website for details). Movement to the Model or Lead pathways requires approval of the Professional Peer Review Committee; in addition, moving to the Lead pathway is considered a promotional opportunity.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 15 & 16, Art. 5.2.C.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $65,854 (based on new hire salary placement; salary is 1st interval on Professional pathway; see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 15 & 16, Art. 5.2.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $58,201 (5th and final interval on Standard pathway; teachers will not uniformly advance levels - see footnote)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    pp. 20 & 21, Art. 5.2.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $56,996 (5th and final interval on Standard pathway; teachers will not uniformly advance levels - see footnote)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    pp. 20 & 21, Art. 5.2.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
79,297 100%

Baltimore County Public Schools

 MD

$62,043 (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary after 8 years of experience)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $60,236 (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary after 9 years of experience)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $56,868 (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary in 9 years)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $56,305 (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary in 9 years)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
113,814 50%

Billings Public Schools

 MT

$52,357

 16,958 36%

Birmingham City Schools

 AL

$53,606

 23,041 83%

Bismarck Public Schools

 ND

$55,980 (teachers with a BA reach maximum after 9 years of completed experience)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $54,830 (teachers with a BA reach maximum after 9 years of completed experience)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $53,718 (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary in 9 years)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $53,318 (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary in 9 years)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
13,197 23%

Boston Public Schools

 MA

$104,246 (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary after 8 years of completed experience)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $100,721 (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary after 8 years of completed experience)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $97,787 (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary after 8 years of completed experience)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $95,870 (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary after 8 years of completed experience)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 2 (pdf).

  • State Law
    State only requires minimum salary for all teachers.
51,433 ND%

Brevard Public Schools

 FL

$48,725 (based on initial placement schedule)

  • More information
    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based solely on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22 (2022-2023 Contract, p. 54, Art. XVII.A.). The annual salary increase amounts for Highly Effective and Effective ratings were not specified for 2022-2023 in the district materials to which NCTQ had access.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $46,800 (based on initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $46,550 (based on initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $39,857 (based on initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 2 & 4 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
73,734 49%

Bridgeport Public Schools

 CT

$58,923

 20,296 73%

Broward County Public Schools

 FL

$48,925 (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule)

  • More information
    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. In 2022-2023, teachers rated Effective in the year prior receive a 3.75% salary adjustment and those who were rated Highly Effective receive a 5% salary adjustment. (2022-2025 Contract (2022-2023 School Year), pp. E-3 & E-4, App. E.).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2 (pdf).

    Contract
    June 30, 2022 - June 29, 2025 (2022-2023 School Year)
    p. E-2, App. E.3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $47,500 (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 2 (pdf).
    Contract
    June 30, 2021 - June 29, 2024 (2021-2022 School Year)
    p. E-2, App. E.3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $47,500 (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $44,531 (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    \

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
270,978 60%

Buffalo School District

 NY

$58,351

 32,891 73%

Burlington School District

 VT

$58,240 (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary after 7 years of experience)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
  • Past Policies

    $57,240 (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary in 7 years)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $56,627 (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary in 7 years)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

    $55,626 (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary in 7 years)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

  • State Law
    State does not address salary requirements.
3,834 46%

Capistrano Unified School District

 CA

$89,317

 47,135 25%

Champlain Valley School District

 VT

$58,713

 4,244 11%

Charleston County School District

 SC

$52,403

 49,769 57%

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

 NC

$54,873

  • More information
    See also the district website: https://www.cmsk12.org/Page/8016

    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $53,088

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $52,498

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    $52,233

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $45,000
147,638 58%

Cherry Creek School District

 CO

$71,178

 55,839 29%

Chesterfield County Public Schools

 VA

$55,750

 61,552 36%

Chicago Public Schools

 IL

$87,897

  • More information
    For teachers hired after January 1, 2017, an amount equal to the pension pick up will be added to the teacher's base salary; as a result, NCTQ's salary analysis is based on the salaries as listed under "total compensation" on the salary schedule.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 3-8.
  • Past Policies

    $85,411

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 3-8.

    $85,344

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 3-8.

    $85,149

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 3-8.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level ;state requires a minimum salary (not less than (i) $32,076 for the 2020-2021 school year, (ii) $34,576 for the 2021-2022 school year, (iii) $37,076 for the 2022-2023 school year, and (iv) $40,000 for the 2023-2024 school year)
358,453 78%

Cincinnati Public Schools

 OH

$74,643

 34,802 7%

Clark County School District

 NV

$55,796 (Column I, Step J) for a teacher who began on Column I, Step F (the starting step) and has not advanced beyond Column I. $72,842 (Column IV, Step J) for a teacher who began on Column I, Step F (the starting step) and meets the criteria to advance a Column once every three years.

  • More information
    See also the Professional Growth System Reference Guide.

    The Clark County salary schedule does not have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. Teachers advance one step annually and one column every 3 years (or 2 years if meeting specified criteria), as long as they have earned 225 contact hours through designated coursework or professional development, etc. NCTQ was unable to determine if it's the norm for teachers to accrue the 225 contract hours every three years so that they may advance to a new column.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 33-46, Art. 26.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $55,796 (Column I, Step J) for a teacher who began on Column I, Step A and has not advanced beyond Column I. $72,842 (Column IV, Step J) for a teacher who began on Column I, Step A and meets the criteria to advance a Column once every three years.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 33-46, Art. 26.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $54,307 (Lane I, Step J) for a teacher who began on Lane I, Step A and has not advanced beyond Lane I. $70,897 (Lane IV, Step J) for a teacher who began on Lane I, Step A and meets the criteria to advance a Lane once every three years.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2021 with 2019-2021 Amendment
    pp. 35-46, Art. 26.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $54,307 (Lane I, Step J) for a teacher who began on Lane I, Step A and has not advanced beyond Lane I. $70,897 (Lane IV, Step J) for a teacher who began on Lane I, Step A and meets the criteria to advance a Lane once every three years.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2021 with 2019-2021 Amendment
    pp. 35-46, Art. 26.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
330,225 69%

Clayton County Public Schools

 GA

$58,681

 54,840 93%

Cleveland Metropolitan School District

 OH

Salary is determined neither by educational attainment nor years of experience - evaluation rating solely determines advancement on the salary schedule. Depending on a teacher's evaluation ratings, salary at ten years is between $49,198 and $73,629 (see "more information").

  • More information
    The salary schedule is comprised of levels and is neither based on experience nor educational attainment. Teachers will advance one level after two consecutive years of a Developing or higher evaluation rating. Depending upon evaluation rating, a teacher with 10 years experience could be between Level 1 ($49,198) and Level 6 ($73,629). In order to reach Level 6 after only 10 years experience, a teacher must consistently receive a Developing or better rating every year for 10 years.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 142, Art. 31, Sec. 3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    Salary is determined neither by educational attainment nor years of experience - evaluation rating solely determines advancement on the salary schedule. Depending on a teacher's evaluation ratings, salary at ten years is between $47,765 and $71,484 (see "more information").

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 142, Art. 31, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Salary is determined neither by educational attainment nor years of experience - evaluation rating solely determines advancement on the salary schedule. Depending on a teacher's evaluation ratings, salary at ten years is between $46,374 and $69,402 (see "more information").

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    p. 172, Art. 31, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Salary is determined neither by educational attainment nor years of experience - evaluation rating solely determines advancement on the salary schedule. Depending on a teacher's evaluation ratings, salary at ten years is between $45,915 and $68,715 (see "more information").

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    p. 172, Art. 31, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    $41,400 (based on State's minimum salary schedule)
37,617 ND%

Cobb County School District

 GA

$65,003

 111,854 41%

Columbus City Schools

 OH

$70,186

  • More information
    Teachers with a BA and no experience are placed at year 3 on the salary schedule. After three consecutive years, teachers will advance to year 4 and progress from there on the salary schedule (2022-2025 contract, p. 90, Part I, Chapter 900, Art. 901.11).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $67,487

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $65,521

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $63,612

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $41,400 (based on State's minimum salary schedule)
48,925 ND%

Conroe Independent School District

 TX

$63,250 (based on hiring schedule)

 62,837 40%

Corona-Norco Unified School District

 CA

$81,659 (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary after 7 completed years of experience)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
  • Past Policies

    $78,689 (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary after 7 completed years of experience)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    $77,910; (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary after 7 completed years of experience)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

    $75,517; (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary in 7 years)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2016 - June 30, 2018
    Salary Schedule
    2016-2018

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
52,877 45%

Cumberland County Schools

 NC

$49,928

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $48,518

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $47,928

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    $47,928

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

  • State Law
    $45,000
50,879 76%

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District

 TX

$65,272 (based on hiring schedule).

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $64,425 (based on hiring schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $61,710 (based on hiring schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $60,441 (based on hiring schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $45,630 (minimum)
116,512 54%

Dallas Independent School District

 TX

$65,450 (based on the new hire schedule)

  • More information
    Salary for teachers in their first year with the district is based solely on years of experience. After the first year, salary is determined by effectiveness level. The Teacher Effectiveness Initiative Salary schedule contains a salary amount for each effectiveness level; education and experience are not a factor in determining annual salary. To reach the Proficient II effectiveness level or higher and the corresponding compensation, teachers must go through the Distinguished Teacher Review process, which includes a review of quality of instruction, leadership, lifelong learning, and contributions to the profession.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 10.

    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/
  • Past Policies

    $63,400 (based on the new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 12.
    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/

    $63,400 (based on the new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 12.
    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/

    $57,000 (based on the new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 11.
    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/

  • State Law
    $45,630 (minimum)
155,119 86%

Davis School District

 UT

$62,326

 74,289 19%

Dayton Public Schools

 OH

$65,092

 12,537 ND%

DeKalb County School District

 GA

$61,761

 99,166 73%

Denver Public Schools

 CO

$66,589

 92,039 65%

Des Moines Public Schools

 IA

$56,960

  • More information
    NCTQ's analysis assumes a teacher earns the required training increments to advance beyond Step 10.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $55,602

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $55,138

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $54,576

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state mandates minimum salary ($33,500).
33,167 78%

DeSoto County School District

 MS

$52,254

 34,392 52%

Detroit Public Schools Community District

 MI

$69,727 (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary after 4 years of completed experience)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $67,045 (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary after 4 years of completed experience)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $64,466 (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary after 4 years of completed experience)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $51,071

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
49,534 86%

District of Columbia Public Schools

 DC

$77,457

  • More information
    Analysis based solely on DC's base salary, assumes an acceptable evaluation rating, and does not take into account accelerated advancement on the base pay salary scale through LIFT or additional earnings due to DC's IMPACTplus performance pay plan.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2018-2023
  • Past Policies

    $75,938

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2018
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2018

  • State Law
    State does not address salary requirements.
48,568 ND%

Douglas County School District

 CO

$54,831

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 11.
  • Past Policies

    N/A; the Salary Range structure only specifies the minimum and maximum salaries available to teachers.

    N/A, the Salary Range structure only specifies the minimum and maximum salaries available to teachers.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    N/A, the Salary Range structure only specifies entry level pay, experienced hire range pay, the midpoint, and the internal range cap.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2020
    Compensation FAQs
    2018-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
67,591 12%

Duval County Public Schools

 FL

$48,700 (based only on initial salary placement)

  • More information
    Once initial pay is established in the first year of teaching, future salary increases are based on earned performance incentives. In 2022-2023, Highly Effective teachers receive $2,001, Effective teachers receive $1,000.50 and teachers rated less than Effective are not eligible for salary increases. 2022-2023 salary increases are based on 2021-2022 final summative evaluation ratings.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $47,500 (based only on initial salary placement)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $45,891 (based only on initial salary placement)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $43,550 (based only on initial salary placement)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 51 & 53 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
130,229 51%

El Paso Independent School District

 TX

$58,982 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $55,225 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $55,050 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $54,023 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $45,630 (minimum)
57,315 75%

Elk Grove Unified School District

 CA

$57,065

 62,865 54%

Fairfax County Public Schools

 VA

$70,196

 187,797 29%

Forsyth County Schools

 GA

$56,895

 49,346 15%

Fort Bend Independent School District

 TX

$65,000 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $64,000 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $60,500 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $61,000 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $45,630 (minimum)
76,122 43%

Fort Wayne Community Schools

 IN

$56,707

 29,404 61%

Fort Worth Independent School District

 TX

$65,125 (based on new hire salary schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 25, Sec. II.
  • Past Policies

    $62,980 (based on new hire salary schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $60,605 (based on new hire salary schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 18, Sec. II.

    $59,800 (based on new hire salary schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 18, Sec. II.

  • State Law
    $45,630 (minimum)
84,510 86%

Fresno Unified School District

 CA

$52,842

  • More information
    Certified teachers with only a BA and no additional credits are placed on Class 1, Level 1. In order to advance beyond this point, a teacher must earn at least 30 additional credits beyond a BA.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $53,699

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $50,810

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $50,810

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
71,126 87%

Frisco Independent School District

 TX

$63,750 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $62,000 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $60,400 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $60,000 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $45,630 (minimum)
60,182 13%

Fulton County Schools

 GA

$59,438

 94,491 44%

Garland Independent School District

 TX

$63,458 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2.
  • Past Policies

    $60,058 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 3.

    $58,644 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 0201
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 3.

    $57,794 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 3.

  • State Law
    $45,630 (minimum)
55,987 65%

Granite School District

 UT

$66,886

 66,767 55%

Greenville County Schools

 SC

$49,447

 76,158 48%

Guilford County Schools

 NC

$54,250

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $51,690

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $49,450

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    $44,900

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2018
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2018

  • State Law
    $45,000
72,950 65%

Gwinnett County Public Schools

 GA

$58,510

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $55,510

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $53,510 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    $50,510 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $45,952
179,758 53%

Hawaii Department of Education

 HI

$67,361 for a teacher who completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; $40,307 for a teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program

  • More information
    A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
  • State Law
    $67,361 for a teacher who completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; $40,307 for a teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program
181,278 46%

Henrico County Public Schools

 VA

$63,796

 51,523 46%

Hillsborough County Public Schools

 FL

$51,001 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment on the performance schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 12, Schedule P.
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
220,252 59%

Houston Independent School District

 TX

$67,500 (based on placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 19.
  • Past Policies

    $61,185 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 21.

    $58,685 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 21.

    $58,685 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $45,630 (minimum)
209,772 80%

Howard County Public School System

 MD

$68,835

 57,907 19%

Indianapolis Public Schools

 IN

N/A; the district provides only a salary range, specifying minimum and maximum salary as well as requirements for base pay increases (see "more information").

  • More information
    The district only specifies a salary range, providing the minimum and maximum salary for teachers. Evaluation rating, experience and academic need determine if a teacher is eligible for a base salary increase. Those rated Highly Effective receive $1,290 and those rated Effective receive $1,000. Special education and STEM teachers receive $510. Teachers receive $510 for a year of experience, those with 2-10 years of service in the district receive $420 and those completing 11 or more years of service receive $260. Teachers with a rating of Ineffective or Improvement Necessary are ineligible for a base salary increase. Educational attainment is not a factor in salary determination.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
26,410 65%

Jackson Public Schools

 MS

$49,596

 23,935 100%

Jeffco Public Schools

 CO

$64,004

  • More information
    Teachers rated Highly Effective or Effective will advance on the salary schedule. Probationary teachers will also advance on the salary schedule if they receive a Partially Effective evaluation rating or better in their first two years of teaching. While the salary schedule notes that steps and years of experience do not necessarily align, for our calculations we assumed a teacher would advance a step each year for an Effective or Highly Effective rating.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/careers/employee-compensation/licensed-educator-compensation
  • Past Policies

    $60,587

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/careers/employee-compensation/licensed-educator-compensation

    $58,822

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/employment/salaries

    $57,387

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/employment/salaries

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
84,631 31%

Jefferson County Public Schools

 KY

$57,747

 97,936 56%

Jefferson Parish Public School System

 LA

$54,300

  • More information
    The salary analysis is based solely on the district's base salary and does not take into account any of the additional earnings via the supplemental pay opportunities for evaluation rating or school and subject area assignments.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $52,800

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $52,000

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $46,949

    Document in effect: July 01, 2015 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2015-2019

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
48,254 61%

Jordan School District

 UT

$61,830

 56,176 21%

Kanawha County Schools

 WV

$48,062

 25,764 51%

Kansas City Public Schools, MO

 MO

$54,905

 14,978 99%

Katy Independent School District

 TX

$65,350 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $61,550 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $59,635 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $59,555 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $45,630 (minimum)
79,913 31%

Klein Independent School District

 TX

$63,637 (based on hiring schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 5.
  • Past Policies

    $61,387 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $59,937 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 5.

    Not specified; the district only publishes the minimum new hire salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1.

  • State Law
    $45,630 (minimum)
53,328 45%

Knox County Schools

 TN

$52,398

 60,854 ND%

Laramie County School District 1

 WY

$53,907

 1,051 37%

Lewisville Independent School District

 TX

$63,385 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $61,484 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $59,189 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $58,338 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $45,630 (minimum)
52,218 35%

Little Rock School District

 AR

$55,464

 23,368 72%

Long Beach Unified School District

 CA

$81,317

 72,661 68%

Los Angeles Unified School District

 CA

$64,428 (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary after 9 years of experience)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
  • Past Policies

    $61,360 (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary in 9 years)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    $57,838 (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary in 9 years)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2016 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2016-2019

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
492,842 79%

Loudoun County Public Schools

 VA

$74,662

 81,906 18%

Manchester School District

 NH

$61,740

 13,452 58%

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

 TN

$51,916

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
  • Past Policies

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

    $53,000 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2020

  • State Law
    $39,370 (minimum)
112,125 ND%

Mesa Public Schools

 AZ

$58,500 (new hire base pay plus $500 for each year of experience)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $50,575 (new hire base pay plus $500 for each year of experience)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $50,123 (new hire base pay plus $500 for each year of experience)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $48,450 (new hire base pay plus $500 for each year of experience)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 2 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
62,981 55%

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools

 TN

$58,745

 84,667 ND%

Miami-Dade County Public Schools

 FL

N/A; the district only publishes the minimum and maximum salaries and does not utilize a salary schedule. Annual salary increases are based on evaluation rating, in accordance with state law (Florida Statute 1012.22).

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023
    p. 224, App. E, Sec. 3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
350,434 69%

Milwaukee Public Schools

 WI

$64,244 (based on new hire salary)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $61,360 (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $60,615 (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $60,615 (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
75,431 77%

Minneapolis Public Schools

 MN

$68,138

 35,580 57%

Mobile County Public Schools

 AL

$51,795

 53,967 70%

Montgomery County Public Schools

 MD

$69,208 (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary in 9 years)

 162,680 33%

New Haven Public Schools

 CT

$67,176

 20,180 71%

New York City Department of Education

 NY

$86,280

 922,935 72%

Newark Public Schools

 NJ

$65,100

 35,665 74%

NOLA Public Schools

 LA

$50,429 (based on base pay only)

  • More information
    Answer based only on years of experience and does not include any additional pay for demand and/or performance. The vast majority of public schools in New Orleans are charter schools, which have autonomy to manage their own compensation policies. As a result, there is not one uniform salary schedule for all public schools in the city. (District website: https://nolapublicschools.com/about/whoweare/governance). Per page 3 (pdf) of the Salary Manual, "NOLA Public Schools Salary Manual is intended to facilitate compensation communications within the district and to serve as a guide for administering salaries."
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 9 (pdf).
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
4,642 54%

Norfolk Public Schools

 VA

$56,877

 30,087 72%

North East Independent School District

 TX

Not specified. The district does not use a salary schedule; only the minimum and maximum salaries as well as salaries at 6, 16, and 20 years are specified for new hires.

 65,186 48%

Northside Independent School District

 TX

$61,440 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $60,525 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $58,960 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $59,295 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $45,630 (minimum)
106,501 49%

Oakland Unified School District

 CA

$70,482

 36,373 73%

Oklahoma City Public Schools

 OK

$46,200

 37,530 85%

Omaha Public Schools

 NE

$52,800

 53,194 72%

Orange County Public Schools

 FL

N/A; the district only specifies minimum and maximum salaries (see "more information")

  • More information
    While neither the contract nor the salary schedule address state law, after initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. Per the 2022-2023 edition of the 2021-2024 contract (p. 71, Art. XVI.A.2 & 3.), in 2022-2023, teachers rated Effective receive an additional $1,800 and those rated Highly Effective receive an additional $2,425.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
209,089 52%

Osceola County School District

 FL

N/A; this non-traditional salary schedule utilizes over 700 levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year.

  • More information
    In accordance with state law, FL Statute 1012.22, evaluation rating determines level advancement on the salary schedule. Teachers rated Highly Effective in 2021-2022 receive a $1,700 salary increase by advancing 34 levels on the salary schedule, those rated Effective receive a $1,250 increase by advancing 25 levels, and teachers who are "grandfathered" (Professional Service Contract or Continuing Contract status) and rated either Highly Effective or Effective receive a $1,300 increase by advancing 26 levels.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    N/A; this non-traditional salary schedule utilizes over 700 levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    N/A; this non-traditional salary schedule utilizes 573 levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    N/A; this non-traditional salary schedule utilizes 553 levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
68,554 44%

Pasadena Independent School District

 TX

$65,325 (based on schedule for new hires)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 6.
  • Past Policies

    $62,491 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 6.

    $60,993 (based on schedule for for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $60,589 (based on schedule for for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 2 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $45,630 (minimum)
53,291 86%

Pasco County Schools

 FL

$46,425 (based on initial salary placement for new hires)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $45,200 (based on initial salary placement for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $44,820 (based on initial salary placement for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $41,135 (based on initial salary placement for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
75,048 54%

Pinellas County Schools

 FL

$53,668 (based on new hire placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $51,115 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $47,500 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $48,358 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
100,948 50%

Pittsburgh Public Schools

 PA

$86,169 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

  • More information
    The footnote on the salary schedule indicates that Art. 95 addresses advanced study credit. Art. 95 was not revised in the 2020-2024 Tentative Agreement; thus, the information from p. 1, B of the 2017-2020 Tentative Agreement still stands. That agreement notes that there is a single lane for all teachers hired after July 1, 2010, with the top salary step being equal to the top salary step of the grandfathered MA lane. Furthermore, the Fact Finder Report for the 2017-2020 contract indicates that there should be no additional pay for advanced degrees for those hired after 2010 (pp. 1 &2, II: https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Labor-Management-Relations/plrb/fact-finding/2017/Documents/Pittsburgh%20SD%2088-17-30%20W.pdf).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $85,740 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $85,313 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $85,313 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state only requires a minimum salary ($18,500) and minimum increase for master's degree ($300)..
22,567 96%

Plano Independent School District

 TX

$62,050 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 11.
  • Past Policies

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule in the district materials to which we had access; only the minimum salary is noted

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

    N/A; the district does not utilize a salary schedule.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $45,630 (minimum)
53,057 32%

Polk County Public Schools

 FL

$47,500 (based on the initial placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 5 - 7 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $46,687 (based on the initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 2 - 4 (pdf).

    $45,172

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 16 & 17 (pdf).

    $45,172

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 4 -6 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
105,648 52%

Portland Public Schools, ME

 ME

$58,585 (Lane II, Step 7) for a new hire with a BA who joins the district with 10 years of completed experience; $55,524 (Lane I, Step 11) for a veteran district teacher with a BA and 10 years of completed experience who began on Lane 1, Step 2 (the initial placement for a teacher with a BA and no prior experience) who has not moved to a new lane

  • More information
    The above answer reflects the pay for a new hire who comes to the district with a BA and 10 years experience, as well as the pay for a veteran district teacher with 10 years experience who remains on Lane 1 (assuming s/he was hired with a BA and no experience) and has not earned salary contact hours and, thus, has not advanced to Lane II. While Portland does not utilize a traditional salary schedule, teachers advance one step each year; however, the schedule does not have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. To change lanes, teachers must complete a minimum number of years on their current lane and earn a minum number of salary contact hours (SCH). SCH are earned via courses, workshops, learning projects, curriculum development, action research, etc. Advancing from Lane 1 to 2 or Lane 2 to 3 requires 3 years and 180 SCH. Advancing from Lane 3 to 4 or Lane 4 to 5 requires 4 years and 225 SCH.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    August 26, 2022 - August 31, 2025
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • Past Policies

    $55,795 (Lane II, Step 6,) for a new hire with a BA who joins the district with 10 years of completed experience; $51,298 (Lane I, Step 10) for a veteran district teacher with a BA and 10 years of completed experience who began on Lane 1, Step 1 (the initial placement for a teacher with a BA and no prior experience) who has not moved to a new lane

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    August 26, 2019 - August 25, 2022
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $54,434 (Lane II, Step 6,) for a new hire with a BA who joins the district with 10 years of completed experience; $50,661 (Lane I, Step 10) for a veteran district teacher with a BA and 10 years of completed experience who began on Lane 1, Step 1 (the initial placement for a teacher with a BA and no prior experience) who has not moved to a new lane

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    August 26, 2019 - August 25, 2022
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $53,107 (Lane II, Step 6) for a new hire with a BA who joins the district with 10 years of completed experience; $49,425 (Lane I, Step 10) for a veteran district teacher with a BA and 10 years of completed experience who began on Lane 1, Step 1 (the initial placement for a teacher with a BA and no prior experience) who has not moved to a new lane

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    August 26, 2019 - August 25, 2022
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Not applicable; state only requires minimum salary.
6,764 52%

Portland Public Schools, OR

 OR

$69,878

 46,924 36%

Prince George's County Public Schools

 MD

$71,175

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • Past Policies

    $67,146

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $66,481

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $65,177

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
132,657 66%

Prince William County Public Schools

 VA

$65,130

  • More information
    Although the district publishes a new hire schedule, their full schedule shows both the new hire placement and the full salary trajectory of a new hire throughout his/her career.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $60,576

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $57,377

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $55,537

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided on local level
90,843 42%

Providence Public School District

 RI

$80,630

 23,699 85%

Red Clay Consolidated School District

 DE

$62,820

 15,414 ND%

Richmond Public Schools

 VA

$57,495

 24,763 88%

Rochester City School District

 NY

$59,081

 27,044 89%

Round Rock ISD

 TX

$57,575 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $55,325 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $55,250 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $54,675 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $45,630 (minimum)
50,387 28%

Sacramento City Unified School District

 CA

$62,369 (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary after 7 years of completed experience)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $59,643 (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary after 7 years of completed experience)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2022
    pp. 1 & 4 (pdf).

    $58,992 (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary after 7 years of completed experience)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1.

    $54,013 (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary after 7 years of completed experience)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 1.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
42,196 71%

San Antonio Independent School District

 TX

$57,785 (based on schedule for new hires)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 6.
  • Past Policies

    $56,264 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 6.

    $55,319 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 6.

    $55,477 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $45,630 (minimum)
48,745 90%

San Bernardino City Unified School District

 CA

$88,718

 48,769 89%

San Diego Unified School District

 CA

$73,622

 102,884 58%

San Francisco Unified School District

 CA

$76,393

 52,417 53%

Santa Ana Unified School District

 CA

$68,091 (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary after 6 years of experience)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $65,003 (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary after 6 years of experience)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $63,728 (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary after 6 years of experience)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    $62,478 (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary after 6 years of experience)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
46,923 84%

School District of Lee County

 FL

$48,500 (based on new hire placement schedule)

  • More information
    See also the Career Ladder Summary 2022-2023 and the district website: https://www.leeschools.net/our_district/departments/human_resources/compensation_labor_relations/career_ladder

    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. Annual contract teachers rated Highly Effective in FY22 received a base salary increase of $1,335 and those rated Effective received a base salary increase of $1,000. All other teachers received a base salary increase of $1,000, and teachers rated Needs Improvement/Developing or Unsatisfactory were not eligible for a performance-based increase. In addition, advancement on the Career Ladder salary schedule (performance-based salary schedule) occurs automatically on an annual basis for eligible employees who have met the requirements to move to the next Career Ladder level. Requirements fall into six categories: mentoring, experience, performance evaluations, professional development, certification, and participation.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025
    p. 51, Art. 10.02.(1) & (2) & p. 62, Art. 10.06.(1).

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
94,410 49%

School District of Manatee County

 FL

$55,177 (based on placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $47,500 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $46,439 (new hires with a BA reach maximum salary after 8 years of completed experience)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 9 (pdf).

    $43,003 (new hires with a BA reach maximum salary after 8 years of completed experience)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 9 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
49,301 52%

School District of Palm Beach County

 FL

$59,133 (based on the new hire placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $58,175 (based on the new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $57,500 (based on the new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020 (2021 Modifications)
    p. 114, Art. VIII, Sec. A.1 & p. 141, App. A.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $53,440 (based on the new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020 (2020 Modifications)
    p. 114, Art. VIII, Sec. A.1 & p. 141, App. A.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
194,172 59%

School District of Philadelphia

 PA

$74,730

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2.
  • Past Policies

    $72,378

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $70,441

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $69,060

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state only requires a minimum salary ($18,500) and minimum increase for master's degree ($300)..
128,647 100%

Seattle Public Schools

 WA

$71,856 (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary after 5 years of experience)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $65,795 (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary in 5 years)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $63,576 (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary in 5 years)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $62,267 (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary in 5 years)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $47,900
55,271 31%

Seminole County Public Schools

 FL

$48,500 (based on new hire placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 52, Art. XX.D & p. 74, App. C.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $47,500 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 52, Art. XX.D & p. 74, App. C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $46,310 (based on placement salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $41,500 (based on placement salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
68,269 48%

Sioux Falls School District

 SD

$51,648

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $47,880

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $45,245

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
24,968 44%

Springfield Public School District, MO

 MO

$50,395

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 6.
  • Past Policies

    $48,456

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $47,045

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 2.

    $47,045

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 2.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state only requires minimum salary ($23,000).
25,641 55%

St. Louis Public Schools

 MO

$50,601

 21,814 99%

St. Paul Public Schools

 MN

$69,164

 36,888 66%

Stockton Unified School District

 CA

$66,386

 37,502 74%

Toledo Public Schools

 OH

$59,691

 23,153 12%

Tulsa Public Schools

 OK

$45,019

 36,512 82%

Virginia Beach City Public Schools

 VA

$54,459

 68,624 39%

Volusia County Schools

 FL

$47,575 (based on placement schedule; see "more information")

  • More information
    For NCTQ's analysis, tiers were translated to years of experience (i.e. Tier A = 0 years of experience; Tier U = 10 years of experience) although in the materials to which NCTQ has access, it is not specified if this is how the tiers work. Additionally, while a new teacher with a BA comes in at the same salary, regardless of years of experience, on the placement schedule, a teacher with a MA receives a higher stipend rate at 3 years' experience or at 6 years' experience.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 7 & 8.
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
63,223 64%

Wake County School District

 NC

$54,993

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $53,275

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $52,497

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    $52,497

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1.
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

  • State Law
    $45,000
161,784 33%

Washoe County Public Schools

 NV

$54,096

 67,113 46%

West Ada School District

 ID

$50,055 (based on new hire placement)

  • More information
    Teachers on the BA+24 and MA lanes must not only meet those educational attainment requirements but they must also possess a Professional Endorsement to be on those lanes. If a teacher has a BA+24 or MA but does not hold a Professional Endorsement then they will be on the BA lane. Step advancement is contingent only on annual negotiations; if negotiated, teachers will advance a step.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $47,000 (based on new hire placement)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $49,407 (see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    Idaho Statute 33-1201A: https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title33/T33CH12/SECT33-1201A/

    $48,626 (see footnote)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    Idaho Statute 33-1201A: https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title33/T33CH12/SECT33-1201A/

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
40,205 22%

Wichita Public Schools

 KS

$53,186 (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary after 7 years of completed experience)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $52,271 (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary after 7 years of completed experience)

    Document in effect: August 01, 2021 - July 31, 2022*
    Contract
    August 1, 2021 - July 31, 2022
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $50,996 (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary in 7 years)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    $49,272 (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary in 7 years)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

  • State Law
    State does not address salary requirements.
48,916 77%

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

 NC

$54,060

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $52,650

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $50,260

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    $48,975

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

  • State Law
    $45,000
54,707 61%
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Longevity pay is only included if it is noted on the salary schedule document. If there are multiple salary schedules for teachers based on length of work year, NCTQ uses the schedule which best applies to general teachers (generally the shortest length of work year that still makes a full school year). NCTQ assumes that steps and years of experience align (i.e., that a teacher advances a step each year), unless there is evidence of a salary freeze or the district provides clear evidence that years of experience and step do not align.

Albuquerque Public Schools

 NM

$60,049, based on Level II Schedule (after 5 years, all teachers must apply to advance to Level II; those who do not advance cannot renew their teaching license)

  • More information
    See also: FAQs: Three-Tiered Licensure Systems (https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/licensure-frequently-asked-questions/) and Teacher License Advancement (https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/teacher-license-advancement/)

    Teachers on Licensure Level 1 can advance to Level 2 after 3 years but must do so after 5 five years to remain teaching.  Advancement to each level requires that teachers meet various, specified criteria.  Teachers can choose to remain on Level 2 for their career or can meet specified criteria to move to Level 3.  As such, our calculations take two approaches to show the shortest and longest trajectory to max salary: (1) a teacher advances to Level 2 after 3 years, and (2) a teacher advances to Level 2 after 5 years.  Both cases assume that the teacher does not advance to Level 3 since Level 3 is not a requirement to remain licensed and teaching.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    New Mexico Dossier Guidelines
    2021-2023
  • Past Policies

    $55,436, based on Level II Schedule (after 5 years, all teachers must apply to advance to Level II; those who do not advance cannot renew their teaching license)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    New Mexico Dossier Guidelines
    2021-2023

    $54,618, based on Level II Schedule (after 5 years, all teachers must apply to advance to Level II; those who do not advance cannot renew their teaching license)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    New Mexico Statutes 22-10A-7; 22-10A-10; & 22-10A-11.

    $54,078, based on Level II Schedule (after 5 years, all teachers must apply to advance to Level II; those who do not advance cannot renew their teaching license)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    New Mexico Statutes 22-10A-7; 22-10A-10; & 22-10A-11.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state requires a minimum salary dependent on level of licensure (Level I - $40,000; Level II - $50,000, Level III & IIIA - $60,000)
89,788 69%

Aldine Independent School District

 TX

$72,437 (based on new hire salary and assumes 25 years of completed experience, which is the maximum years of experience allowed for a new hire)

  • More information
    The district publishes new hire salary for those with 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of experience and the minimum, midpoint and maximum salary for veteran district teachers. There is no indication that there is additional pay for educational attainment.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 15, Sec. 3.B.

    District website: https://www.aldineisd.org/about/departments/human-resources/applicants/compensation-information/
  • Past Policies

    $72,079 (based on new hire salary and assumes 25 years of completed experience is the maximum years of experience allowed for a new hire)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 16, Sec. 3.B.
    District website: https://www.aldineisd.org/about/departments/human-resources/applicants/compensation-information/

    $71,738 (based on new hire salary and assuming 25 years of completed experience is the maximum years of experience allowed for a new hire)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 21 (pdf).

    $89,429

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $54,540 (minimum)
66,854 87%

Alpine School District

 UT

$65,976

 81,715 16%

Anchorage School District

 AK

$68,389

 46,115 19%

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

 MD

$67,514

 83,300 32%

Anoka-Hennepin School District

 MN

$69,050

 38,802 32%

Arlington Independent School District

 TX

$74,500

 59,900 73%

Atlanta Public Schools

 GA

$77,873

 52,377 75%

Aurora Public Schools

 CO

$84,753

 39,872 66%

Austin Independent School District

 TX

$64,624 (based on new hire schedule)

  • More information
    Analysis is based solely on Austin's base salary for new hires and does not take into account any of the base building salary increases for which teachers are eligible under the Professional Pathways for Teachers (PPfT) (pp. 24-26 of the 2022 2023 Compensation Manual and https://www.austinisd.org/hc/employee-effectiveness/compensation).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 16 & 17.

    District website: https://www.austinisd.org/hc/careers/compensation
  • Past Policies

    $63,583 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 18.
    District website: https://www.austinisd.org/hc/careers/compensation

    $63,433 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $62,937 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $54,540 (minimum)
80,032 53%

Baltimore City Public School System

 MD

$82,258 (based on new hire salary placement; salary is 6th interval on Professional pathway; see "more information")

  • More information
    See also https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/career-pathways

    The answer is based on maximum new hire salary placement for teachers with a bachelor's degree (teachers with a BA and 20 years prior experience (the maximum recognized) are placed on the sixth interval of the Professional pathway). After initial placement on the Career Pathway Salary Schedule, teachers advance to the next salary interval in a pathway by earning achievement units (AUs), which are awarded for professional development, strong evaluations, eligible coursework, etc. Teachers may advance from the Standard to the Professional Pathway either via earning 12 AUs to move from interval 5 of the Standard pathway to interval 1 of to Professional pathway or via an accelerated process (see district website for details). Movement to the Model or Lead pathways requires approval of the Professional Peer Review Committee; in addition, moving to the Lead pathway is considered a promotional opportunity.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 15 & 16, Art. 5.2.C.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $80,448 (based on new hire salary placement; salary is 6th interval on Professional pathway; see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 15 & 16, Art. 5.2.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $58,201 (5th and final interval on standard pathway; teachers will not uniformly advance levels - see footnote)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    pp. 20 & 21, Art. 5.2.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $56,996 (5th and final interval on standard pathway; teachers will not uniformly advance levels - see footnote)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    pp. 20 & 21, Art. 5.2.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
79,297 100%

Baltimore County Public Schools

 MD

$62,043

 113,814 50%

Billings Public Schools

 MT

$56,982

 16,958 36%

Birmingham City Schools

 AL

$58,006

 23,041 83%

Bismarck Public Schools

 ND

$55,980

 13,197 23%

Boston Public Schools

 MA

$104,246

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $100,721

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $97,787

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $95,870

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 2 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Not applicable; state only requires minimum salary for all teachers ($18,000 - $20,000)
51,433 ND%

Brevard Public Schools

 FL

$48,725 (based on initial placement schedule)

  • More information
    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based solely on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22 (2022-2023 Contract, p. 54, Art. XVII.A.). The annual salary increase amounts for Highly Effective and Effective ratings were not specified for 2022-2023 in the district materials to which NCTQ had access.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $60,731 (based on initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $60,731 (based on initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $59,881 (based on initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 2 & 4 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote):
73,734 49%

Bridgeport Public Schools

 CT

$77,076

 20,296 73%

Broward County Public Schools

 FL

$51,432 (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule)

  • More information
    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. In 2022-2023, teachers rated Effective in the year prior receive a 3.75% salary adjustment and those who were rated Highly Effective receive a 5% salary adjustment. (2022-2025 Contract (2022-2023 School Year), pp. E-3 & E-4, App. E.).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2 (pdf).

    Contract
    June 30, 2022 - June 29, 2025 (2022-2023 School Year)
    p. E-2, App. E.3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $50,007 (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 2 (pdf).
    Contract
    June 30, 2021 - June 29, 2024 (2021-2022 School Year)
    p. E-2, App. E.3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $50,007 (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $50,007 (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote):
270,978 60%

Buffalo School District

 NY

$85,747

 32,891 73%

Burlington School District

 VT

$58,240

 3,834 46%

Capistrano Unified School District

 CA

$89,317

 47,135 25%

Champlain Valley School District

 VT

$70,319

 4,244 11%

Charleston County School District

 SC

$72,513

 49,769 57%

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

 NC

$66,926

  • More information
    See also the district website: https://www.cmsk12.org/Page/8016

    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $64,990

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $64,310

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    $61,487

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $52,000
147,638 58%

Cherry Creek School District

 CO

$76,178

 55,839 29%

Chesterfield County Public Schools

 VA

$71,496

 61,552 36%

Chicago Public Schools

 IL

$108,707

  • More information
    For teachers hired after January 1, 2017, an amount equal to the pension pick up will be added to the teacher's base salary; as a result, NCTQ's salary analysis is based on the salaries as listed under "total compensation" on the salary schedule.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 3-8.
  • Past Policies

    $105,031

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 3-8.

    $101,972

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 3-8.

    $99,002

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 3-8.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level ;state only requires a minimum salary (not less than (i) $32,076 for the 2020-2021 school year, (ii) $34,576 for the 2021-2022 school year, (iii) $37,076 for the 2022-2023 school year, and (iv) $40,000 for the 2023-2024 school year)
358,453 78%

Cincinnati Public Schools

 OH

$91,446

 34,802 7%

Clark County School District

 NV

$55,796 (Column I, Step J) for a teacher who began on Column I, Step F (the starting step) and has not advanced beyond Column I. $101,251 (Column IX, Step J) for a teacher who began on Column I, Step F (the starting step) and meets the criteria to advance a Column once every three years.

  • More information
    See also the Professional Growth System Reference Guide.

    The Clark County salary schedule does not have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. Teachers advance one step annually and one column every 3 years (or 2 years if meeting specified criteria), as long as they have earned 225 contact hours through designated coursework or professional development, etc. NCTQ was unable to determine if it's the norm for teachers to accrue the 225 contract hours every three years so that they may advance to a new column.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 33-45, Art. 26.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $55,796 (Column I, Step J) for a teacher who began on Column I, Step A and did not advance beyond Column I. $95,569 (Column VIII, Step J) for a teacher who began on Column I, Step A and meets the criteria to advance a Column once every three years.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 33-45, Art. 26.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $54,307(Lane I, Step J) for a teacher who began on Lane I, Step A and did not advanced beyond Lane I. $93,018 (Lane VIII, Step J) for a teacher who began on Lane I, Step A and meets the criteria to advance a Lane once every three years.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2021 with 2019-2021 Amendment
    pp. 35-45, Art. 26.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $54,307(Lane I, Step J) for a teacher who began on Lane I, Step A and did not advanced beyond Lane I. $93,018 (Lane VIII, Step J) for a teacher who began on Lane I, Step A and meets the criteria to advance a Lane once every three years.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2021 with 2019-2021 Amendment
    pp. 35-45, Art. 26.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
330,225 69%

Clayton County Public Schools

 GA

$74,752

 54,840 93%

Cleveland Metropolitan School District

 OH

Salary is determined neither by educational attainment nor years of experience. The maximum salary a teacher can earn is $99,135 (see "more information")

  • More information
    The salary schedule is comprised of levels and is neither based on experience nor educational attainment. Teachers will advance one level after two consecutive years of a Developing or higher evaluation rating.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 142, Art. 31, Sec. 3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    Salary is determined neither by educational attainment nor years of experience. The maximum salary a teacher can earn is $96,248 (see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 142, Art. 31, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Salary is determined neither by educational attainment nor years of experience. The maximum salary a teacher can earn is $91,612 (see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    p. 157, Art. 31, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Salary is determined neither by educational attainment nor years of experience. The maximum salary a teacher can earn is $90,705 (see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    p. 157, Art. 31, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    $42,540 ((minimum)
37,617 ND%

Cobb County School District

 GA

$79,483

 111,854 41%

Columbus City Schools

 OH

$95,084

  • More information
    Teachers with a BA and no experience are placed at year 3 on the salary schedule. After three consecutive years, teachers will advance to year 4 and progress from there on the salary schedule (2022-2025 contract, p. 90, Part I, Chapter 900, Art. 901.11).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $91,427

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $88,764

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $86,178

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $42,540 ((minimum)
48,925 ND%

Conroe Independent School District

 TX

$69,570 (based on hiring schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $68,670 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $67,370 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $66,070 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $54,540 (minimum)
62,837 40%

Corona-Norco Unified School District

 CA

$81,569

 52,877 45%

Cumberland County Schools

 NC

$59,233

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $57,913

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $58,052

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    $57,233

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

  • State Law
    $52,000
50,879 76%

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District

 TX

$85,845 (based on hiring schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $84,810 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $81,383 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $80,188 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $54,540 (minimum)
116,512 54%

Dallas Independent School District

 TX

$65,450 (based on the new hire schedule); after the first year with the district, a teacher moves to the TEI schedule, and the highest salary on that schedule is $114,973 (see "more information")

  • More information
    Salary for teachers in their first year with the district is based solely on years of experience. After the first year, salary is determined by effectiveness level. The Teacher Effectiveness Initiative Salary schedule contains a salary amount for each effectiveness level; education and experience are not a factor in determining annual salary. To reach the Proficient II effectiveness level or higher and the corresponding compensation, teachers must go through the Distinguished Teacher Review process, which includes a review of quality of instruction, leadership, lifelong learning, and contributions to the profession.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 10.

    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/
  • Past Policies

    $63,400 (based on the new hire schedule); after the first year with the district, a teacher moves to the TEI schedule, and the highest salary on that schedule is $100,000 (see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 11 & 12.
    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/

    $63,400 (based on the new hire schedule); after the first year with the district, a teacher moves to the TEI schedule - the highest salary on that schedule is $100,000 (see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 12.
    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/

    $57,000 (based on the new hire schedule); after the first year with the district, a teacher moves to the TEI schedule - the highest salary on that schedule is $90,000 (see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 11.
    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/

  • State Law
    $54,540 (minimum)
155,119 86%

Davis School District

 UT

$87,226

 74,289 19%

Dayton Public Schools

 OH

$77,115

 12,537 ND%

DeKalb County School District

 GA

$76,980

 99,166 73%

Denver Public Schools

 CO

$81,889

 92,039 65%

Des Moines Public Schools

 IA

$64,044

  • More information
    NCTQ's analysis assumes a teacher earns the required training increments to advance beyond Step 10.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $62,516

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $62,006

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $61,383

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state onlty mandates minimum salary ($33,500).
33,167 78%

DeSoto County School District

 MS

$66,184

 34,392 52%

Detroit Public Schools Community District

 MI

$69,727

 49,534 86%

District of Columbia Public Schools

 DC

$89,294

  • More information
    Analysis based solely on DC's base salary, assumes an acceptable evaluation rating, and does not take into account accelerated advancement on the base pay salary scale through LIFT or additional earnings due to DC's IMPACTplus performance pay plan.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2018-2023
  • Past Policies

    $87,543

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2018
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2018

    $81,724

    Document in effect: October 01, 2011 - June 30, 2017
    Salary Schedule
    2011-2017

    $81,724 (based solely on DC's base salary, assumes an acceptable evaluation rating, and does not take into account accelerated advancement on the base pay salary scale through LIFT or additional earnings due to DC's IMPACTplus performance pay plan)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2014 - June 30, 2015
    Salary Schedule
    2014-2015

  • State Law
    No state policy
48,568 ND%

Douglas County School District

 CO

$59,351

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 11.
  • Past Policies

    The salary cap is $91,000 for those in the General Range and $96,320 for those in the Hard to Hire Range.

    The salary cap is $76,000 for those in the General Range and $86,000 for those in the Hard to Hire Range.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    The internal range cap is $76,000 for those in the General Range and $86,000 for those in the Hard to Hire Range.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2020
    Compensation FAQs
    2018-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
67,591 12%

Duval County Public Schools

 FL

$67,300 (based only on initial salary placement)

  • More information
    Once initial pay is established in the first year of teaching, future salary increases are based on earned performance incentives. In 2022-2023, Highly Effective teachers receive $2,001, Effective teachers receive $1,000.50 and teachers rated less than Effective are not eligible for salary increases. 2022-2023 salary increases are based on 2021-2022 final summative evaluation ratings.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote):
130,229 51%

El Paso Independent School District

 TX

$68,882 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $65,360 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $65,319 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $64,704 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $54,540 (minimum)
57,315 75%

Elk Grove Unified School District

 CA

$66,991

 62,865 54%

Fairfax County Public Schools

 VA

$94,066

 187,797 29%

Forsyth County Schools

 GA

$72,193

 49,346 15%

Fort Bend Independent School District

 TX

$80,000 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $71,500 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $68,000 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $68,689 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $54,540 (minimum)
76,122 43%

Fort Wayne Community Schools

 IN

$68,145

 29,404 61%

Fort Worth Independent School District

 TX

$76,467 (based on new hire salary schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 25, Sec. II.
  • Past Policies

    $77,906 (based on new hire salary schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $74,983 (based on new hire salary schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 18, Sec. II.

    $74,031 (based on new hire salary schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 18, Sec. II.

  • State Law
    $54,540 (minimum)
84,510 86%

Fresno Unified School District

 CA

$52,842

  • More information
    Certified teachers with only a BA and no additional credits are placed on Class 1, Level 1. In order to advance beyond this point, a teacher must earn at least 30 additional credits beyond a BA.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $53,699

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $50,810

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

    $50,810

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
71,126 87%

Frisco Independent School District

 TX

$70,600 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $68,850 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $67,250 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $66,850 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $54,540 (minimum)
60,182 13%

Fulton County Schools

 GA

$80,581

 94,491 44%

Garland Independent School District

 TX

$68,328 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2.
  • Past Policies

    $64,929 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 3.

    $63,515 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 0201
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 3.

    $62,965 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 3.

  • State Law
    $54,540 (minimum)
55,987 65%

Granite School District

 UT

$69,249

 66,767 55%

Greenville County Schools

 SC

$71,307

 76,158 48%

Guilford County Schools

 NC

$61,250

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $59,180

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $58,000

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    $57,020

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2018
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2018

  • State Law
    $52,000
72,950 65%

Gwinnett County Public Schools

 GA

$75,670

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $72,670

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $70,670 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    $67,670 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $54,287
179,758 53%

Hawaii Department of Education

 HI

$71,403 for a teacher who completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; $40,307 for a teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program

  • More information
    A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
  • State Law
    $71,403 for a teacher who completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; $40,307 for a teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program
181,278 46%

Henrico County Public Schools

 VA

$101,958

 51,523 46%

Hillsborough County Public Schools

 FL

$68,001 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment on the performance schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 12, Schedule P.
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote):
220,252 59%

Houston Independent School District

 TX

$87,500 (based on placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 19.
  • Past Policies

    $84,309 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 21.

    $80,309 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 21.

    $80,309 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $54,540 (minimum)
209,772 80%

Howard County Public School System

 MD

$68,835

 57,907 19%

Indianapolis Public Schools

 IN

$92,600

  • More information
    The district only specifies a salary range, providing the minimum and maximum salary for teachers. Evaluation rating, experience and academic need determine if a teacher is eligible for a base salary increase. Those rated Highly Effective receive $1,290 and those rated Effective receive $1,000. Special education and STEM teachers receive $510. Teachers receive $510 for a year of experience, those with 2-10 years of service in the district receive $420 and those completing 11 or more years of service receive $260. Teachers with a rating of Ineffective or Improvement Necessary are ineligible for a base salary increase. Educational attainment is not a factor in salary determination.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $91,300

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $90,000

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $82,800

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
26,410 65%

Jackson Public Schools

 MS

$64,315

 23,935 100%

Jeffco Public Schools

 CO

$83,979

  • More information
    Teachers rated Highly Effective or Effective will advance on the salary schedule. Probationary teachers will also advance on the salary schedule if they receive a Partially Effective evaluation rating or better in their first two years of teaching. While the salary schedule notes that steps and years of experience do not necessarily align, for our calculations we assumed a teacher would advance a step each year for an Effective or Highly Effective rating.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/careers/employee-compensation/licensed-educator-compensation
  • Past Policies

    $78,463

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/careers/employee-compensation/licensed-educator-compensation

    $76,178

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/employment/salaries

    $74,320

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/employment/salaries

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
84,631 31%

Jefferson County Public Schools

 KY

$75,876

 97,936 56%

Jefferson Parish Public School System

 LA

$62,300

  • More information
    The salary analysis is based solely on the district's base salary and does not take into account any of the additional earnings via the supplemental pay opportunities for evaluation rating or school and subject area assignments.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $60,800

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $60,000

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $56,549

    Document in effect: July 01, 2015 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2015-2019

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state requirements (see footnote)
48,254 61%

Jordan School District

 UT

$91,580

 56,176 21%

Kanawha County Schools

 WV

$63,770

 25,764 51%

Kansas City Public Schools, MO

 MO

$61,995

 14,978 99%

Katy Independent School District

 TX

$80,745 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $77,810 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $76,565 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $77,905 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $54,540 (minimum)
79,913 31%

Klein Independent School District

 TX

$68,822 (based on hiring schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 5.
  • Past Policies

    $66,672 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $65,422 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 5.

    Not specified; the district only publishes the minimum new hire salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1.

  • State Law
    $54,540 (minimum)
53,328 45%

Knox County Schools

 TN

$63,648

 60,854 ND%

Laramie County School District 1

 WY

$63,708

 1,051 37%

Lewisville Independent School District

 TX

$68,675 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $66,557 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $65,210 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $64,539 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $54,540 (minimum)
52,218 35%

Little Rock School District

 AR

$63,237

 23,368 72%

Long Beach Unified School District

 CA

$93,667

 72,661 68%

Los Angeles Unified School District

 CA

$64,428

 492,842 79%

Loudoun County Public Schools

 VA

$99,056

 81,906 18%

Manchester School District

 NH

$72,651

 13,452 58%

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

 TN

$68,457

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
  • Past Policies

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

    $53,000 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2020

    $59,517

    Document in effect: July 01, 2014 - June 30, 2017
    Salary Schedule
    2014-2017

  • State Law
    $42,900 (minimum)
112,125 ND%

Mesa Public Schools

 AZ

Unknown; the district's compensation worksheets do not specify a maximum salary or a maximum number of years of experience for which a teacher will get salary credit.

  • More information
    Teachers receive $500 for each year of experience; however, the district's compensation worksheets do not specify a maximum number of years of experience for which a teacher will receive salary credit.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • State Law
    Decided at local level
62,981 55%

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools

 TN

$69,468

 84,667 ND%

Miami-Dade County Public Schools

 FL

$76,848

  • More information
    While the district does not utilize a salary schedule, the maximum salary for a teacher with a BA is specified. Annual salary increases are based on evaluation rating, in accordance with state law (Florida Statute 1012.22).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023
    p. 224, App. E, Sec. 3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $74,746

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023
    p. 224, App. E, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $74,182

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023 Tentative Agreement
    TCD Contract - July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020 (2018-2019 Addendum), p. 219, App. E, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $74,182

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023 Tentative Agreement
    TCD Contract - July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020 (2018-2019 Addendum), p. 219, App. E, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote):
350,434 69%

Milwaukee Public Schools

 WI

$74,603 (based on new hire salary)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $63,009 (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $62,244 (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $62,244 (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
75,431 77%

Minneapolis Public Schools

 MN

$78,839

 35,580 57%

Mobile County Public Schools

 AL

$66,424

 53,967 70%

Montgomery County Public Schools

 MD

$69,208

 162,680 33%

New Haven Public Schools

 CT

$90,580

 20,180 71%

New York City Department of Education

 NY

$113,496

 922,935 72%

Newark Public Schools

 NJ

$101,050

 35,665 74%

NOLA Public Schools

 LA

$63,659 (based on base pay only)

  • More information
    Answer based only on years of experience and does not include any additional pay for demand and/or performance. The vast majority of public schools in New Orleans are charter schools, which have autonomy to manage their own compensation policies. As a result, there is not one uniform salary schedule for all public schools in the city. (District website: https://nolapublicschools.com/about/whoweare/governance). Per page 3 (pdf) of the Salary Manual, "NOLA Public Schools Salary Manual is intended to facilitate compensation communications within the district and to serve as a guide for administering salaries."
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 9 (pdf).
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state requirements (see footnote)
4,642 54%

Norfolk Public Schools

 VA

$84,910

 30,087 72%

North East Independent School District

 TX

$64,000 (for new hires)

  • More information
    The district does not use a salary schedule; only the minimum and maximum salaries as well as salaries at 6, 16, and 20 years are specified for new hires.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $63,250 (for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $62,728

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $63,228

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $54,540 (minimum)
65,186 48%

Northside Independent School District

 TX

$69,590 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $68,840 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $67,440 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $68,015 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $54,540 (minimum)
106,501 49%

Oakland Unified School District

 CA

$80,216

 36,373 73%

Oklahoma City Public Schools

 OK

$62,235

 37,530 85%

Omaha Public Schools

 NE

$56,320

 53,194 72%

Orange County Public Schools

 FL

$101,050 (maximum salary; see "more information")

  • More information
    While neither the contract nor the salary schedule address state law, after initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. Per the 2022-2023 edition of the 2021-2024 contract (p. 71, Art. XVI.A.2 & 3.), in 2022-2023, teachers rated Effective receive an additional $1,800 and those rated Highly Effective receive an additional $2,425.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $95,650 (maximum salary; see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2022

    $76,825 (maximum salary; see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

    $74,000 (maximum salary point on the performance-based salary schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    Contract
    July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021
    pp. 67 & 68, Art. XVI.A.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote):
209,089 52%

Osceola County School District

 FL

$84,800 (this non-traditional salary schedule utilizes over 700 levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year.)

  • More information
    In accordance with state law, FL Statute 1012.22, evaluation rating determines level advancement on the salary schedule. Teachers rated Highly Effective in 2021-2022 receive a $1,700 salary increase by advancing 34 levels on the salary schedule, those rated Effective receive a $1,250 increase by advancing 25 levels, and teachers who are "grandfathered" (Professional Service Contract or Continuing Contract status) and rated either Highly Effective or Effective receive a $1,300 increase by advancing 26 levels.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $83,100 (this non-traditional salary schedule utilizes over 700 levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year.)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $68,100 (this non-traditional salary schedule utilizes 573 levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year.)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $67,000 (this non-traditional salary schedule utilizes 553 levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year.)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote):
68,554 44%

Pasadena Independent School District

 TX

$73,852 (based on schedule for new hires)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 6.
  • Past Policies

    $71,153 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 6.

    $69,803 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $69,568 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 2 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $54,540 (minimum)
53,291 86%

Pasco County Schools

 FL

$53,035 (based on initial salary placement for new hires)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote):
75,048 54%

Pinellas County Schools

 FL

$68,138 (based on new hire placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $67,561 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $67,628 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $70,483 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote):
100,948 50%

Pittsburgh Public Schools

 PA

$98,908 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

  • More information
    The footnote on the salary schedule indicates that Art. 95 addresses advanced study credit. Art. 95 was not revised in the 2020-2024 Tentative Agreement; thus, the information from p. 1, B of the 2017-2020 Tentative Agreement still stands. That agreement notes that there is a single lane for all teachers hired after July 1, 2010, with the top salary step being equal to the top salary step of the grandfathered MA lane. Furthermore, the Fact Finder Report for the 2017-2020 contract indicates that there should be no additional pay for advanced degrees for those hired after 2010 (pp. 1 &2, II: https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Labor-Management-Relations/plrb/fact-finding/2017/Documents/Pittsburgh%20SD%2088-17-30%20W.pdf).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $96,969 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $95,254 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $95,254 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state only requires a minimum salary ($18,500) and minimum increase for master's degree ($300)..
22,567 96%

Plano Independent School District

 TX

$67,101 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 11.
  • Past Policies

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule in the district materials to which we had access; only the minimum salary is noted

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

    $80,701 (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $54,540 (minimum)
53,057 32%

Polk County Public Schools

 FL

$61,859 (based on the initial placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 5 - 7 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $60,487 (based on the initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 2 - 4 (pdf).

    $58,972 (based on the initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 16 & 17 (pdf).

    $58,972 (based on the initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 4 -6 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote):
105,648 52%

Portland Public Schools, ME

 ME

$77,533 (Lane IV, Step 6) for a new hire with a BA who comes in at the maximum allowable salary; $55,524 (Lane I, Step 11) for a veteran district teacher with a BA who began on Lane I, Step 2 (the initial placement for a teacher with a BA and no prior experience) who has not advanced a lane since his/her entry to the district

  • More information
    The above answer reflects the pay for a new hire with a BA who comes in with the maximum allowable experience, as well as the pay for a veteran district teacher who remains on Lane 1 (assuming s/he was hired with a BA and no experience) and has not earned salary contact hours and, thus, has not advanced to Lane II. While Portland does not utilize a traditional salary schedule, teachers advance one step each year; however, the schedule does not have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. To change lanes, teachers must complete a minimum number of years on their current lane and earn a minum number of salary contact hours (SCH). SCH are earned via courses, workshops, learning projects, curriculum development, action research, etc. Advancing from Lane 1 to 2 or Lane 2 to 3 requires 3 years and 180 SCH. Advancing from Lane 3 to 4 or Lane 4 to 5 requires 4 years and 225 SCH.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    August 26, 2022 - August 31, 2025
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • Past Policies

    $67,950 (Lane IV, Step 1) for a new hire with a BA who comes in at the maximum allowable salary; $51,928 (Lane I, Step 10) for a veteran district teacher with a BA who began on Lane I, Step 1 (the initial placement for a teacher with a BA and no prior experience) who has not advanced a lane since his/her entry to the district

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    August 26, 2019 - August 25, 2022
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $66,292 (Lane IV, Step 1) for a new hire with a BA who comes in at the maximum allowable salary; $50,661 (Lane I, Step 10) for a veteran district teacher with a BA who began on Lane I, Step 1 (the initial placement for a teacher with a BA and no prior experience) has not advanced a lane since his/her entry to the district

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    August 26, 2019 - August 25, 2022
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $64,675 (Lane IV, Step 1) for a new hire with a BA that comes in at the maximum allowable salary; $49,425 (Lane I, Step 10) for a veteran district teacher with a BA who began on Lane I, Step 1 (the initial placement for a teacher with a BA and no prior experience) has not advanced a lane since his/her entry to the district

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.

  • State Law
    Not applicable; state only requires minimum salary.
6,764 52%

Portland Public Schools, OR

 OR

$74,714

 46,924 36%

Prince George's County Public Schools

 MD

$71,175

 132,657 66%

Prince William County Public Schools

 VA

$134,381

  • More information
    Although the district publishes a new hire schedule, their full schedule shows both the new hire placement and the full salary trajectory of a new hire throughout his/her career.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $129,217

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $122,573

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $118,830

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
90,843 42%

Providence Public School District

 RI

$87,055

 23,699 85%

Red Clay Consolidated School District

 DE

$70,293

 15,414 ND%

Richmond Public Schools

 VA

$86,387

 24,763 88%

Rochester City School District

 NY

$152,731

 27,044 89%

Round Rock ISD

 TX

$68,229 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $66,118 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $66,118 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $65,706 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $54,540 (minimum)
50,387 28%

Sacramento City Unified School District

 CA

$62,369

 42,196 71%

San Antonio Independent School District

 TX

$63,076 (based on schedule for new hires)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 6.
  • Past Policies

    $61,514 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 6.

    $60,307 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 6.

    $60,307 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $54,540 (minimum)
48,745 90%

San Bernardino City Unified School District

 CA

$93,208

 48,769 89%

San Diego Unified School District

 CA

$82,794

 102,884 58%

San Francisco Unified School District

 CA

$79,394

 52,417 53%

Santa Ana Unified School District

 CA

$68,091

 46,923 84%

School District of Lee County

 FL

$50,500 (based on new hire placement schedule)

  • More information
    See also the Career Ladder Summary 2022-2023 and the district website: https://www.leeschools.net/our_district/departments/human_resources/compensation_labor_relations/career_ladder

    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. Annual contract teachers rated Highly Effective in FY22 received a base salary increase of $1,335 and those rated Effective received a base salary increase of $1,000. All other teachers received a base salary increase of $1,000, and teachers rated Needs Improvement/Developing or Unsatisfactory were not eligible for a performance-based increase. In addition, advancement on the Career Ladder salary schedule (performance-based salary schedule) occurs automatically on an annual basis for eligible employees who have met the requirements to move to the next Career Ladder level. Requirements fall into six categories: mentoring, experience, performance evaluations, professional development, certification, and participation.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025
    p. 51, Art. 10.02.(1) & (2) & p. 62, Art. 10.06.(1).

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote):
94,410 49%

School District of Manatee County

 FL

$55,177 (based on placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $47,500 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $46,439 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 9 (pdf).

    $43,003 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 9 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote):
49,301 52%

School District of Palm Beach County

 FL

$73,826 (based on the new hire placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $72,270 (based on the new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $72,270 (based on the new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020 (2021 Modifications)
    p. 114, Art. VIII, Sec. A.1 & p. 141, App. A.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $72,270 (based on the new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020 (2020 Modifications)
    p. 114, Art. VIII, Sec. A.1 & p. 141, App. A.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote):
194,172 59%

School District of Philadelphia

 PA

$74,730

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2.
  • Past Policies

    $72,378

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $70,441

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $69,060

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state only requires a minimum salary ($18,500) and minimum increase for master's degree ($300)..
128,647 100%

Seattle Public Schools

 WA

$71,856

 55,271 31%

Seminole County Public Schools

 FL

$59,310 (based on new hire placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 52, Art. XX.D & p. 74, App. C.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote):
68,269 48%

Sioux Falls School District

 SD

$54,157

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $51,537

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $49,883

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
24,968 44%

Springfield Public School District, MO

 MO

$55,770

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 6.
  • Past Policies

    $50,052

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $48,594

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 2.

    $48,594

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 2.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state only requires minimum salary ($23,000).
25,641 55%

St. Louis Public Schools

 MO

$66,886

 21,814 99%

St. Paul Public Schools

 MN

$72,407

 36,888 66%

Stockton Unified School District

 CA

$73,024

 37,502 74%

Toledo Public Schools

 OH

$76,364

 23,153 12%

Tulsa Public Schools

 OK

$65,000

 36,512 82%

Virginia Beach City Public Schools

 VA

$90,473

 68,624 39%

Volusia County Schools

 FL

$47,575 (based on placement schedule; see "more information")

  • More information
    For NCTQ's analysis, tiers were translated to years of experience (i.e. Tier A = 0 years of experience; Tier U = 10 years of experience) although in the materials to which NCTQ has access, it is not specified if this is how the tiers work. Additionally, while a new teacher with a BA comes in at the same salary, regardless of years of experience, on the placement schedule, a teacher with a MA receives a higher stipend rate at 3 years' experience or at 6 years' experience.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 7 & 8.
  • Past Policies

    $44,335 (based on placement schedule; see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 7 & 8.

    $44,335 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 7 & 8.

    $44,009 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 7 & 8.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote):
63,223 64%

Wake County School District

 NC

$67,124

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $65,299

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $64,309

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    $64,309

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1.
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

  • State Law
    $52,000
161,784 33%

Washoe County Public Schools

 NV

$57,351

 67,113 46%

West Ada School District

 ID

$71,155 (based on new hire placement)

  • More information
    Teachers on the BA+24 and MA lanes must not only meet those educational attainment requirements but they must also possess a Professional Endorsement to be on those lanes. If a teacher has a BA+24 or MA but does not hold a Professional Endorsement then they will be on the BA lane. Step advancement is contingent only on annual negotiations; if negotiated, teachers will advance a step.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $69,450 (based on new hire placement)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $52,060 (see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    Idaho Statute 33-1201A: https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title33/T33CH12/SECT33-1201A/

    $51,287 (see footnote)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    Idaho Statute 33-1201A: https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title33/T33CH12/SECT33-1201A/

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
40,205 22%

Wichita Public Schools

 KS

$53,186

 48,916 77%

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

 NC

$65,520

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $64,200

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $61,720

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    $60,435

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

  • State Law
    $52,000
54,707 61%
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Longevity pay is only included if it is noted on the salary schedule document. If there are multiple salary schedules for teachers based on length of work year, NCTQ uses the schedule which best applies to general teachers (generally the shortest length of work year that still makes a full school year). NCTQ assumes that steps and years of experience align (i.e., that a teacher advances a step each year), unless there is evidence of a salary freeze or the district provides clear evidence that years of experience and steps do not align.

Albuquerque Public Schools

 NM

$50,485, based on Level I Schedule

  • More information
    See also: FAQs: Three-Tiered Licensure Systems (https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/licensure-frequently-asked-questions/) and Teacher License Advancement (https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/teacher-license-advancement/)

    Teachers on Licensure Level 1 can advance to Level 2 after 3 years but must do so after 5 five years to remain teaching.  Advancement to each level requires that teachers meet various, specified criteria.  Teachers can choose to remain on Level 2 for their career or can meet specified criteria to move to Level 3.  As such, our calculations take two approaches to show the shortest and longest trajectory to max salary: (1) a teacher advances to Level 2 after 3 years, and (2) a teacher advances to Level 2 after 5 years.  Both cases assume that the teacher does not advance to Level 3 since Level 3 is not a requirement to remain licensed and teaching.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    New Mexico Dossier Guidelines
    2021-2023
  • Past Policies

    $41,398, based on Level I Schedule

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    New Mexico Dossier Guidelines
    2021-2023

    $41,398, based on Level I Schedule

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    New Mexico Statutes 22-10A-7; 22-10A-10; & 22-10A-11.

    $41,398, based on Level I Schedule

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    New Mexico Statutes 22-10A-7; 22-10A-10; & 22-10A-11.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; State requires a minimum salary dependent on level of licensure (Level I - $40,000; Level II - $50,000, Level III & IIIA - $60,000)
89,788 69%

Aldine Independent School District

 TX

$61,000 (there is no indication that pay is differentiated by education)

  • More information
    The district publishes new hire salary for those with 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of experience and the minimum, midpoint and maximum salary for veteran district teachers. There is no indication that there is additional pay for educational attainment.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 15, Sec. 3.B.

    District website: https://www.aldineisd.org/about/departments/human-resources/applicants/compensation-information/
  • Past Policies

    $58,000 (there is no indication that pay is differentiated by education)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 16, Sec. 3.B.
    District website: https://www.aldineisd.org/about/departments/human-resources/applicants/compensation-information/

    $56,000 (there is no indication that pay is differentiated by education)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 21 (pdf).

    $56,000 (there is no indication that pay is differentiated by education)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $33,660 (minimum)
66,854 87%

Alpine School District

 UT

$47,642

 81,715 16%

Anchorage School District

 AK

$54,762

  • More information
    Teachers with a MA degree receive a 1.25% annual supplement. NCTQ is making the assumption that the supplement is based on the BA salary at the same step.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 9, 110.B.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $53,953

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 9, 110.B.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $57,923

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $56,787

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
46,115 19%

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

 MD

$52,266

 83,300 32%

Anoka-Hennepin School District

 MN

$51,689

 38,802 32%

Arlington Independent School District

 TX

$61,900

 59,900 73%

Atlanta Public Schools

 GA

$55,953

 52,377 75%

Aurora Public Schools

 CO

$52,045

 39,872 66%

Austin Independent School District

 TX

$53,191 (based on new hire schedule)

  • More information
    Analysis is based solely on Austin's base salary for new hires and does not take into account any of the base building salary increases for which teachers are eligible under the Professional Pathways for Teachers (PPfT) (pp. 24-26 of the 2022 2023 Compensation Manual and https://www.austinisd.org/hc/employee-effectiveness/compensation).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 16 & 17.

    District website: https://www.austinisd.org/hc/careers/compensation
  • Past Policies

    $52,150 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 18.
    District website: https://www.austinisd.org/hc/careers/compensation

    $52,000 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $51,251 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $33,660 (minimum)
80,032 53%

Baltimore City Public School System

 MD

$57,180 (based on new hire salary placement; salary is 3rd interval on Standard pathway; see "more information")

  • More information
    See also https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/career-pathways

    The answer is based on new hire salary placement for teachers with a master's degree and no prior experience (teachers with a MA and 0-1 years prior experience are placed on the third interval of the Standard pathway). After initial placement on the Career Pathway Salary Schedule, teachers advance to the next salary interval in a pathway by earning achievement units (AUs), which are awarded for professional development, strong evaluations, eligible coursework, etc. Teachers may advance from the Standard to the Professional Pathway either via earning 12 AUs to move from interval 5 of the Standard pathway to interval 1 of to Professional pathway or via an accelerated process (see district website for details). Movement to the Model or Lead pathways requires approval of the Professional Peer Review Committee; in addition, moving to the Lead pathway is considered a promotional opportunity.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 15 & 16, Art. 5.2.C.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $55,922 (based on new hire salary placement; salary is 3rd interval on Standard pathway; see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 15 & 16, Art. 5.2.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $64,405 (1st interval on Professional pathway; educational attainment is only one factor in salary advancement - see footnote)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    pp. 20 & 21, Art. 5.2.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $63,267 (1st interval on Professional pathway; educational attainment is only one factor in salary advancement - see footnote)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    pp. 20 & 21, Art. 5.2.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
79,297 100%

Baltimore County Public Schools

 MD

$56,637

 113,814 50%

Billings Public Schools

 MT

$48,563

 16,958 36%

Birmingham City Schools

 AL

$48,200

 23,041 83%

Bismarck Public Schools

 ND

$54,426

 13,197 23%

Boston Public Schools

 MA

$66,860

 51,433 ND%

Brevard Public Schools

 FL

$51,455 (based on initial placement schedule)

  • More information
    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based solely on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22 (2022-2023 Contract, p. 54, Art. XVII.A.). The annual salary increase amounts for Highly Effective and Effective ratings were not specified for 2022-2023 in the district materials to which NCTQ had access.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $49,530 (based on initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $49,280 (based on initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $41,956 (based on initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 2 & 4 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
73,734 49%

Bridgeport Public Schools

 CT

$46,880

 20,296 73%

Broward County Public Schools

 FL

$52,575 (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule)

  • More information
    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. In 2022-2023, teachers rated Effective in the year prior receive a 3.75% salary adjustment and those who were rated Highly Effective receive a 5% salary adjustment. (2022-2025 Contract (2022-2023 School Year), pp. E-3 & E-4, App. E.).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2 (pdf).

    Contract
    June 30, 2022 - June 29, 2025 (2022-2023 School Year)
    p. E-2, App. E.3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $51,150 (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 2 (pdf).
    Contract
    August 16, 2019 - August 15, 2022 (2019-2020 School Year)
    p. E-2, App. E.3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $51,150 (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).
    Contract
    August 16, 2019 - August 15, 2022 (2019-2020 School Year)
    p. E-2, App. E.3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $44,883 (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    Contract
    August 16, 2019 - August 15, 2022 (2018-2019 School Year)
    p. E-2, App. E.3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
270,978 60%

Buffalo School District

 NY

$44,859

 32,891 73%

Burlington School District

 VT

$55,579

 3,834 46%

Capistrano Unified School District

 CA

$65,693

 47,135 25%

Champlain Valley School District

 VT

$52,606

 4,244 11%

Charleston County School District

 SC

$48,193

 49,769 57%

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

 NC

$43,590 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

  • More information
    See also the district website: https://www.cmsk12.org/Page/8016

    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $41,736 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $41,276 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    $40,615 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $35,000; Starting in the 2014-2015 school year, no teachers will be paid on the master's level salary schedule or receive a salary supplement for academic preparation at the six-year or doctoral degree level unless the teacher was paid on that salary schedule or received that salary supplement for a prior school year. Teachers cannot receive additional pay for advanced degrees earned after April 2014.
147,638 58%

Cherry Creek School District

 CO

$49,328

 55,839 29%

Chesterfield County Public Schools

 VA

$52,450

 61,552 36%

Chicago Public Schools

 IL

$68,525

  • More information
    For teachers hired after January 1, 2017, an amount equal to the pension pick up will be added to the teacher's base salary; as a result, NCTQ's salary analysis is based on the salaries as listed under "total compensation" on the salary schedule.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 3-8.
  • Past Policies

    $66,208

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 3-8.

    $64,280

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 3-8.

    $62,408

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 3-8.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level ;state requires a minimum salary (not less than (i) $32,076 for the 2020-2021 school year, (ii) $34,576 for the 2021-2022 school year, (iii) $37,076 for the 2022-2023 school year, and (iv) $40,000 for the 2023-2024 school year)
358,453 78%

Cincinnati Public Schools

 OH

$52,787

 34,802 7%

Clark County School District

 NV

$50,115 (a teacher with no experience begins on Column 1, Step F)

  • More information
    See also the Professional Growth System Reference Guide.

    The Clark County salary schedule does not have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. Teachers advance one step annually and one column every 3 years (or 2 years if meeting specified criteria), as long as they have earned 225 contact hours through designated coursework or professional development, etc. NCTQ was unable to determine if it's the norm for teachers to accrue the 225 contract hours every three years so that they may advance to a new column.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 33-45, Art. 26.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $43,011 (a teacher with no experience begins on Column 1, Step A).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 33-45, Art. 26.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $41,863 (a teacher with no experience begins on Lane 1, Step A).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2021 with 2019-2021 Amendment
    pp. 35-45, Art. 26.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $41,863 (a teacher with no experience begins on Lane 1, Step A).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2021 with 2019-2021 Amendment
    pp. 35-45, Art. 26.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
330,225 69%

Clayton County Public Schools

 GA

$55,181

 54,840 93%

Cleveland Metropolitan School District

 OH

$49,198 (salary is determined neither by educational attainment nor years of experience; see "more information")

  • More information
    The salary schedule is comprised of levels and is neither based on experience nor educational attainment. Teachers will advance one level after two consecutive years of a Developing or higher evaluation rating.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 142, Art. 31, Sec. 3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $47,765 (salary is determined neither by educational attainment nor years of experience; see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 142, Art. 31, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $46,374 (salary is determined neither by educational attainment nor years of experience; see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    p. 172, Art. 31, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $45,915 (salary is determined neither by educational attainment nor years of experience; see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    p. 172, Art. 31, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    $32,850 (minimum)
37,617 ND%

Cobb County School District

 GA

$58,568

 111,854 41%

Columbus City Schools

 OH

$52,593

 48,925 ND%

Conroe Independent School District

 TX

$61,800 (based on hiring schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $60,300 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $58,800 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $57,300 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $33,660 (minimum)
62,837 40%

Corona-Norco Unified School District

 CA

$66,701

 52,877 45%

Cumberland County Schools

 NC

$39,618 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $38,078 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $37,618 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    $37,618 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

  • State Law
    $35,000; Starting in the 2014-2015 school year, no teachers will be paid on the master's level salary schedule or receive a salary supplement for academic preparation at the six-year or doctoral degree level unless the teacher was paid on that salary schedule or received that salary supplement for a prior school year. Teachers cannot receive additional pay for advanced degrees earned after April 2014.
50,879 76%

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District

 TX

$62,500 (based on hiring schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $60,500 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $58,000 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $57,500 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $33,660 (minimum)
116,512 54%

Dallas Independent School District

 TX

$60,000; pay is not differentiated by educational attainment (based on the new hire schedule)

  • More information
    Salary for teachers in their first year with the district is based solely on years of experience. After the first year, salary is determined by effectiveness level. The Teacher Effectiveness Initiative Salary schedule contains a salary amount for each effectiveness level; education and experience are not a factor in determining annual salary. To reach the Proficient II effectiveness level or higher and the corresponding compensation, teachers must go through the Distinguished Teacher Review process, which includes a review of quality of instruction, leadership, lifelong learning, and contributions to the profession.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 10.

    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/
  • Past Policies

    $56,500; pay is not differentiated by educational attainment (based on the new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 12.
    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/

    $56,500; pay is not differentiated by educational attainment (based on the new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 12.
    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/

    $52,000; pay is not differentiated by educational attainment (based on the new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 11.
    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/

  • State Law
    $33,660 (minimum)
155,119 86%

Davis School District

 UT

$57,476

 74,289 19%

Dayton Public Schools

 OH

$52,376

 12,537 ND%

DeKalb County School District

 GA

$56,740

 99,166 73%

Denver Public Schools

 CO

$55,065

 92,039 65%

Des Moines Public Schools

 IA

$48,819

  • More information
    NCTQ's analysis assumes a teacher earns the required training increments to advance beyond Step 10.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $47,654

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $47,243

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $46,751

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state requires a minimum salary ($33,500).
33,167 78%

DeSoto County School District

 MS

$48,001

 34,392 52%

Detroit Public Schools Community District

 MI

$58,142

 49,534 86%

District of Columbia Public Schools

 DC

$60,067

  • More information
    Analysis based solely on DC's base salary, assumes an acceptable evaluation rating, and does not take into account accelerated advancement on the base pay salary scale through LIFT or additional earnings due to DC's IMPACTplus performance pay plan.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2018-2023
  • Past Policies

    $58,889

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2018
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2018

    $54,975

    Document in effect: October 01, 2011 - June 30, 2017
    Salary Schedule
    2011-2017

    $54,975 (based solely on DC's base salary, assumes an acceptable evaluation rating, and does not take into account accelerated advancement on the base pay salary scale through LIFT or additional earnings due to DC's IMPACTplus performance pay plan)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2014 - June 30, 2015
    Salary Schedule
    2014-2015

  • State Law
    No state policy
48,568 ND%

Douglas County School District

 CO

$48,194

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 11.
  • Past Policies

    $43,680 for teachers in the General Range and $48,160 for those in the Hard to Hire Range (educational attainment is only a factor in determining initial pay [see "more information"].)

    $39,000 for teachers in the General Range and $43,000 for those in the Hard to Hire Range (educational attainment is only a factor in determining initial pay [see "more information"].)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $39,000 for teachers in the General Range and $43,000 for those in the Hard to Hire Range (educational attainment is only a factor in determining initial pay [see "more information"].)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2020
    Compensation FAQs
    2018-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
67,591 12%

Duval County Public Schools

 FL

$49,700 (based only on initial salary placement)

  • More information
    Once initial pay is established in the first year of teaching, future salary increases are based on earned performance incentives. In 2022-2023, Highly Effective teachers receive $2,001, Effective teachers receive $1,000.50 and teachers rated less than Effective are not eligible for salary increases. 2022-2023 salary increases are based on 2021-2022 final summative evaluation ratings.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $48,500 (based only on initial salary placement)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $46,891 (based only on initial salary placement)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $40,500 (based only on initial salary placement)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 51 & 53 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
130,229 51%

El Paso Independent School District

 TX

$59,475 (based on new hire schedule)

 57,315 75%

Elk Grove Unified School District

 CA

$57,456

 62,865 54%

Fairfax County Public Schools

 VA

$58,645

 187,797 29%

Forsyth County Schools

 GA

$56,271

 49,346 15%

Fort Bend Independent School District

 TX

$60,600 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $59,600 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $56,600 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $56,600 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $33,660 (minimum)
76,122 43%

Fort Wayne Community Schools

 IN

$44,287

 29,404 61%

Fort Worth Independent School District

 TX

$61,400 (based on new hire salary schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 25, Sec. II.
  • Past Policies

    $59,000 (based on new hire salary schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $56,500 (based on new hire salary schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 18, Sec. II.

    $55,000 (based on new hire salary schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 18, Sec. II.

  • State Law
    $33,660 (minimum)
84,510 86%

Fresno Unified School District

 CA

$53,842

 71,126 87%

Frisco Independent School District

 TX

$59,250 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $57,500 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $55,900 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $55,500 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $33,660 (minimum)
60,182 13%

Fulton County Schools

 GA

$57,510

 94,491 44%

Garland Independent School District

 TX

$61,300 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2.
  • Past Policies

    $57,625 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 3.

    $56,200 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 0201
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 3.

    $55,300 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 3.

  • State Law
    $33,660 (minimum)
55,987 65%

Granite School District

 UT

$57,901

 66,767 55%

Greenville County Schools

 SC

$49,411

 76,158 48%

Guilford County Schools

 NC

$44,250 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $41,560 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $40,000 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    $39,350 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2018
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2018

  • State Law
    $35,000; Starting in the 2014-2015 school year, no teachers will be paid on the master's level salary schedule or receive a salary supplement for academic preparation at the six-year or doctoral degree level unless the teacher was paid on that salary schedule or received that salary supplement for a prior school year. Teachers cannot receive additional pay for advanced degrees earned after April 2014.
72,950 65%

Gwinnett County Public Schools

 GA

$56,776

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $53,776

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $51,776 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    $48,776 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $42,206
179,758 53%

Hawaii Department of Education

 HI

$54,132 for a teacher who completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; $41,032 for a teacher who did not complete a State Approved Teacher Education Program

  • More information
    A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
  • State Law
    $54,132 for a teacher who completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; $41,032 for a teacher who did not complete a State Approved Teacher Education Program
181,278 46%

Henrico County Public Schools

 VA

$52,887

 51,523 46%

Hillsborough County Public Schools

 FL

$47,501 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment on the performance schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 12, Schedule P.
  • Past Policies

    $46,901 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment on the performance schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 12, Schedule P.

    $40,001 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment on the performance schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 17 (pdf).

    $38,201 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment on the performance schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 15 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
220,252 59%

Houston Independent School District

 TX

$61,500 (based on placement schedule); pay is not differentiated by educational attainment

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 19.
  • Past Policies

    $56,869 (based on placement schedule); pay is not differentiated by educational attainment

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 21.

    $54,369 (based on placement schedule); pay is not differentiated by educational attainment

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 21.

    $54,369 (based on placement schedule); pay is not differentiated by educational attainment

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $33,660 (minimum)
209,772 80%

Howard County Public School System

 MD

$61,015

 57,907 19%

Indianapolis Public Schools

 IN

$50,400 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

  • More information
    The district only specifies a salary range, providing the minimum and maximum salary for teachers. Evaluation rating, experience and academic need determine if a teacher is eligible for a base salary increase. Those rated Highly Effective receive $1,290 and those rated Effective receive $1,000. Special education and STEM teachers receive $510. Teachers receive $510 for a year of experience, those with 2-10 years of service in the district receive $420 and those completing 11 or more years of service receive $260. Teachers with a rating of Ineffective or Improvement Necessary are ineligible for a base salary increase. Educational attainment is not a factor in salary determination.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $49,100 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $47,800 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $45,200 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
26,410 65%

Jackson Public Schools

 MS

$45,147

 23,935 100%

Jeffco Public Schools

 CO

$54,080

  • More information
    Teachers rated Highly Effective or Effective will advance on the salary schedule. Probationary teachers will also advance on the salary schedule if they receive a Partially Effective evaluation rating or better in their first two years of teaching. While the salary schedule notes that steps and years of experience do not necessarily align, for our calculations we assumed a teacher would advance a step each year for an Effective or Highly Effective rating.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/careers/employee-compensation/licensed-educator-compensation
  • Past Policies

    $47,168

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/careers/employee-compensation/licensed-educator-compensation

    $45,794

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/employment/salaries

    $44,677

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/employment/salaries

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
84,631 31%

Jefferson County Public Schools

 KY

$50,902

 97,936 56%

Jefferson Parish Public School System

 LA

$49,800

  • More information
    The salary analysis is based solely on the district's base salary and does not take into account any of the additional earnings via the supplemental pay opportunities for evaluation rating or school and subject area assignments.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $48,300

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $47,500

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $41,549

    Document in effect: July 01, 2015 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2015-2019

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
48,254 61%

Jordan School District

 UT

$57,455

 56,176 21%

Kanawha County Schools

 WV

$44,472

 25,764 51%

Kansas City Public Schools, MO

 MO

$44,600

 14,978 99%

Katy Independent School District

 TX

$61,900 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $58,565 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $56,725 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $56,400 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $33,660 (minimum)
79,913 31%

Klein Independent School District

 TX

$61,000 (based on hiring schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 5.
  • Past Policies

    $58,800 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $57,500 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 5.

    $56,550 (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1.

  • State Law
    $33,660 (minimum)
53,328 45%

Knox County Schools

 TN

$45,892

 60,854 ND%

Laramie County School District 1

 WY

$56,749

 1,051 37%

Lewisville Independent School District

 TX

$60,175 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $57,925 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $56,385 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $55,500 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $33,660 (minimum)
52,218 35%

Little Rock School District

 AR

$48,999

 23,368 72%

Long Beach Unified School District

 CA

$63,993

 72,661 68%

Los Angeles Unified School District

 CA

$57,422

 492,842 79%

Loudoun County Public Schools

 VA

$61,688

 81,906 18%

Manchester School District

 NH

$45,489

 13,452 58%

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

 TN

$50,000

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
  • Past Policies

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

    $44,250 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2020

    $42,343 (pay is not differentiated by education)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2014 - June 30, 2017
    Salary Schedule
    2014-2017

  • State Law
    $39,605 (minimum)
112,125 ND%

Mesa Public Schools

 AZ

$54,500 (new hire base pay for a teacher with no experience plus $1,000 for MA)

  • More information
    The district does not use a traditional step and lane schedule. Teachers receive additional pay ($1,000) for a MA and also receive $65 per credit for approved graduate coursework up to a maximum of 45 credits beyond a BA degree. Since credit hour requirements for a MA degree vary, NCTQ's MA salary only takes into account the $1,000.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $46,575 (new hire base pay for a teacher with no experience plus $1,000 for MA)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $46,123 (new hire base pay for a teacher with no experience plus $1,000 for MA)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $44,450 (new hire base pay for a teacher with no experience plus $1,000 for MA)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 2 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
62,981 55%

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools

 TN

$53,019

 84,667 ND%

Miami-Dade County Public Schools

 FL

$51,622

  • More information
    While the district does not utilize a salary schedule, the starting salary for a teacher with a MA and no experience is specified. Annual salary increases are based on evaluation rating, in accordance with state law (Florida Statute 1012.22).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023
    p. 224, App. E, Sec. 3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $50,817

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023
    p. 224, App. E, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $50,600

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    TCD Contract - July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020 (2018-2019 Addendum), p. 219, App. E, Sec. 3.

    $50,600

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    TCD Contract - July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020 (2018-2019 Addendum), p. 219, App. E, Sec. 3.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
350,434 69%

Milwaukee Public Schools

 WI

$50,216 (based on new hire salary)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $47,962 (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $47,379(based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $47,379(based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
75,431 77%

Minneapolis Public Schools

 MN

$53,866

 35,580 57%

Mobile County Public Schools

 AL

$49,859

 53,967 70%

Montgomery County Public Schools

 MD

$57,498

 162,680 33%

New Haven Public Schools

 CT

$47,551

 20,180 71%

New York City Department of Education

 NY

$68,652

 922,935 72%

Newark Public Schools

 NJ

$64,000

 35,665 74%

NOLA Public Schools

 LA

$44,969 (based on base pay only)

  • More information
    Answer based only on years of experience and does not include any additional pay for demand and/or performance. The vast majority of public schools in New Orleans are charter schools, which have autonomy to manage their own compensation policies. As a result, there is not one uniform salary schedule for all public schools in the city. (District website: https://nolapublicschools.com/about/whoweare/governance). Per page 3 (pdf) of the Salary Manual, "NOLA Public Schools Salary Manual is intended to facilitate compensation communications within the district and to serve as a guide for administering salaries."
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 10 (pdf).
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
4,642 54%

Norfolk Public Schools

 VA

$53,000

 30,087 72%

North East Independent School District

 TX

$57,100 (for new hires; assumes the maximum MA stipend- see "more information")

  • More information
    The district does not use a salary schedule; only the minimum and maximum salaries as well as salaries at 6, 16, and 20 years are specified for new hires. Teachers holding a MA with a major or specialization in their current teaching assignment, Curriculum and Instruction, or Teaching, receive an annual stipend of $1,800. Teachers holding a MA with a major or specialization not in their current teaching assignment, Curriculum and Instruction, or Teaching, receive an annual stipend of $800. Teachers holding a MA in any area receive an annual stipend of $400.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $56,050 (for new hires; assumes the maximum MA stipend- see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $54,800 (assumes the maximum MA stipend- see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $54,800 (assumes the maximum MA stipend- see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $33,660 (minimum)
65,186 48%

Northside Independent School District

 TX

$57,590 (based on new hire schedule; teachers are not eligible for differential pay until experience step 6)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $56,675 (based on new hire schedule; teachers are not eligible for differential pay until experience step 6)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $56,610 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $56,945 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $33,660 (minimum)
106,501 49%

Oakland Unified School District

 CA

$53,325

 36,373 73%

Oklahoma City Public Schools

 OK

$43,200

 37,530 85%

Omaha Public Schools

 NE

$48,400

 53,194 72%

Orange County Public Schools

 FL

$51,805 (minimum salary; see "more information")

  • More information
    While neither the contract nor the salary schedule address state law, after initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. Per the 2022-2023 edition of the 2021-2024 contract (p. 71, Art. XVI.A.2 & 3.), in 2022-2023, teachers rated Effective receive an additional $1,800 and those rated Highly Effective receive an additional $2,425.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $50,842 (minimum salary; see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2022

    $43,564 (minimum salary; see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

    $42,815 (minimum salary point on the performance-based salary schedule plus MA stipend)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    Contract
    July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021
    pp. 67 & 68, Art. XVI.A.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
209,089 52%

Osceola County School District

 FL

$51,400 (this non-traditional salary schedule utilizes over 700 levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year.)

  • More information
    In accordance with state law, FL Statute 1012.22, evaluation rating determines level advancement on the salary schedule. Teachers rated Highly Effective in 2021-2022 receive a $1,700 salary increase by advancing 34 levels on the salary schedule, those rated Effective receive a $1,250 increase by advancing 25 levels, and teachers who are "grandfathered" (Professional Service Contract or Continuing Contract status) and rated either Highly Effective or Effective receive a $1,300 increase by advancing 26 levels.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
  • Past Policies

    $50,400 (this non-traditional salary schedule utilizes over 700 levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year.)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $48,785 (this non-traditional salary schedule utilizes 573 levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year.)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $44,085 (this non-traditional salary schedule utilizes 553 levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year.)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
68,554 44%

Pasadena Independent School District

 TX

$61,438 (based on schedule for new hires)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 6.
  • Past Policies

    $58,619 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 6.

    $57,125 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $56,739 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 2 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $33,660 (minimum)
53,291 86%

Pasco County Schools

 FL

$49,125 (based on initial salary placement for new hires)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $47,900 (based on initial salary placement for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $47,520 (based on initial salary placement for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $41,915 (based on initial salary placement for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
75,048 54%

Pinellas County Schools

 FL

$52,748 (based on new hire placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $50,945 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $49,680 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $47,180 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
100,948 50%

Pittsburgh Public Schools

 PA

$48,337 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

  • More information
    The footnote on the salary schedule indicates that Art. 95 addresses advanced study credit. Art. 95 was not revised in the 2020-2024 Tentative Agreement; thus, the information from p. 1, B of the 2017-2020 Tentative Agreement still stands. That agreement notes that there is a single lane for all teachers hired after July 1, 2010, with the top salary step being equal to the top salary step of the grandfathered MA lane. Furthermore, the Fact Finder Report for the 2017-2020 contract indicates that there should be no additional pay for advanced degrees for those hired after 2010 (pp. 1 &2, II: https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Labor-Management-Relations/plrb/fact-finding/2017/Documents/Pittsburgh%20SD%2088-17-30%20W.pdf).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $48,097 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $47,858 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $47,858 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state only requires a minimum salary ($18,500) and minimum increase for master's degree ($300)..
22,567 96%

Plano Independent School District

 TX

$60,251 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 11.
  • Past Policies

    $58,000

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

    $56,000 (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $33,660 (minimum)
53,057 32%

Polk County Public Schools

 FL

$50,662 (based on the initial placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 5 - 7 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $48,158 (based on the initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 2 - 4 (pdf).

    $43,153 (based on the initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 16 & 17 (pdf).

    $43,153 (based on the initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 4 -6 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
105,648 52%

Portland Public Schools, ME

 ME

$47,790 (teachers with no experience and a MA begin on Lane I, Step 6)

  • More information
    While Portland does not utilize a traditional salary schedule, teachers advance one step each year; however, the schedule does not have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. To change lanes, teachers must complete a minimum number of years on their current lane and earn a minum number of salary contact hours (SCH). SCH are earned via courses, workshops, learning projects, curriculum development, action research, etc. Advancing from Lane 1 to 2 or Lane 2 to 3 requires 3 years and 180 SCH. Advancing from Lane 3 to 4 or Lane 4 to 5 requires 4 years and 225 SCH.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    August 26, 2022 - August 31, 2025
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • Past Policies

    $43,089 (teachers with no experience and a MA begin on Lane I, Step 4)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    August 26, 2019 - August 25, 2022
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $42,038 (teachers with no experience and a MA begin on Lane I, Step 4)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    August 26, 2019 - August 25, 2022
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $41,013 (teachers with no experience and a MA begin on Lane I, Step 4)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    August 26, 2019 - August 25, 2022
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    2020-2021: $35,000 (minimum); 2021-2011: $37,5000 (minimum); 2022 and beyond: $40,000 (minimum)
6,764 52%

Portland Public Schools, OR

 OR

$57,080

 46,924 36%

Prince George's County Public Schools

 MD

$58,388

 132,657 66%

Prince William County Public Schools

 VA

$59,570

  • More information
    Although the district publishes a new hire schedule, their full schedule shows both the new hire placement and the full salary trajectory of a new hire throughout his/her career.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $57,298

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $56,065

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $55,237

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
90,843 42%

Providence Public School District

 RI

$48,459

 23,699 85%

Red Clay Consolidated School District

 DE

$48,816

 15,414 ND%

Richmond Public Schools

 VA

$53,741

 24,763 88%

Rochester City School District

 NY

$50,834

 27,044 89%

Round Rock ISD

 TX

$54,000 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $51,250 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $51,000 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $50,300 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $33,660 (minimum)
50,387 28%

Sacramento City Unified School District

 CA

$51,472

 42,196 71%

San Antonio Independent School District

 TX

$57,609 (based on schedule for new hires)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 6.
  • Past Policies

    $56,200 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 6.

    $55,400 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 6.

    $55,400 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $33,660 (minimum)
48,745 90%

San Bernardino City Unified School District

 CA

$65,703

 48,769 89%

San Diego Unified School District

 CA

$53,840

 102,884 58%

San Francisco Unified School District

 CA

$70,184

 52,417 53%

Santa Ana Unified School District

 CA

$64,908

 46,923 84%

School District of Lee County

 FL

$50,781 (based on new hire placement schedule)

  • More information
    See also the Career Ladder Summary 2022-2023 and the district website: https://www.leeschools.net/our_district/departments/human_resources/compensation_labor_relations/career_ladder

    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. Annual contract teachers rated Highly Effective in FY22 received a base salary increase of $1,335 and those rated Effective received a base salary increase of $1,000. All other teachers received a base salary increase of $1,000, and teachers rated Needs Improvement/Developing or Unsatisfactory were not eligible for a performance-based increase. In addition, advancement on the Career Ladder salary schedule (performance-based salary schedule) occurs automatically on an annual basis for eligible employees who have met the requirements to move to the next Career Ladder level. Requirements fall into six categories: mentoring, experience, performance evaluations, professional development, certification, and participation.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025
    p. 51, Art. 10.02.(1) & (2) & p. 62, Art. 10.06.(1).

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • Past Policies

    $50,031 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 47, Art. 10.02.(1) & (2) & p. 55, Art. 10.06.(1).
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $49,831 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $43,031 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
94,410 49%

School District of Manatee County

 FL

$56,677 (based on placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $48,700 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $47,376 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 9 (pdf).

    $41,441 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 9 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
49,301 52%

School District of Palm Beach County

 FL

$52,133 (based on the new hire placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $51,175 (based on the new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $50,500 (based on the new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020 (2021 Modifications)
    p. 114, Art. VIII, Sec. A.1 & p. 141, App. A.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $44,000 (based on the new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020 (2020 Modifications)
    p. 114, Art. VIII, Sec. A.1 & p. 141, App. A.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
194,172 59%

School District of Philadelphia

 PA

$51,539

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 3.
  • Past Policies

    $49,916

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $48,581

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $47,628

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state only requires a minimum salary ($18,500) and minimum increase for master's degree ($300)..
128,647 100%

Seattle Public Schools

 WA

$79,500

 55,271 31%

Seminole County Public Schools

 FL

$52,625 (based on new hire placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 52, Art. XX.D & p. 74, App. C.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
68,269 48%

Sioux Falls School District

 SD

$47,104

  • More information
    While there is not a dedicated lane for a teacher with a MA, a teacher holding a MA degree is placed one row beyond where his/her experience warrants. Additionally, an MA degree is a requirement for teachers to advance to certain steps on the schedule.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $42,538

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $38,608

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
24,968 44%

Springfield Public School District, MO

 MO

$45,624

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 6.
  • Past Policies

    $43,869

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $42,591

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 2.

    $42,591

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 2.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state only requires minimum salary ($23,000).
25,641 55%

St. Louis Public Schools

 MO

$48,146

 21,814 99%

St. Paul Public Schools

 MN

$54,780

 36,888 66%

Stockton Unified School District

 CA

$58,239

 37,502 74%

Toledo Public Schools

 OH

$44,872

 23,153 12%

Tulsa Public Schools

 OK

$41,000

 36,512 82%

Virginia Beach City Public Schools

 VA

$55,015

 68,624 39%

Volusia County Schools

 FL

$50,566 (based on placement schedule)

  • More information
    For NCTQ's analysis, tiers were translated to years of experience (i.e. Tier A = 0 years of experience; Tier U = 10 years of experience) although in the materials to which NCTQ has access, it is not specified if this is how the tiers work. Additionally, while a new teacher with a BA comes in at the same salary, regardless of years of experience, on the placement schedule, a teacher with a MA receives a higher stipend rate at 3 years' experience or at 6 years' experience.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 7 & 8.
  • Past Policies

    $47,326 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 7 & 8.

    $47,326 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 7 & 8.

    $42,600 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 7 & 8.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
63,223 64%

Wake County School District

 NC

$43,690 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $41,892 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $41,275 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    $41,275 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1.
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

  • State Law
    $35,000; Starting in the 2014-2015 school year, no teachers will be paid on the master's level salary schedule or receive a salary supplement for academic preparation at the six-year or doctoral degree level unless the teacher was paid on that salary schedule or received that salary supplement for a prior school year. Teachers cannot receive additional pay for advanced degrees earned after April 2014.
161,784 33%

Washoe County Public Schools

 NV

$46,272

 67,113 46%

West Ada School District

 ID

$40,742 (based on new hire placement; see "more information")

  • More information
    Teachers on the BA+24 and MA lanes must not only meet those educational attainment requirements but they must also possess a Professional Endorsement to be on those lanes. If a teacher has a BA+24 or MA but does not hold a Professional Endorsement then they will be on the BA lane. Because a teacher with an MA but no prior experience is not eligible for the Professional Endorsement, they will be placed on step 1 of the Residency rung on the BA lane. Step advancement is contingent only on annual negotiations; if negotiated, teachers will advance a step.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $40,400 (based on new hire placement; see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $43,000 (see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    Idaho Statute 33-1201A: https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title33/T33CH12/SECT33-1201A/

    $40,633 (see footnote)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    Idaho Statute 33-1201A: https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title33/T33CH12/SECT33-1201A/

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
40,205 22%

Wichita Public Schools

 KS

$48,366

 48,916 77%

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

 NC

$43,400 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $41,860 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $39,600 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    $38,315 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

  • State Law
    $35,000; Starting in the 2014-2015 school year, no teachers will be paid on the master's level salary schedule or receive a salary supplement for academic preparation at the six-year or doctoral degree level unless the teacher was paid on that salary schedule or received that salary supplement for a prior school year. Teachers cannot receive additional pay for advanced degrees earned after April 2014.
54,707 61%
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The responses here reflect salary at step 6. Longevity pay is only included if it is noted on the salary schedule document. If there are multiple salary schedules for teachers based on length of work year, NCTQ uses the schedule which best applies to general teachers (generally the shortest work year that still makes a full school year). NCTQ assumes that steps and years of experience align (i.e., that a teacher advances a step each year), unless there is evidence of a salary freeze or the district provides clear evidence that years of experience and steps do not align.

Albuquerque Public Schools

 NM

$60,726, based on Level II Schedule (after 5 years, all teachers must apply to advance to Level II; those who do not advance cannot renew their teaching license)

  • More information
    See also: FAQs: Three-Tiered Licensure Systems (https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/licensure-frequently-asked-questions/) and Teacher License Advancement (https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/teacher-license-advancement/)

    Teachers on Licensure Level 1 can advance to Level 2 after 3 years but must do so after 5 five years to remain teaching.  Advancement to each level requires that teachers meet various, specified criteria.  Teachers can choose to remain on Level 2 for their career or can meet specified criteria to move to Level 3.  As such, our calculations take two approaches to show the shortest and longest trajectory to max salary: (1) a teacher advances to Level 2 after 3 years, and (2) a teacher advances to Level 2 after 5 years.  Both cases assume that the teacher does not advance to Level 3 since Level 3 is not a requirement to remain licensed and teaching.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    New Mexico Dossier Guidelines
    2021-2023
  • Past Policies

    $51,877, based on Level II Schedule (after 5 years, all teachers must apply to advance to Level II; those who do not advance cannot renew their teaching license)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    New Mexico Dossier Guidelines
    2021-2023

    $51,111, based on Level II Schedule (after 5 years, all teachers must apply to advance to Level II; those who do not advance cannot renew their teaching license)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    New Mexico Statutes 22-10A-7; 22-10A-10; & 22-10A-11.

    $50,606, based on Level II Schedule (after 5 years, all teachers must apply to advance to Level II; those who do not advance cannot renew their teaching license)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    New Mexico Statutes 22-10A-7; 22-10A-10; & 22-10A-11.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; State requires a minimum salary dependent on level of licensure (Level I - $40,000; Level II - $50,000, Level III & IIIA - $60,000)
89,788 69%

Aldine Independent School District

 TX

$62,250 (based on new hire salary; there is no indication that pay is differentiated by education)

  • More information
    The district publishes new hire salary for those with 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of experience and the minimum, midpoint and maximum salary for veteran district teachers. There is no indication that there is additional pay for educational attainment.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 15, Sec. 3.B.

    District website: https://www.aldineisd.org/about/departments/human-resources/applicants/compensation-information/
  • Past Policies

    $59,250 (based on new hire salary; there is no indication that pay is differentiated by education)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 16, Sec. 3.B.
    District website: https://www.aldineisd.org/about/departments/human-resources/applicants/compensation-information/

    $57,901 (based on new hire salary; there is no indication that pay is differentiated by education)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 21 (pdf).

    N/A; the district does not utilize a salary schedule.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $38,880 (minimum)
66,854 87%

Alpine School District

 UT

$56,865

 81,715 16%

Anchorage School District

 AK

$62,003

  • More information
    Teachers with a MA degree receive a 1.25% annual supplement. NCTQ is making the assumption that the supplement is based on the BA salary at the same step.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 9, 110.B.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $61,087

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 9, 110.B.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $64,831

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $63,560

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
46,115 19%

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

 MD

$62,966

 83,300 32%

Anoka-Hennepin School District

 MN

$60,655

 38,802 32%

Arlington Independent School District

 TX

$64,400

 59,900 73%

Atlanta Public Schools

 GA

$61,714

 52,377 75%

Aurora Public Schools

 CO

$66,108

 39,872 66%

Austin Independent School District

 TX

$54,623 (based on new hire schedule)

  • More information
    Analysis is based solely on Austin's base salary for new hires and does not take into account any of the base building salary increases for which teachers are eligible under the Professional Pathways for Teachers (PPfT) (pp. 24-26 of the 2022 2023 Compensation Manual and https://www.austinisd.org/hc/employee-effectiveness/compensation).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 16 & 17.

    District website: https://www.austinisd.org/hc/careers/compensation
  • Past Policies

    $53,582 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 18.
    District website: https://www.austinisd.org/hc/careers/compensation

    $53,431 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $52,522 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $38,880 (minimum)
80,032 53%

Baltimore City Public School System

 MD

$60,661 (based on new hire salary placement; salary is 5th interval on Standard pathway; see "more information")

  • More information
    See also https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/career-pathways

    The answer is based on new hire salary placement for teachers with a master's degree and five years prior experience (teachers with a MA and 4-5 years prior experience are placed on the fifth interval of the Standard pathway). After initial placement on the Career Pathway Salary Schedule, teachers advance to the next salary interval in a pathway by earning achievement units (AUs), which are awarded for professional development, strong evaluations, eligible coursework, etc. Teachers may advance from the Standard to the Professional Pathway either via earning 12 AUs to move from interval 5 of the Standard pathway to interval 1 of to Professional pathway or via an accelerated process (see district website for details). Movement to the Model or Lead pathways requires approval of the Professional Peer Review Committee; in addition, moving to the Lead pathway is considered a promotional opportunity.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 15 & 16, Art. 5.2.C.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $59,326 (based on new hire salary placement; salary is 5th interval on Standard pathway; see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 15 & 16, Art. 5.2.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $78,678 (6th interval on professional pathway; teachers will not uniformly advance levels and educational attainment is only one factor in salary advancement- see footnote)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    pp. 20 & 21, Art. 5.2.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $77,286 (6th interval on professional pathway; teachers will not uniformly advance levels and educational attainment is only one factor in salary advancement- see footnote)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    pp. 20 & 21, Art. 5.2.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
79,297 100%

Baltimore County Public Schools

 MD

$62,834

 113,814 50%

Billings Public Schools

 MT

$55,966

 16,958 36%

Birmingham City Schools

 AL

$56,848

 23,041 83%

Bismarck Public Schools

 ND

$58,103

 13,197 23%

Boston Public Schools

 MA

$93,617

 51,433 ND%

Brevard Public Schools

 FL

$51,455 (based on initial placement schedule)

  • More information
    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based solely on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22 (2022-2023 Contract, p. 54, Art. XVII.A.). The annual salary increase amounts for Highly Effective and Effective ratings were not specified for 2022-2023 in the district materials to which NCTQ had access.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $49,530 (based on initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $49,280 (based on initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $41,956 (based on initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 2 & 4 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
73,734 49%

Bridgeport Public Schools

 CT

$52,903

 20,296 73%

Broward County Public Schools

 FL

$52,575 (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule)

  • More information
    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. In 2022-2023, teachers rated Effective in the year prior receive a 3.75% salary adjustment and those who were rated Highly Effective receive a 5% salary adjustment. (2022-2025 Contract (2022-2023 School Year), pp. E-3 & E-4, App. E.).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2 (pdf).

    Contract
    June 30, 2022 - June 29, 2025 (2022-2023 School Year)
    p. E-2, App. E.3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $51,150 (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 2 (pdf).
    Contract
    June 30, 2021 - June 29, 2024 (2021-2022 School Year)
    p. E-2, App. E.3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $51,150 (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).
    Contract
    August 16, 2019 - August 15, 2022 (2019-2020 School Year)
    p. E-2, App. E.3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $46,945 (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    Contract
    August 16, 2019 - August 15, 2022 (2018-2019 School Year)
    p. E-2, App. E.3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
270,978 60%

Buffalo School District

 NY

$54,269

 32,891 73%

Burlington School District

 VT

$65,304

 3,834 46%

Capistrano Unified School District

 CA

$77,577

 47,135 25%

Champlain Valley School District

 VT

$54,955

 4,244 11%

Charleston County School District

 SC

$53,391

 49,769 57%

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

 NC

$49,316 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

  • More information
    See also the district website: https://www.cmsk12.org/Page/8016

    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $47,316 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $46,796 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    $46,429 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $40,000; Starting in the 2014-2015 school year, no teachers will be paid on the master's level salary schedule or receive a salary supplement for academic preparation at the six-year or doctoral degree level unless the teacher was paid on that salary schedule or received that salary supplement for a prior school year. Teachers cannot receive additional pay for advanced degrees earned after April 2014.
147,638 58%

Cherry Creek School District

 CO

$61,925

 55,839 29%

Chesterfield County Public Schools

 VA

$55,674

 61,552 36%

Chicago Public Schools

 IL

$77,135

  • More information
    For teachers hired after January 1, 2017, an amount equal to the pension pick up will be added to the teacher's base salary; as a result, NCTQ's salary analysis is based on the salaries as listed under "total compensation" on the salary schedule.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 3-8.
  • Past Policies

    $74,783

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 3-8.

    $72,837

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 3-8.

    $70,913

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 3-8.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level ;state only requires a minimum salary (not less than (i) $32,076 for the 2020-2021 school year, (ii) $34,576 for the 2021-2022 school year, (iii) $37,076 for the 2022-2023 school year, and (iv) $40,000 for the 2023-2024 school year)
358,453 78%

Cincinnati Public Schools

 OH

$65,992

 34,802 7%

Clark County School District

 NV

$55,796 (Column I, Step J) for a teacher who began on Column I, Step F (the starting step) and has not advanced beyond Column I. $61,478 (Column II, Step J) for a teacher who began on Column I, Step F (the starting step) and meets the criteria to advance a Column once every three years.

  • More information
    See also the Professional Growth System Reference Guide.

    The Clark County salary schedule does not have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. Teachers advance one step annually and one column every 3 years (or 2 years if meeting specified criteria), as long as they have earned 225 contact hours through designated coursework or professional development, etc. NCTQ was unable to determine if it's the norm for teachers to accrue the 225 contract hours every three years so that they may advance to a new column.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 33-45, Art. 26.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $50,115 (Column I, Step F) for a teacher who began on Column I, Step A and has not advanced beyond Column I. $55,796 (Column II, Step F) for a teacher who began on Column I, Step A and meets the criteria to advance a Column once every three years.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 33-45, Art. 26.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $48,777 (Lane I, Step F) for a teacher who began on Lane I, Step A and has not advanced beyond Lane I. $54,307 (Lane II, Step F) for a teacher who began on Lane I, Step A and meets the criteria to advance a Lane once every three years.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2021 with 2019-2021 Amendment
    pp. 35-45, Art. 26.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $48,777 (Lane I, Step F) for a teacher who began on Lane I, Step A and has not advanced beyond Lane I. $54,307 (Lane II, Step F) for a teacher who began on Lane I, Step A and meets the criteria to advance a Lane once every three years.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2021 with 2019-2021 Amendment
    pp. 35-45, Art. 26.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
330,225 69%

Clayton County Public Schools

 GA

$59,608

 54,840 93%

Cleveland Metropolitan School District

 OH

Salary is determined neither by educational attainment nor years of experience - evaluation rating solely determines advancement on the salary schedule. Depending on a teacher's evaluation ratings, salary at five years is between $49,198 and $59,145 (see "more information").

  • More information
    The salary schedule is comprised of levels and is neither based on experience nor educational attainment. Teachers will advance one level after two consecutive years of a Developing or higher evaluation rating. Depending upon evaluation rating, a teacher could be between Level 1 ($49,198) and Level 3 ($59,145). In order to reach Level 3 after five years' experience, a teacher must consistently receive a Developing or better rating every year for those five years.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 142, Art. 31, Sec. 3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    Salary is determined neither by educational attainment nor years of experience - evaluation rating solely determines advancement on the salary schedule. Depending on a teacher's evaluation ratings, salary at five years is between $47,765 and $57,423 (see "more information").

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 142, Art. 31, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Salary is determined neither by educational attainment nor years of experience - evaluation rating solely determines advancement on the salary schedule. Depending on a teacher's evaluation ratings, salary at five years is between $46,374 and $55,750 (see "more information").

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    p. 172, Art. 31, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Salary is determined neither by educational attainment nor years of experience - evaluation rating solely determines advancement on the salary schedule. Depending on a teacher's evaluation ratings, salary at five years is between $45,915 and $55,198 (see "more information").

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    p. 172, Art. 31, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    $40,050 (minimum)
37,617 ND%

Cobb County School District

 GA

$64,184

 111,854 41%

Columbus City Schools

 OH

$61,509

 48,925 ND%

Conroe Independent School District

 TX

$63,350 (based on hiring schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $61,850 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $60,850 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $58,350 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $38,880 (minimum)
62,837 40%

Corona-Norco Unified School District

 CA

$80,843

 52,877 45%

Cumberland County Schools

 NC

$44,618 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $43,138 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $42,618 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    $42,618 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

  • State Law
    $40,000; Starting in the 2014-2015 school year, no teachers will be paid on the master's level salary schedule or receive a salary supplement for academic preparation at the six-year or doctoral degree level unless the teacher was paid on that salary schedule or received that salary supplement for a prior school year. Teachers cannot receive additional pay for advanced degrees earned after April 2014.
50,879 76%

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District

 TX

$64,304 (based on hiring schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $63,349 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $60,985 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $59,987 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $38,880 (minimum)
116,512 54%

Dallas Independent School District

 TX

$63,250; pay is not differentiated by educational attainment (based on the new hire schedule)

  • More information
    Salary for teachers in their first year with the district is based solely on years of experience. After the first year, salary is determined by effectiveness level. The Teacher Effectiveness Initiative Salary schedule contains a salary amount for each effectiveness level; education and experience are not a factor in determining annual salary. To reach the Proficient II effectiveness level or higher and the corresponding compensation, teachers must go through the Distinguished Teacher Review process, which includes a review of quality of instruction, leadership, lifelong learning, and contributions to the profession.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 10.

    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/
  • Past Policies

    $61,200; pay is not differentiated by educational attainment (based on the new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 12.
    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/

    $61,200; pay is not differentiated by educational attainment (based on the new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 12.
    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/

    $55,500; pay is not differentiated by educational attainment (based on the new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 11.
    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/

  • State Law
    $38,880 (minimum)
155,119 86%

Davis School District

 UT

$62,326

 74,289 19%

Dayton Public Schools

 OH

$60,479

 12,537 ND%

DeKalb County School District

 GA

$61,945

 99,166 73%

Denver Public Schools

 CO

$64,167

 92,039 65%

Des Moines Public Schools

 IA

$53,704

  • More information
    NCTQ's analysis assumes a teacher earns the required training increments to advance beyond Step 10.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $52,423

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $51,980

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $51,446

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state only mandates minimum salary ($33,500).
33,167 78%

DeSoto County School District

 MS

$51,428

 34,392 52%

Detroit Public Schools Community District

 MI

$81,120 (teachers with a MA reach maximum salary after 4 years of completed experience)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $78,000 (teachers with a MA reach maximum salary after 4 years of completed experience)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $75,000 (teachers with a MA reach maximum salary after 4 years of completed experience)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $49,239

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
49,534 86%

District of Columbia Public Schools

 DC

$72,198

  • More information
    Analysis based solely on DC's base salary, assumes an acceptable evaluation rating, and does not take into account accelerated advancement on the base pay salary scale through LIFT or additional earnings due to DC's IMPACTplus performance pay plan.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2018-2023
  • Past Policies

    $70,783

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2018
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2018

    $66,078

    Document in effect: October 01, 2011 - June 30, 2017
    Salary Schedule
    2011-2017

    $66,078 (based solely on DC's base salary, assumes an acceptable evaluation rating, and does not take into account accelerated advancement on the base pay salary scale through LIFT or additional earnings due to DC's IMPACTplus performance pay plan)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2014 - June 30, 2015
    Salary Schedule
    2014-2015

  • State Law
    No state policy
48,568 ND%

Douglas County School District

 CO

$53,733

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 11.
  • Past Policies

    N/A; the Salary Range structure only specifies the minimum and maximum salaries available to teachers (educational attainment is only a factor in determining initial pay [see "more information"]).

    N/A, the Salary Range structure only specifies the minimum and maximum salaries available to teachers (educational attainment is only a factor in determining initial pay [see "more information"]).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    N/A, the Salary Range structure only specifies entry level pay, experienced hire range pay, the midpoint, and the internal range cap. (educational attainment is only a factor in determining initial pay [see "more information"])

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2020
    Compensation FAQs
    2018-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
67,591 12%

Duval County Public Schools

 FL

$49,700 (based only on initial salary placement)

  • More information
    Once initial pay is established in the first year of teaching, future salary increases are based on earned performance incentives. In 2022-2023, Highly Effective teachers receive $2,001, Effective teachers receive $1,000.50 and teachers rated less than Effective are not eligible for salary increases. 2022-2023 salary increases are based on 2021-2022 final summative evaluation ratings.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $48,500 (based only on initial salary placement)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $46,891 (based only on initial salary placement)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $41,800 (based only on initial salary placement)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 51 & 53 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
130,229 51%

El Paso Independent School District

 TX

$60,332 (based on new hire schedule)

 57,315 75%

Elk Grove Unified School District

 CA

$63,204

 62,865 54%

Fairfax County Public Schools

 VA

$65,966

 187,797 29%

Forsyth County Schools

 GA

$56,313

 49,346 15%

Fort Bend Independent School District

 TX

$63,600 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $62,600 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $58,600 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $59,600 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $38,880 (minimum)
76,122 43%

Fort Wayne Community Schools

 IN

$50,642

 29,404 61%

Fort Worth Independent School District

 TX

$64,348 (based on new hire salary schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 25, Sec. II.
  • Past Policies

    $61,957 (based on new hire salary schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $59,101 (based on new hire salary schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 18, Sec. II.

    $57,972 (based on new hire salary schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 18, Sec. II.

  • State Law
    $38,880 (minimum)
84,510 86%

Fresno Unified School District

 CA

$65,807

 71,126 87%

Frisco Independent School District

 TX

$62,000 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $60,250 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $58,650 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $58,250 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $38,880 (minimum)
60,182 13%

Fulton County Schools

 GA

$59,502

 94,491 44%

Garland Independent School District

 TX

$62,870 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2.
  • Past Policies

    $59,421 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 3.

    $58,007 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 0201
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 3.

    $57,925 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 3.

  • State Law
    $38,880 (minimum)
55,987 65%

Granite School District

 UT

$69,652

 66,767 55%

Greenville County Schools

 SC

$51,585

 76,158 48%

Guilford County Schools

 NC

$49,250 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $46,620 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $44,750 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    $42,650 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2018
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2018

  • State Law
    $40,000; Starting in the 2014-2015 school year, no teachers will be paid on the master's level salary schedule or receive a salary supplement for academic preparation at the six-year or doctoral degree level unless the teacher was paid on that salary schedule or received that salary supplement for a prior school year. Teachers cannot receive additional pay for advanced degrees earned after April 2014.
72,950 65%

Gwinnett County Public Schools

 GA

$59,848 (based on new hire placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $56,848 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $54,848 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    $51,848 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $45,841
179,758 53%

Hawaii Department of Education

 HI

$62,755 for a teacher who completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; $43,531 for a teacher who did not complete a State Approved Teacher Education Program

  • More information
    A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
  • State Law
    $62,755 for a teacher who completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; $43,531 for a teacher who did not complete a State Approved Teacher Education Program
181,278 46%

Henrico County Public Schools

 VA

$59,464

 51,523 46%

Hillsborough County Public Schools

 FL

$47,501 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment on the performance schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 12, Schedule P.
  • Past Policies

    $46,901 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment on the performance schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 12, Schedule P.

    $44,001 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment on the performance schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 17 (pdf).

    $42,201 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment on the performance schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 15 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
220,252 59%

Houston Independent School District

 TX

$64,500 (based on placement schedule); pay is not differentiated by educational attainment

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 19.
  • Past Policies

    $58,012 (based on placement schedule); pay is not differentiated by educational attainment

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 21.

    $55,162 (based on placement schedule); pay is not differentiated by educational attainment

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 21.

    $55,162 (based on placement schedule); pay is not differentiated by educational attainment

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $38,880 (minimum)
209,772 80%

Howard County Public School System

 MD

$71,682

 57,907 19%

Indianapolis Public Schools

 IN

N/A; the district provides only a salary range, specifying minimum and maximum salary as well as requirements for base pay increases (see "more information").

  • More information
    The district only specifies a salary range, providing the minimum and maximum salary for teachers. Evaluation rating, experience and academic need determine if a teacher is eligible for a base salary increase. Those rated Highly Effective receive $1,290 and those rated Effective receive $1,000. Special education and STEM teachers receive $510. Teachers receive $510 for a year of experience, those with 2-10 years of service in the district receive $420 and those completing 11 or more years of service receive $260. Teachers with a rating of Ineffective or Improvement Necessary are ineligible for a base salary increase. Educational attainment is not a factor in salary determination.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines(see footnote)
26,410 65%

Jackson Public Schools

 MS

$48,972

 23,935 100%

Jeffco Public Schools

 CO

$61,187

  • More information
    Teachers rated Highly Effective or Effective will advance on the salary schedule. Probationary teachers will also advance on the salary schedule if they receive a Partially Effective evaluation rating or better in their first two years of teaching. While the salary schedule notes that steps and years of experience do not necessarily align, for our calculations we assumed a teacher would advance a step each year for an Effective or Highly Effective rating.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/careers/employee-compensation/licensed-educator-compensation
  • Past Policies

    $56,756

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/careers/employee-compensation/licensed-educator-compensation

    $55,103

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/employment/salaries

    $53,759

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/employment/salaries

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
84,631 31%

Jefferson County Public Schools

 KY

$55,734

 97,936 56%

Jefferson Parish Public School System

 LA

$52,300

  • More information
    The salary analysis is based solely on the district's base salary and does not take into account any of the additional earnings via the supplemental pay opportunities for evaluation rating or school and subject area assignments.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $50,800

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $50,000

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $44,549

    Document in effect: July 01, 2015 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2015-2019

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
48,254 61%

Jordan School District

 UT

$61,830

 56,176 21%

Kanawha County Schools

 WV

$47,898

 25,764 51%

Kansas City Public Schools, MO

 MO

$50,465

 14,978 99%

Katy Independent School District

 TX

$64,050 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $60,205 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $58,545(based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $59,140 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $38,880 (minimum)
79,913 31%

Klein Independent School District

 TX

$62,050 (based on hiring schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 5.
  • Past Policies

    $59,900 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $58,570 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 5.

    Not specified; the district only publishes the minimum new hire salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1.

  • State Law
    $38,880 (minimum)
53,328 45%

Knox County Schools

 TN

$50,376

 60,854 ND%

Laramie County School District 1

 WY

$59,478

 1,051 37%

Lewisville Independent School District

 TX

$62,233 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $59,948 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $58,389 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $57,513 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $38,880 (minimum)
52,218 35%

Little Rock School District

 AR

$54,098

 23,368 72%

Long Beach Unified School District

 CA

$73,719

 72,661 68%

Los Angeles Unified School District

 CA

$64,507

 492,842 79%

Loudoun County Public Schools

 VA

$70,044

 81,906 18%

Manchester School District

 NH

$54,097

 13,452 58%

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

 TN

$53,073

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
  • Past Policies

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

    $49,250 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2020

    $46,975 (pay is not differentiated by education)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2014 - June 30, 2017
    Salary Schedule
    2014-2017

  • State Law
    $39,605 (minimum)
112,125 ND%

Mesa Public Schools

 AZ

$57,000 (new hire base pay plus $500 for each year of experience plus $1,000 for MA)

  • More information
    The district does not use a traditional step and lane schedule. Teachers receive additional pay ($1,000) for a MA and also receive $65 per credit for approved graduate coursework up to a maximum of 45 credits beyond a BA degree. Since credit hour requirements for a MA degree vary, NCTQ's MA salary only takes into account the $1,000.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $49,075 (new hire base pay plus $500 for each year of experience plus $1,000 for MA)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $48,623 (new hire base pay plus $500 for each year of experience plus $1,000 for MA)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $46,950 (new hire base pay plus $500 for each year of experience plus $1,000 for MA)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 2 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
62,981 55%

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools

 TN

$59,025

 84,667 ND%

Miami-Dade County Public Schools

 FL

N/A; the district only publishes the minimum and maximum salaries and does not utilize a salary schedule. Annual salary increases are based on evaluation rating, in accordance with state law (Florida Statute 1012.22).

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023
    p. 224, App. E, Sec. 3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
350,434 69%

Milwaukee Public Schools

 WI

$59,658 (based on new hire salary)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $56,980 (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $56,288 (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $56,288 (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
75,431 77%

Minneapolis Public Schools

 MN

$59,812

 35,580 57%

Mobile County Public Schools

 AL

$54,842

 53,967 70%

Montgomery County Public Schools

 MD

$67,291

 162,680 33%

New Haven Public Schools

 CT

$56,603

 20,180 71%

New York City Department of Education

 NY

$74,808

 922,935 72%

Newark Public Schools

 NJ

$64,000

 35,665 74%

NOLA Public Schools

 LA

$48,119 (based on base pay only)

  • More information
    Answer based only on years of experience and does not include any additional pay for demand and/or performance. The vast majority of public schools in New Orleans are charter schools, which have autonomy to manage their own compensation policies. As a result, there is not one uniform salary schedule for all public schools in the city. (District website: https://nolapublicschools.com/about/whoweare/governance). Per page 3 (pdf) of the Salary Manual, "NOLA Public Schools Salary Manual is intended to facilitate compensation communications within the district and to serve as a guide for administering salaries."
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 10 (pdf).
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
4,642 54%

Norfolk Public Schools

 VA

$55,524

 30,087 72%

North East Independent School District

 TX

Not specified. The district does not use a salary schedule; only the minimum and maximum salaries as well as salaries at 6, 16, and 20 years are specified for new hires.

  • More information
    Teachers holding a MA with a major or specialization in their current teaching assignment, Curriculum and Instruction, or Teaching, receive an annual stipend of $1,800. Teachers holding a MA with a major or specialization not in their current teaching assignment, Curriculum and Instruction, or Teaching, receive an annual stipend of $800. Teachers holding a MA in any area receive an annual stipend of $400.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    $38,880 (minimum)
65,186 48%

Northside Independent School District

 TX

$59,265 (based on new hire schedule; teachers are not eligible for differential pay until experience step 6)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $58,350 (based on new hire schedule; teachers are not eligible for differential pay until experience step 6)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $58,285 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $58,620 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $38,880 (minimum)
106,501 49%

Oakland Unified School District

 CA

$61,554

 36,373 73%

Oklahoma City Public Schools

 OK

$44,900

 37,530 85%

Omaha Public Schools

 NE

$52,800

 53,194 72%

Orange County Public Schools

 FL

N/A; the district only specifies minimum and maximum salaries (see "more information")

  • More information
    While neither the contract nor the salary schedule address state law, after initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. Per the 2022-2023 edition of the 2021-2024 contract (p. 71, Art. XVI.A.2 & 3.), in 2022-2023, teachers rated Effective receive an additional $1,800 and those rated Highly Effective receive an additional $2,425.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
209,089 52%

Osceola County School District

 FL

N/A; this non-traditional salary schedule utilizes over 700 levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year.

  • More information
    In accordance with state law, FL Statute 1012.22, evaluation rating determines level advancement on the salary schedule. Teachers rated Highly Effective in 2021-2022 receive a $1,700 salary increase by advancing 34 levels on the salary schedule, those rated Effective receive a $1,250 increase by advancing 25 levels, and teachers who are "grandfathered" (Professional Service Contract or Continuing Contract status) and rated either Highly Effective or Effective receive a $1,300 increase by advancing 26 levels.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    N/A; this non-traditional salary schedule utilizes over 700 levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    N/A; this non-traditional salary schedule utilizes 573 levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    N/A; this non-traditional salary schedule utilizes 553 levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
68,554 44%

Pasadena Independent School District

 TX

$63,438 (based on schedule for new hires)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 6.
  • Past Policies

    $60,619 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 6.

    $59,132 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $59,040 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 2 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $38,880 (minimum)
53,291 86%

Pasco County Schools

 FL

$49,125 (based on initial salary placement for new hires)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $47,900 (based on initial salary placement for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $47,520 (based on initial salary placement for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $42,165 (based on initial salary placement for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
75,048 54%

Pinellas County Schools

 FL

$53,948 (based on new hire placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $51,845 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $49,680 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $47,180 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
100,948 50%

Pittsburgh Public Schools

 PA

$58,846 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

  • More information
    The footnote on the salary schedule indicates that Art. 95 addresses advanced study credit. Art. 95 was not revised in the 2020-2024 Tentative Agreement; thus, the information from p. 1, B of the 2017-2020 Tentative Agreement still stands. That agreement notes that there is a single lane for all teachers hired after July 1, 2010, with the top salary step being equal to the top salary step of the grandfathered MA lane. Furthermore, the Fact Finder Report for the 2017-2020 contract indicates that there should be no additional pay for advanced degrees for those hired after 2010 (pp. 1 &2, II: https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Labor-Management-Relations/plrb/fact-finding/2017/Documents/Pittsburgh%20SD%2088-17-30%20W.pdf).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $58,553 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $58,262 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $58,262 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state only requires a minimum salary ($18,500) and minimum increase for master's degree ($300)..
22,567 96%

Plano Independent School District

 TX

$61,201 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 11.
  • Past Policies

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule in the district materials to which we had access; only the minimum salary is noted

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

    N/A; the district does not utilize a salary schedule.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $38,880 (minimum)
53,057 32%

Polk County Public Schools

 FL

$50,662 (based on the initial placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 5 - 7 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $48,158 (based on the initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 2 - 4 (pdf).

    $45,853 (based on the initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 16 & 17 (pdf).

    $45,853 (based on the initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 4 -6 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
105,648 52%

Portland Public Schools, ME

 ME

$53,944 (Lane II, Step 4) for a new hire with a MA who joins the district with 5 years of completed experience; $55,524 (Lane I, Step 11) for a veteran district teacher with a MA and 5 years of completed experience who began on Lane I, Step 6 (the initial placement for a teacher with a MA and no prior experience) who has not moved to a new lane

  • More information
    The above answer reflects the pay for a new hire who comes to the district with a MA and 5 years experience, as well as the pay for a veteran district teacher with 5 years experience who remains on Lane 1 (assuming s/he was hired with a MA and no experience) and has not earned salary contact hours and, thus, has not advanced to Lane II. While Portland does not utilize a traditional salary schedule, teachers advance one step each year; however, the schedule does not have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. To change lanes, teachers must complete a minimum number of years on their current lane and earn a minum number of salary contact hours (SCH). SCH are earned via courses, workshops, learning projects, curriculum development, action research, etc. Advancing from Lane 1 to 2 or Lane 2 to 3 requires 3 years and 180 SCH. Advancing from Lane 3 to 4 or Lane 4 to 5 requires 4 years and 225 SCH.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    August 26, 2022 - August 31, 2025
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • Past Policies

    $51,375 (Lane II, Step 3) for a new hire with a MA who joins the district with 5 years of completed experience; $50,455 (Lane I, Step 9) for a veteran district teacher with a MA and 5 years of completed experience who began on Lane I, Step 4 (the initial placement for a teacher with a MA and no prior experience) who has not moved to a new lane

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    August 26, 2019 - August 25, 2022
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $50,122 (Lane II, Step 3) for a new hire with a MA who joins the district with 5 years of completed experience; $49,224 (Lane I, Step 9) for a veteran district teacher with a MA and 5 years of completed experience who began on Lane I, Step 4 (the initial placement for a teacher with a MA and no prior experience) who has not moved to a new lane

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    August 26, 2019 - August 25, 2022
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $48,899 (Lane II, Step 3) for a new hire with a MA who joins the district with 5 years of completed experience; $48,023 (Lane I, Step 9) for a veteran district teacher with a MA and 5 years of completed experience who began on Lane I, Step 4 (the initial placement for a teacher with a MA and no prior experience) who has not moved to a new lane

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    August 26, 2019 - August 25, 2022
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Not applicable; state only requires minimum salary (see footnote).
6,764 52%

Portland Public Schools, OR

 OR

$67,466

 46,924 36%

Prince George's County Public Schools

 MD

$67,688

 132,657 66%

Prince William County Public Schools

 VA

$65,094

  • More information
    Although the district publishes a new hire schedule, their full schedule shows both the new hire placement and the full salary trajectory of a new hire throughout his/her career.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $59,033

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $57,762

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $57,762

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
90,843 42%

Providence Public School District

 RI

$65,151

 23,699 85%

Red Clay Consolidated School District

 DE

$56,911

 15,414 ND%

Richmond Public Schools

 VA

$56,959

 24,763 88%

Rochester City School District

 NY

$56,243

 27,044 89%

Round Rock ISD

 TX

$55,800 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $53,150 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $53,000 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $51,800 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $38,880 (minimum)
50,387 28%

Sacramento City Unified School District

 CA

$61,130

 42,196 71%

San Antonio Independent School District

 TX

$58,746 (based on schedule for new hires)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    .p. 6.
  • Past Policies

    $57,188 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    .p. 6.

    $56,263 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    .p. 6.

    $56,685 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    .

  • State Law
    $38,880 (minimum)
48,745 90%

San Bernardino City Unified School District

 CA

$80,103

 48,769 89%

San Diego Unified School District

 CA

$64,165

 102,884 58%

San Francisco Unified School District

 CA

$75,244

 52,417 53%

Santa Ana Unified School District

 CA

$80,896

 46,923 84%

School District of Lee County

 FL

$50,781 (based on new hire placement schedule)

  • More information
    See also the Career Ladder Summary 2022-2023 and the district website: https://www.leeschools.net/our_district/departments/human_resources/compensation_labor_relations/career_ladder

    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. Annual contract teachers rated Highly Effective in FY22 received a base salary increase of $1,335 and those rated Effective received a base salary increase of $1,000. All other teachers received a base salary increase of $1,000, and teachers rated Needs Improvement/Developing or Unsatisfactory were not eligible for a performance-based increase. In addition, advancement on the Career Ladder salary schedule (performance-based salary schedule) occurs automatically on an annual basis for eligible employees who have met the requirements to move to the next Career Ladder level. Requirements fall into six categories: mentoring, experience, performance evaluations, professional development, certification, and participation.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025
    p. 51, Art. 10.02.(1) & (2) & p. 62, Art. 10.06.(1).

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • Past Policies

    $50,531 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 47, Art. 10.02.(1) & (2) & p. 55, Art. 10.06.(1).
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $49,831 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $45,531 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
94,410 49%

School District of Manatee County

 FL

$56,677 (based on placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $48,700 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $47,376 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 9 (pdf).

    $43,003 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 9 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
49,301 52%

School District of Palm Beach County

 FL

$57,133 (based on the new hire placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $56,175 (based on the new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $50,000 (based on the new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020 (2021 Modifications)
    p. 114, Art. VIII, Sec. A.1 & p. 141, App. A.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $49,940 (based on the new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020 (2020 Modifications)
    p. 114, Art. VIII, Sec. A.1 & p. 141, App. A.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
194,172 59%

School District of Philadelphia

 PA

$68,839

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 3.
  • Past Policies

    $66,672

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $64,887

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $63,615

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state only requires a minimum salary ($18,500) and minimum increase for master's degree ($300)..
128,647 100%

Seattle Public Schools

 WA

$82,574

 55,271 31%

Seminole County Public Schools

 FL

$52,625 (based on new hire placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 52, Art. XX.D & p. 74, App. C.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $51,625 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 52, Art. XX.D & p. 74, App. C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $50,435 (based on placement salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $44,525 (based on placement salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
68,269 48%

Sioux Falls School District

 SD

$54,588

  • More information
    While there is not a dedicated lane for a teacher with a MA, a teacher holding a MA degree is placed one row beyond where his/her experience warrants. Additionally, an MA degree is a requirement for teachers to advance to certain steps on the schedule.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $52,694

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $51,708

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
24,968 44%

Springfield Public School District, MO

 MO

$50,374

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 6.
  • Past Policies

    $48,436

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $47,025

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 2.

    $47,025

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 2.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state only requires minimum salary ($23,000).
25,641 55%

St. Louis Public Schools

 MO

$48,747

 21,814 99%

St. Paul Public Schools

 MN

$66,416

 36,888 66%

Stockton Unified School District

 CA

$65,826

 37,502 74%

Toledo Public Schools

 OH

$56,192

 23,153 12%

Tulsa Public Schools

 OK

$43,700

 36,512 82%

Virginia Beach City Public Schools

 VA

$56,060

 68,624 39%

Volusia County Schools

 FL

$50,703 (based on placement schedule; see "more information")

  • More information
    For NCTQ's analysis, tiers were translated to years of experience (i.e. Tier A = 0 years of experience; Tier U = 10 years of experience) although in the materials to which NCTQ has access, it is not specified if this is how the tiers work. Additionally, while a new teacher with a BA comes in at the same salary, regardless of years of experience, on the placement schedule, a teacher with a MA receives a higher stipend rate at 3 years' experience or at 6 years' experience. At 5 years, the MA stipend is $3,128.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 7 & 8.
  • Past Policies

    $47,463 (based on placement schedule; see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 7 & 8.

    $47,463 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 7 & 8.

    $44,262 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 7 & 8.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
63,223 64%

Wake County School District

 NC

$49,244 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $47,486 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $46,795 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    $46,795 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1.
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

  • State Law
    $40,000; Starting in the 2014-2015 school year, no teachers will be paid on the master's level salary schedule or receive a salary supplement for academic preparation at the six-year or doctoral degree level unless the teacher was paid on that salary schedule or received that salary supplement for a prior school year. Teachers cannot receive additional pay for advanced degrees earned after April 2014.
161,784 33%

Washoe County Public Schools

 NV

$54,408

 67,113 46%

West Ada School District

 ID

$49,576 (based on new hire placement; see "more information")

  • More information
    Teachers on the BA+24 and MA lanes must not only meet those educational attainment requirements but they must also possess a Professional Endorsement to be on those lanes. If a teacher has a BA+24 or MA but does not hold a Professional Endorsement then they will be on the BA lane. Step advancement is contingent only on annual negotiations; if negotiated, teachers will advance a step.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $48,550 (based on new hire placement; see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $49,179 (see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    Idaho Statute 33-1201A: https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title33/T33CH12/SECT33-1201A/

    $47,691 (see footnote)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    Idaho Statute 33-1201A: https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title33/T33CH12/SECT33-1201A/

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
40,205 22%

Wichita Public Schools

 KS

$55,591

 48,916 77%

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

 NC

$48,690 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $47,210 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $44,890 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    $43,605 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

  • State Law
    $40,000; Starting in the 2014-2015 school year, no teachers will be paid on the master's level salary schedule or receive a salary supplement for academic preparation at the six-year or doctoral degree level unless the teacher was paid on that salary schedule or received that salary supplement for a prior school year. Teachers cannot receive additional pay for advanced degrees earned after April 2014.
54,707 61%
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The responses here reflect salary at step 11 (or step minus one if pay maxes out prior to step 11). Longevity pay is only included if it is noted on the salary schedule document. If there are multiple salary schedules for teachers based on length of work year, NCTQ uses the schedule which best applies to general teachers (generally the shortest length of work year that still makes a full school year). NCTQ assumes that steps and years of experience align (i.e., that a teacher advances a step each year), unless there is evidence of a salary freeze or the district provides clear evidence that years of experience and steps do not align.

Albuquerque Public Schools

 NM

$60,731, based on Level II Schedule (after 5 years, all teachers must apply to advance to Level II; those who do not advance cannot renew their teaching license)

  • More information
    See also: FAQs: Three-Tiered Licensure Systems (https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/licensure-frequently-asked-questions/) and Teacher License Advancement (https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/teacher-license-advancement/)

    Teachers on Licensure Level 1 can advance to Level 2 after 3 years but must do so after 5 five years to remain teaching.  Advancement to each level requires that teachers meet various, specified criteria.  Teachers can choose to remain on Level 2 for their career or can meet specified criteria to move to Level 3.  As such, our calculations take two approaches to show the shortest and longest trajectory to max salary: (1) a teacher advances to Level 2 after 3 years, and (2) a teacher advances to Level 2 after 5 years.  Both cases assume that the teacher does not advance to Level 3 since Level 3 is not a requirement to remain licensed and teaching.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    New Mexico Dossier Guidelines
    2021-2023
  • Past Policies

    $51,882, based on Level II Schedule (after 5 years, all teachers must apply to advance to Level II; those who do not advance cannot renew their teaching license)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    New Mexico Dossier Guidelines
    2021-2023

    $51,116, based on Level II Schedule (after 5 years, all teachers must apply to advance to Level II; those who do not advance cannot renew their teaching license)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    New Mexico Statutes 22-10A-7; 22-10A-10; & 22-10A-11.

    $50,731, based on Level II Schedule (after 5 years, all teachers must apply to advance to Level II; those who do not advance cannot renew their teaching license)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    New Mexico Statutes 22-10A-7; 22-10A-10; & 22-10A-11.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; State requires a minimum salary dependent on level of licensure (Level I - $40,000; Level II - $50,000, Level III & IIIA - $60,000)
89,788 69%

Aldine Independent School District

 TX

$63,500 (based on new hire salary; there is no indication that pay is differentiated by education)

  • More information
    The district publishes new hire salary for those with 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of experience and the minimum, midpoint and maximum salary for veteran district teachers. There is no indication that there is additional pay for educational attainment.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 15, Sec. 3.B.

    District website: https://www.aldineisd.org/about/departments/human-resources/applicants/compensation-information/
  • Past Policies

    $61,202 (based on new hire salary; there is no indication that pay is differentiated by education)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 16, Sec. 3.B.
    District website: https://www.aldineisd.org/about/departments/human-resources/applicants/compensation-information/

    N/A; the district does not utilize a salary schedule and new hire salary is not specified for 10 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 21 (pdf).

    N/A; district does not utilize a salary schedule.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $45,630 (minimum)
66,854 87%

Alpine School District

 UT

$68,678

 81,715 16%

Anchorage School District

 AK

$69,244

  • More information
    Teachers with a MA degree receive a 1.25% annual supplement. NCTQ is making the assumption that the supplement is based on the BA salary at the same step.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $68,220

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $71,740

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $70,333

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
46,115 19%

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

 MD

$69,521

 83,300 32%

Anoka-Hennepin School District

 MN

$72,769

 38,802 32%

Arlington Independent School District

 TX

$66,900

 59,900 73%

Atlanta Public Schools

 GA

$67,125

 52,377 75%

Aurora Public Schools

 CO

$79,536

 39,872 66%

Austin Independent School District

 TX

$55,670 (based on new hire schedule)

  • More information
    Analysis is based solely on Austin's base salary for new hires and does not take into account any of the base building salary increases for which teachers are eligible under the Professional Pathways for Teachers (PPfT) (pp. 24-26 of the 2022 2023 Compensation Manual and https://www.austinisd.org/hc/employee-effectiveness/compensation).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 16 & 17.

    District website: https://www.austinisd.org/hc/careers/compensation
  • Past Policies

    $54,629 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 18.
    District website: https://www.austinisd.org/hc/careers/compensation

    $54,479 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $53,270 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $45,630 (minimum)
80,032 53%

Baltimore City Public School System

 MD

$73,213 (based on new hire salary placement; salary is 3rd interval on Professional pathway; see "more information")

  • More information
    See also https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/career-pathways

    The answer is based on new hire salary placement for teachers with a master's degree and ten years prior experience (teachers with a MA and 10 years prior experience are placed on the third interval of the Professional pathway). After initial placement on the Career Pathway Salary Schedule, teachers advance to the next salary interval in a pathway by earning achievement units (AUs), which are awarded for professional development, strong evaluations, eligible coursework, etc. Teachers may advance from the Standard to the Professional Pathway either via earning 12 AUs to move from interval 5 of the Standard pathway to interval 1 of to Professional pathway or via an accelerated process (see district website for details). Movement to the Model or Lead pathways requires approval of the Professional Peer Review Committee; in addition, moving to the Lead pathway is considered a promotional opportunity.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 15 & 16, Art. 5.2.C.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $71,602 (based on new hire salary placement; salary is 3rd interval on Professional pathway; see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 15 & 16, Art. 5.2.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $86,794 (11th interval on Professional pathway; teachers will not uniformly advance levels and educational attainment is only one factor in salary advancement- see footnote)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    pp. 20 & 21, Art. 5.2.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $85,260 (11th interval on Professional pathway; teachers will not uniformly advance levels and educational attainment is only one factor in salary advancement- see footnote)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    pp. 20 & 21, Art. 5.2.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
79,297 100%

Baltimore County Public Schools

 MD

$74,375

 113,814 50%

Billings Public Schools

 MT

$63,369

 16,958 36%

Birmingham City Schools

 AL

$60,621

 23,041 83%

Bismarck Public Schools

 ND

$62,070

 13,197 23%

Boston Public Schools

 MA

$109,952 (teachers with a MA reach maximum salary after 8 years of completed experience)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $106,234 (teachers with a MA reach maximum salary after 8 years of completed experience)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $103,140 (teachers with a MA reach maximum salary after 8 years of completed experience)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $101,118 (teachers with a MA reach maximum salary after 8 years of completed experience)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 2 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Not applicable; state only requires minimum salary ($18,000 - $20,000).
51,433 ND%

Brevard Public Schools

 FL

$51,455 (based on initial placement schedule)

  • More information
    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based solely on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22 (2022-2023 Contract, p. 54, Art. XVII.A.). The annual salary increase amounts for Highly Effective and Effective ratings were not specified for 2022-2023 in the district materials to which NCTQ had access.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $49,530 (based on initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $49,280 (based on initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $42,587 (based on initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 2 & 4 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
73,734 49%

Bridgeport Public Schools

 CT

$66,332

 20,296 73%

Broward County Public Schools

 FL

$52,575 (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule)

  • More information
    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. In 2022-2023, teachers rated Effective in the year prior receive a 3.75% salary adjustment and those who were rated Highly Effective receive a 5% salary adjustment. (2022-2025 Contract (2022-2023 School Year), pp. E-3 & E-4, App. E.).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2 (pdf).

    Contract
    June 30, 2022 - June 29, 2025 (2022-2023 School Year)
    p. E-2, App. E.3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $51,150 (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 2 (pdf).
    Contract
    June 30, 2021 - June 29, 2024 (2021-2022 School Year)
    p. E-2, App. E.3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $51,150 (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).
    Contract
    August 16, 2019 - August 15, 2022 (2019-2020 School Year)
    p. E-2, App. E.3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $48,181 (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: August 16, 2019 - August 15, 2022*
    Contract
    August 16, 2019 - August 15, 2022 (2018-2019 School Year)
    * District is operating under an expired contract.
    Contract
    August 16, 2019 - August 15, 2022 (2018-2019 School Year)
    p. E-2, App. E.3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
270,978 60%

Buffalo School District

 NY

$63,679

 32,891 73%

Burlington School District

 VT

$75,029

 3,834 46%

Capistrano Unified School District

 CA

$91,691

 47,135 25%

Champlain Valley School District

 VT

$64,349

 4,244 11%

Charleston County School District

 SC

$58,590

 49,769 57%

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

 NC

$54,873 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

  • More information
    See also the district website: https://www.cmsk12.org/Page/8016

    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $53,088 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $52,498 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    $52,233 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $45,000; Starting in the 2014-2015 school year, no teachers will be paid on the master's level salary schedule or receive a salary supplement for academic preparation at the six-year or doctoral degree level unless the teacher was paid on that salary schedule or received that salary supplement for a prior school year. Teachers cannot receive additional pay for advanced degrees earned after April 2014.
147,638 58%

Cherry Creek School District

 CO

$78,157

 55,839 29%

Chesterfield County Public Schools

 VA

$59,095

 61,552 36%

Chicago Public Schools

 IL

$92,337

  • More information
    For teachers hired after January 1, 2017, an amount equal to the pension pick up will be added to the teacher's base salary; as a result, NCTQ's salary analysis is based on the salaries as listed under "total compensation" on the salary schedule.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 3-8.
  • Past Policies

    $89,730

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 3-8.

    $89,507

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 3-8.

    $89,190

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 3-8.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level ;state requires a minimum salary (not less than (i) $32,076 for the 2020-2021 school year, (ii) $34,576 for the 2021-2022 school year, (iii) $37,076 for the 2022-2023 school year, and (iv) $40,000 for the 2023-2024 school year)
358,453 78%

Cincinnati Public Schools

 OH

$81,668

 34,802 7%

Clark County School District

 NV

$55,796 (Column I, Step J) for a teacher who began on Column I, Step F (the starting step) and has not advanced beyond Column I. $72,842 (Column IV, Step J) for a teacher who began on Column I, Step F (the starting step) and meets the criteria to advance a Column once every three years.

  • More information
    See also the Professional Growth System Reference Guide.

    The Clark County salary schedule does not have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. Teachers advance one step annually and one column every 3 years (or 2 years if meeting specified criteria), as long as they have earned 225 contact hours through designated coursework or professional development, etc. NCTQ was unable to determine if it's the norm for teachers to accrue the 225 contract hours every three years so that they may advance to a new column.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 33-45, Art. 26.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $55,796 (Column I, Step J) for a teacher who began on Column I, Step A and has not advanced beyond Column I. $72,842 (Column IV, Step J) for a teacher who began on Column I, Step A and meets the criteria to advance a Column once every three years.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 33-45, Art. 26.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $54,307 (Lane I, Step J) for a teacher who began on Lane I, Step A and has not advanced beyond Lane I. $69,265 (Lane IV, Step J) for a teacher who began on Lane I, Step A and meets the criteria to advance a Lane once every three years.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2021 with 2019-2021 Amendment
    pp. 35-45, Art. 26.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $54,307 (Lane I, Step J) for a teacher who began on Lane I, Step A and has not advanced beyond Lane I. $69,265 (Lane IV, Step J) for a teacher who began on Lane I, Step A and meets the criteria to advance a Lane once every three years.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2021 with 2019-2021 Amendment
    pp. 35-45, Art. 26.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
330,225 69%

Clayton County Public Schools

 GA

$65,365

 54,840 93%

Cleveland Metropolitan School District

 OH

Salary is determined neither by educational attainment nor years of experience - evaluation rating solely determines advancement on the salary schedule. Depending on a teacher's evaluation ratings, salary at ten years is between $49,198 and $73,629 (see "more information").

  • More information
    The salary schedule is comprised of levels and is neither based on experience nor educational attainment. Teachers will advance one level after two consecutive years of a Developing or higher evaluation rating. Depending upon evaluation rating, a teacher with 10 years experience could be between Level 1 ($49,198) and Level 6 ($73,629). In order to reach Level 6 after only 10 years experience, a teacher must consistently receive a Developing or better rating every year for 10 years.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 142, Art. 31, Sec. 3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    Salary is determined neither by educational attainment nor years of experience - evaluation rating solely determines advancement on the salary schedule. Depending on a teacher's evaluation ratings, salary at ten years is between $47,765 and $71,484 (see "more information").

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 142, Art. 31, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Salary is determined neither by educational attainment nor years of experience - evaluation rating solely determines advancement on the salary schedule. Depending on a teacher's evaluation ratings, salary at ten years is between $46,374 and $69,402 (see "more information").

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    p. 172, Art. 31, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Salary is determined neither by educational attainment nor years of experience - evaluation rating solely determines advancement on the salary schedule. Depending on a teacher's evaluation ratings, salary at ten years is between $45,915 and $68,715 (see "more information").

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    p. 172, Art. 31, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    $47,250 (minimum)
37,617 ND%

Cobb County School District

 GA

$73,789

 111,854 41%

Columbus City Schools

 OH

$74,833

 48,925 ND%

Conroe Independent School District

 TX

$65,050 (based on hiring schedule)

 62,837 40%

Corona-Norco Unified School District

 CA

$90,347 (teachers with a MA reach maximum salary after 8 years of completed experience)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
  • Past Policies

    $87,157 (teachers with a MA reach maximum salary after 8 years of completed experience)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    $86,294 (teachers with a MA reach maximum salary after 8 years of completed experience)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

    $83,643 (teachers with a MA reach maximum salary in 8 years)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2016 - June 30, 2018
    Salary Schedule
    2016-2018

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
52,877 45%

Cumberland County Schools

 NC

$49,928 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $48,518 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $47,928 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    $47,928 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

  • State Law
    $45,000; Starting in the 2014-2015 school year, no teachers will be paid on the master's level salary schedule or receive a salary supplement for academic preparation at the six-year or doctoral degree level unless the teacher was paid on that salary schedule or received that salary supplement for a prior school year. Teachers cannot receive additional pay for advanced degrees earned after April 2014.
50,879 76%

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District

 TX

$67,272 (based on hiring schedule).

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $66,425 (based on hiring schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $63,710 (based on hiring schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $62,441 (based on hiring schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $45,630 (minimum)
116,512 54%

Dallas Independent School District

 TX

$65,450; pay is not differentiated by educational attainment (based on the new hire schedule)

  • More information
    Salary for teachers in their first year with the district is based solely on years of experience. After the first year, salary is determined by effectiveness level. The Teacher Effectiveness Initiative Salary schedule contains a salary amount for each effectiveness level; education and experience are not a factor in determining annual salary. To reach the Proficient II effectiveness level or higher and the corresponding compensation, teachers must go through the Distinguished Teacher Review process, which includes a review of quality of instruction, leadership, lifelong learning, and contributions to the profession.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 10.

    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/
  • Past Policies

    $63,400; pay is not differentiated by educational attainment (based on the new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 12.
    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/

    $63,400; pay is not differentiated by educational attainment (based on the new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 12.
    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/

    $57,000; pay is not differentiated by educational attainment (based on the new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 11.
    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/

  • State Law
    $45,630 (minimum)
155,119 86%

Davis School District

 UT

$66,701

 74,289 19%

Dayton Public Schools

 OH

$70,984

 12,537 ND%

DeKalb County School District

 GA

$67,150

 99,166 73%

Denver Public Schools

 CO

$73,268

 92,039 65%

Des Moines Public Schools

 IA

$62,252

  • More information
    NCTQ's analysis assumes a teacher earns the required training increments to advance beyond Step 10.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state only mandates minimum salary ($33,500).
33,167 78%

DeSoto County School District

 MS

$54,854

 34,392 52%

Detroit Public Schools Community District

 MI

$81,120 (teachers with a MA reach maximum salary after 4 years of completed experience)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $78,000 (teachers with a MA reach maximum salary after 4 years of completed experience)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $75,000 (teachers with a MA reach maximum salary after 4 years of completed experience)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $58,142

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
49,534 86%

District of Columbia Public Schools

 DC

$88,869

  • More information
    Analysis based solely on DC's base salary, assumes an acceptable evaluation rating, and does not take into account accelerated advancement on the base pay salary scale through LIFT or additional earnings due to DC's IMPACTplus performance pay plan.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2018-2023
  • Past Policies

    $87,126

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2018
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2018

  • State Law
    No state policy
48,568 ND%

Douglas County School District

 CO

$60,497

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 11.
  • Past Policies

    N/A; the Salary Range structure only specifies the minimum and maximum salaries available to teachers (educational attainment is only a factor in determining initial pay [see "more information"])

    N/A, the Salary Range structure only specifies the minimum and maximum salaries available to teachers (educational attainment is only a factor in determining initial pay [see "more information"])

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    N/A, the Salary Range structure only specifies entry level pay, experienced hire range pay, the midpoint, and the internal range cap. (educational attainment is only a factor in determining initial pay [see "more information"])

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2020
    Compensation FAQs
    2018-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
67,591 12%

Duval County Public Schools

 FL

$49,700 (based only on initial salary placement)

  • More information
    Once initial pay is established in the first year of teaching, future salary increases are based on earned performance incentives. In 2022-2023, Highly Effective teachers receive $2,001, Effective teachers receive $1,000.50 and teachers rated less than Effective are not eligible for salary increases. 2022-2023 salary increases are based on 2021-2022 final summative evaluation ratings.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $48,500 (based only on initial salary placement)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $46,891 (based only on initial salary placement)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $44,550 (based only on initial salary placement)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 51 & 53 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
130,229 51%

El Paso Independent School District

 TX

$61,482 (based on new hire schedule)

 57,315 75%

Elk Grove Unified School District

 CA

$76,725

 62,865 54%

Fairfax County Public Schools

 VA

$78,726

 187,797 29%

Forsyth County Schools

 GA

$63,319

 49,346 15%

Fort Bend Independent School District

 TX

$66,100 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $65,100 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $61,600 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $62,100 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $45,630 (minimum)
76,122 43%

Fort Wayne Community Schools

 IN

$56,996

 29,404 61%

Fort Worth Independent School District

 TX

$66,525 (based on new hire salary schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 25, Sec. II.
  • Past Policies

    $64,022 (based on new hire salary schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $61,738 (based on new hire salary schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 18 Sec. II.

    $60,916 (based on new hire salary schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 18 Sec. II.

  • State Law
    $45,630 (minimum)
84,510 86%

Fresno Unified School District

 CA

$66,844

 71,126 87%

Frisco Independent School District

 TX

$64,750 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $63,000 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $61,400 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $61,000 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $45,630 (minimum)
60,182 13%

Fulton County Schools

 GA

$65,414

 94,491 44%

Garland Independent School District

 TX

$64,758 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2.
  • Past Policies

    $61,358 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 3.

    $59,944 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 0201
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 3.

    $59,094 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 3.

  • State Law
    $45,630 (minimum)
55,987 65%

Granite School District

 UT

$79,359

 66,767 55%

Greenville County Schools

 SC

$55,874

 76,158 48%

Guilford County Schools

 NC

$54,250 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $51,690 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $49,450 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2021

    $44,900 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2018
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2018

  • State Law
    $45,000; Starting in the 2014-2015 school year, no teachers will be paid on the master's level salary schedule or receive a salary supplement for academic preparation at the six-year or doctoral degree level unless the teacher was paid on that salary schedule or received that salary supplement for a prior school year. Teachers cannot receive additional pay for advanced degrees earned after April 2014.
72,950 65%

Gwinnett County Public Schools

 GA

$64,968 (based on new hire placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $61,968 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $59,968 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    $56,968 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $52,396
179,758 53%

Hawaii Department of Education

 HI

$72,750 for a teacher who completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; $43,531 for a teacher who did not complete a State Approved Teacher Education Program

  • More information
    A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
  • State Law
    $72,750 for a teacher who completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; $43,531 for a teacher who did not complete a State Approved Teacher Education Program
181,278 46%

Henrico County Public Schools

 VA

$66,859

 51,523 46%

Hillsborough County Public Schools

 FL

$51,001 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment on the performance schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 12, Schedule P.
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
220,252 59%

Houston Independent School District

 TX

$67,500 (based on placement schedule); pay is not differentiated by educational attainment

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 19.
  • Past Policies

    $61,185 (based on placement schedule); pay is not differentiated by educational attainment

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 21.

    $58,685 (based on placement schedule); pay is not differentiated by educational attainment

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 21.

    $58,685 (based on placement schedule); pay is not differentiated by educational attainment

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $45,630 (minimum)
209,772 80%

Howard County Public School System

 MD

$82,349

 57,907 19%

Indianapolis Public Schools

 IN

N/A; the district provides only a salary range, specifying minimum and maximum salary as well as requirements for base pay increases (see "more information").

  • More information
    The district only specifies a salary range, providing the minimum and maximum salary for teachers. Evaluation rating, experience and academic need determine if a teacher is eligible for a base salary increase. Those rated Highly Effective receive $1,290 and those rated Effective receive $1,000. Special education and STEM teachers receive $510. Teachers receive $510 for a year of experience, those with 2-10 years of service in the district receive $420 and those completing 11 or more years of service receive $260. Teachers with a rating of Ineffective or Improvement Necessary are ineligible for a base salary increase. Educational attainment is not a factor in salary determination.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines(see footnote)
26,410 65%

Jackson Public Schools

 MS

$52,372

 23,935 100%

Jeffco Public Schools

 CO

$69,227

  • More information
    Teachers rated Highly Effective or Effective will advance on the salary schedule. Probationary teachers will also advance on the salary schedule if they receive a Partially Effective evaluation rating or better in their first two years of teaching. While the salary schedule notes that steps and years of experience do not necessarily align, for our calculations we assumed a teacher would advance a step each year for an Effective or Highly Effective rating.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/careers/employee-compensation/licensed-educator-compensation
  • Past Policies

    $69,631

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/careers/employee-compensation/licensed-educator-compensation

    $67,603

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/employment/salaries

    $65,954

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/employment/salaries

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
84,631 31%

Jefferson County Public Schools

 KY

$63,791

 97,936 56%

Jefferson Parish Public School System

 LA

$54,800

  • More information
    The salary analysis is based solely on the district's base salary and does not take into account any of the additional earnings via the supplemental pay opportunities for evaluation rating or school and subject area assignments.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $53,300

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $52,500

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $47,549

    Document in effect: July 01, 2015 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2015-2019

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
48,254 61%

Jordan School District

 UT

$66,205

 56,176 21%

Kanawha County Schools

 WV

$51,066

 25,764 51%

Kansas City Public Schools, MO

 MO

$57,107

 14,978 99%

Katy Independent School District

 TX

$66,550 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $62,750 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $60,835 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $60,755 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $45,630 (minimum)
79,913 31%

Klein Independent School District

 TX

$64,637 (based on hiring schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 5.
  • Past Policies

    $62,387 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $60,937 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 5.

    Not specified; the district only publishes the minimum new hire salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1.

  • State Law
    $45,630 (minimum)
53,328 45%

Knox County Schools

 TN

$55,677

 60,854 ND%

Laramie County School District 1

 WY

$62,236

 1,051 37%

Lewisville Independent School District

 TX

$64,385

 52,218 35%

Little Rock School District

 AR

$59,729

 23,368 72%

Long Beach Unified School District

 CA

$88,115

 72,661 68%

Los Angeles Unified School District

 CA

$75,088 (teachers with a MA reach maximum salary after 9 years of experience)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
  • Past Policies

    $71,540 (teachers with a MA reach maximum salary in 9 years)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    $67,467 (teachers with a MA reach maximum salary in 9 years)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2016 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2016-2019
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
492,842 79%

Loudoun County Public Schools

 VA

$80,519

 81,906 18%

Manchester School District

 NH

$66,613

 13,452 58%

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

 TN

$56,474

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
  • Past Policies

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

    $54,250 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2020

  • State Law
    $43,020 (minimum)
112,125 ND%

Mesa Public Schools

 AZ

$59,500 (new hire base pay plus $500 for each year of experience plus $1,000 for MA)

  • More information
    The district does not use a traditional step and lane schedule. Teachers receive additional pay ($1,000) for a MA and also receive $65 per credit for approved graduate coursework up to a maximum of 45 credits beyond a BA degree. Since credit hour requirements for a MA degree vary, NCTQ's MA salary only takes into account the $1,000.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $51,575 (new hire base pay plus $500 for each year of experience plus $1,000 for MA)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $51,123 (new hire base pay plus $500 for each year of experience plus $1,000 for MA)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $49,450 (new hire base pay plus $500 for each year of experience plus $1,000 for MA)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 2 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
62,981 55%

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools

 TN

$64,095

 84,667 ND%

Miami-Dade County Public Schools

 FL

N/A; the district only publishes the minimum and maximum salaries and does not utilize a salary schedule. Annual salary increases are based on evaluation rating, in accordance with state law (Florida Statute 1012.22).

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023
    p. 224, App. E, Sec. 3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
350,434 69%

Milwaukee Public Schools

 WI

$69,100 (based on new hire salary)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $65,998 (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $65,196 (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $65,196 (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
75,431 77%

Minneapolis Public Schools

 MN

$75,271

 35,580 57%

Mobile County Public Schools

 AL

$59,563

 53,967 70%

Montgomery County Public Schools

 MD

$81,175

 162,680 33%

New Haven Public Schools

 CT

$69,433

 20,180 71%

New York City Department of Education

 NY

$93,862

 922,935 72%

Newark Public Schools

 NJ

$67,100

 35,665 74%

NOLA Public Schools

 LA

$51,269 (based on base pay only)

  • More information
    Answer based only on years of experience and does not include any additional pay for demand and/or performance. The vast majority of public schools in New Orleans are charter schools, which have autonomy to manage their own compensation policies. As a result, there is not one uniform salary schedule for all public schools in the city. (District website: https://nolapublicschools.com/about/whoweare/governance). Per page 3 (pdf) of the Salary Manual, "NOLA Public Schools Salary Manual is intended to facilitate compensation communications within the district and to serve as a guide for administering salaries."
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 10 (pdf).
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
4,642 54%

Norfolk Public Schools

 VA

$60,377

 30,087 72%

North East Independent School District

 TX

Not specified. The district does not use a salary schedule; only the minimum and maximum salaries as well as salaries at 6, 16, and 20 years are specified for new hires.

  • More information
    Teachers holding a MA with a major or specialization in their current teaching assignment, Curriculum and Instruction, or Teaching, receive an annual stipend of $1,800. Teachers holding a MA with a major or specialization not in their current teaching assignment, Curriculum and Instruction, or Teaching, receive an annual stipend of $800. Teachers holding a MA in any area receive an annual stipend of $400.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    $45,630 (minimum)
65,186 48%

Northside Independent School District

 TX

$62,940 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $62,025 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $60,460 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $60,795 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $45,630 (minimum)
106,501 49%

Oakland Unified School District

 CA

$71,476

 36,373 73%

Oklahoma City Public Schools

 OK

$48,400

 37,530 85%

Omaha Public Schools

 NE

$57,640

 53,194 72%

Orange County Public Schools

 FL

N/A; the district only specifies minimum and maximum salaries (see "more information")

  • More information
    While neither the contract nor the salary schedule address state law, after initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. Per the 2022-2023 edition of the 2021-2024 contract (p. 71, Art. XVI.A.2 & 3.), in 2022-2023, teachers rated Effective receive an additional $1,800 and those rated Highly Effective receive an additional $2,425.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
209,089 52%

Osceola County School District

 FL

N/A; this non-traditional salary schedule utilizes over 700 levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year.

  • More information
    In accordance with state law, FL Statute 1012.22, evaluation rating determines level advancement on the salary schedule. Teachers rated Highly Effective in 2021-2022 receive a $1,700 salary increase by advancing 34 levels on the salary schedule, those rated Effective receive a $1,250 increase by advancing 25 levels, and teachers who are "grandfathered" (Professional Service Contract or Continuing Contract status) and rated either Highly Effective or Effective receive a $1,300 increase by advancing 26 levels.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    N/A; this non-traditional salary schedule utilizes over 700 levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    N/A; this non-traditional salary schedule utilizes 573 levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    N/A; this non-traditional salary schedule utilizes 553 levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
68,554 44%

Pasadena Independent School District

 TX

$66,325 (based on schedule for new hires)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 6.
  • Past Policies

    $63,491 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 6.

    $61,993 (based on schedule for for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $61,589 (based on schedule for for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 2 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $45,630 (minimum)
53,291 86%

Pasco County Schools

 FL

$49,125 (based on initial salary placement for new hires).

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $47,900 (based on initial salary placement for new hires).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $47,520 (based on initial salary placement for new hires).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $43,835 (based on initial salary placement for new hires).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
75,048 54%

Pinellas County Schools

 FL

$55,848 (based on new hire placement schedule).

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $53,295 (based on new hire placement schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $49,680 (based on new hire placement schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $50,538 (based on new hire placement schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
100,948 50%

Pittsburgh Public Schools

 PA

$86,169 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

  • More information
    The footnote on the salary schedule indicates that Art. 95 addresses advanced study credit. Art. 95 was not revised in the 2020-2024 Tentative Agreement; thus, the information from p. 1, B of the 2017-2020 Tentative Agreement still stands. That agreement notes that there is a single lane for all teachers hired after July 1, 2010, with the top salary step being equal to the top salary step of the grandfathered MA lane. Furthermore, the Fact Finder Report for the 2017-2020 contract indicates that there should be no additional pay for advanced degrees for those hired after 2010 (pp. 1 &2, II: https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Labor-Management-Relations/plrb/fact-finding/2017/Documents/Pittsburgh%20SD%2088-17-30%20W.pdf).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $85,740 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $85,313 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $85,313 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state only requires a minimum salary ($18,500) and minimum increase for master's degree ($300)..
22,567 96%

Plano Independent School District

 TX

$64,051 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 11.
  • Past Policies

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule in the district materials to which we had access; only the minimum salary is noted

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

    N/A; the district does not utilize a salary schedule.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $45,630 (minimum)
53,057 32%

Polk County Public Schools

 FL

$50,662 (based on the initial placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 5 - 7 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $49,358 (based on the initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 2 - 4 (pdf).

    $47,353

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 16 & 17 (pdf).

    $47,353

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 4 -6 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
105,648 52%

Portland Public Schools, ME

 ME

$60,131 (Lane II, Step 8) for a new hire with a MA who joins the district with 10 years of completed experience; $55,524 (Lane I, Step 11) for a veteran district teacher with a MA and 10 years of completed experience who began on Lane 1, Step 6 (the initial placement for a teacher with a MA and no prior experience) who has not moved to a new lane

  • More information
    The above answer reflects the pay for a new hire who comes to the district with a MA and 10 years experience, as well as the pay for a veteran district teacher with 10 years experience who remains on Lane 1 (assuming s/he was hired with a MA and no experience) and has not earned salary contact hours and, thus, has not advanced to Lane II. While Portland does not utilize a traditional salary schedule, teachers advance one step each year; however, the schedule does not have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. To change lanes, teachers must complete a minimum number of years on their current lane and earn a minum number of salary contact hours (SCH). SCH are earned via courses, workshops, learning projects, curriculum development, action research, etc. Advancing from Lane 1 to 2 or Lane 2 to 3 requires 3 years and 180 SCH. Advancing from Lane 3 to 4 or Lane 4 to 5 requires 4 years and 225 SCH.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    August 26, 2022 - August 31, 2025
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • Past Policies

    $59,662 (Lane III, Step 2) for a new hire with a MA who joins the district with 10 years of completed experience; $51,928 (Lane I, Step 10) for a veteran district teacher with a MA and 10 years of completed experience who began on Lane 1, Step 4 (the initial placement for a teacher with a MA and no prior experience) who has not moved to a new lane

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    August 26, 2019 - August 25, 2022
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $58,207 (Lane III, Step 2) for a new hire with a MA who joins the district with 10 years of completed experience; $50,661 (Lane I, Step 10) for a veteran district teacher with a MA and 10 years of completed experience who began on Lane 1, Step 4 (the initial placement for a teacher with a BA and no prior experience) who has not moved to a new lane

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    August 26, 2019 - August 25, 2022
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $56,787 (Lane III, Step 2) for a new hire with a MA who joins the district with 10 years of completed experience; $49,925 (Lane I, Step 10) for a veteran district teacher with a MA and 10 years of completed experience who began on Lane 1, Step 4 (the initial placement for a teacher with a BA and no prior experience) who has not moved to a new lane

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    August 26, 2019 - August 25, 2022
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Not applicable; state only requires minimum salary (see footnote).
6,764 52%

Portland Public Schools, OR

 OR

$79,745

 46,924 36%

Prince George's County Public Schools

 MD

$78,471

 132,657 66%

Prince William County Public Schools

 VA

$71,130

  • More information
    Although the district publishes a new hire schedule, their full schedule shows both the new hire placement and the full salary trajectory of a new hire throughout his/her career.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $66,444

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $63,119

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $61,279

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided on local level
90,843 42%

Providence Public School District

 RI

$83,985

 23,699 85%

Red Clay Consolidated School District

 DE

$69,369

 15,414 ND%

Richmond Public Schools

 VA

$60,371

 24,763 88%

Rochester City School District

 NY

$61,164

 27,044 89%

Round Rock ISD

 TX

$58,575 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $56,325 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $56,250 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $55,675 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $45,630 (minimum)
50,387 28%

Sacramento City Unified School District

 CA

$72,608

 42,196 71%

San Antonio Independent School District

 TX

$59,785 (based on schedule for new hires)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    .p. 6.
  • Past Policies

    $58,264 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    .p. 6.

    $57,319 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    .p. 6.

    $57,477 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    .

  • State Law
    $45,630 (minimum)
48,745 90%

San Bernardino City Unified School District

 CA

$94,473

 48,769 89%

San Diego Unified School District

 CA

$76,718

 102,884 58%

San Francisco Unified School District

 CA

$83,300

 52,417 53%

Santa Ana Unified School District

 CA

$100,810

 46,923 84%

School District of Lee County

 FL

$51,031 (based on new hire placement schedule)

  • More information
    See also the Career Ladder Summary 2022-2023 and the district website: https://www.leeschools.net/our_district/departments/human_resources/compensation_labor_relations/career_ladder

    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. Annual contract teachers rated Highly Effective in FY22 received a base salary increase of $1,335 and those rated Effective received a base salary increase of $1,000. All other teachers received a base salary increase of $1,000, and teachers rated Needs Improvement/Developing or Unsatisfactory were not eligible for a performance-based increase. In addition, advancement on the Career Ladder salary schedule (performance-based salary schedule) occurs automatically on an annual basis for eligible employees who have met the requirements to move to the next Career Ladder level. Requirements fall into six categories: mentoring, experience, performance evaluations, professional development, certification, and participation.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025
    p. 51, Art. 10.02.(1) & (2) & p. 62, Art. 10.06.(1).

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
94,410 49%

School District of Manatee County

 FL

$56,677 (based on placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $48,700 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $47,376 (new hires with a MA reach maximum salary after 8 years of completed experience)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 9 (pdf).

    $43,940 (new hires with a MA reach maximum salary after 8 years of completed experience)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 9 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
49,301 52%

School District of Palm Beach County

 FL

$62,133 (based on the new hire placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $61,175 (based on the new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $60,500 (based on the new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020 (2021 Modifications)
    p. 114, Art. VIII, Sec. A.1 & p. 141, App. A.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $56,440 (based on the new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020 (2020 Modifications)
    p. 114, Art. VIII, Sec. A.1 & p. 141, App. A.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
194,172 59%

School District of Philadelphia

 PA

$84,395

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 3.
  • Past Policies

    $81,738

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $79,550

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $77,991

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state only requires a minimum salary ($18,500) and minimum increase for master's degree ($300)..
128,647 100%

Seattle Public Schools

 WA

$95,280

 55,271 31%

Seminole County Public Schools

 FL

$52,625 (based on new hire placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 52, Art. XX.D & p. 74, App. C.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $51,625 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 52, Art. XX.D & p. 74, App. C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $50,435 (based on placement salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $45,625 (based on placement salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
68,269 48%

Sioux Falls School District

 SD

$60,183 (teachers with a MA reach maximum salary after 7 years of experience)

  • More information
    While there is not a dedicated lane for a teacher with a MA, a teacher holding a MA degree is placed one row beyond where his/her experience warrants. Additionally, an MA degree is a requirement for teachers to advance to certain steps on the schedule.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $58,095 (teachers with a MA reach maximum salary after 7 years of experience)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $57,008 (teachers with a MA reach maximum salary in 7 years)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
24,968 44%

Springfield Public School District, MO

 MO

$57,553

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 6.
  • Past Policies

    $55,339

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $53,727

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 2.

    $53,727

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 2.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state only requires minimum salary ($23,000).
25,641 55%

St. Louis Public Schools

 MO

$55,650

 21,814 99%

St. Paul Public Schools

 MN

$86,168

 36,888 66%

Stockton Unified School District

 CA

$77,684

 37,502 74%

Toledo Public Schools

 OH

$67,514

 23,153 12%

Tulsa Public Schools

 OK

$46,519

 36,512 82%

Virginia Beach City Public Schools

 VA

$57,509

 68,624 39%

Volusia County Schools

 FL

$50,845 (based on placement schedule; see "more information")

  • More information
    For NCTQ's analysis, tiers were translated to years of experience (i.e. Tier A = 0 years of experience; Tier U = 10 years of experience) although in the materials to which NCTQ has access, it is not specified if this is how the tiers work. Additionally, while a new teacher with a BA comes in at the same salary, regardless of years of experience, on the placement schedule, a teacher with a MA receives a higher stipend rate at 3 years' experience or at 6 years' experience. At 10 years, the MA stipend is $3,270.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 7 & 8.
  • Past Policies

    $47,605 (based on placement schedule; see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 7 & 8.

    $47,605 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 7 & 8.

    $47,279 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 7 & 8.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
63,223 64%

Wake County School District

 NC

$54,993 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $53,275 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $52,497 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    $52,497 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1.
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

  • State Law
    $45,000; Starting in the 2014-2015 school year, no teachers will be paid on the master's level salary schedule or receive a salary supplement for academic preparation at the six-year or doctoral degree level unless the teacher was paid on that salary schedule or received that salary supplement for a prior school year. Teachers cannot receive additional pay for advanced degrees earned after April 2014.
161,784 33%

Washoe County Public Schools

 NV

$62,545

 67,113 46%

West Ada School District

 ID

$53,555 (based on new hire placement; see "more information")

  • More information
    Teachers on the BA+24 and MA lanes must not only meet those educational attainment requirements but they must also possess a Professional Endorsement to be on those lanes. If a teacher has a BA+24 or MA but does not hold a Professional Endorsement then they will be on the BA lane. Step advancement is contingent only on annual negotiations; if negotiated, teachers will advance a step.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $50,500 (based on new hire placement; see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $55,560 (see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    Idaho Statute 33-1201A: https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title33/T33CH12/SECT33-1201A/

    $54,087 (see footnote)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    Idaho Statute 33-1201A: https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title33/T33CH12/SECT33-1201A/

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
40,205 22%

Wichita Public Schools

 KS

$62,816

 48,916 77%

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

 NC

$54,060 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $52,650 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $50,260 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    $48,975 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

  • State Law
    $45,000; Starting in the 2014-2015 school year, no teachers will be paid on the master's level salary schedule or receive a salary supplement for academic preparation at the six-year or doctoral degree level unless the teacher was paid on that salary schedule or received that salary supplement for a prior school year. Teachers cannot receive additional pay for advanced degrees earned after April 2014.
54,707 61%
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Longevity pay is only included if it is noted on the salary schedule document. If there are multiple salary schedules for teachers based on length of work year, NCTQ uses the schedule which best applies to general teachers (generally the shortest length of work year that still makes a full school year). NCTQ assumes that steps and years of experience align (i.e., that a teacher advances a step each year), unless there is evidence of a salary freeze or the district provides clear evidence that years of experience and steps do not align.

Albuquerque Public Schools

 NM

$77,086, based on Level II Schedule (after 5 years, all teachers must apply to advance to Level II; those who do not advance cannot renew their teaching license)

  • More information
    See also: FAQs: Three-Tiered Licensure Systems (https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/licensure-frequently-asked-questions/) and Teacher License Advancement (https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/teacher-license-advancement/)

    Teachers on Licensure Level 1 can advance to Level 2 after 3 years but must do so after 5 five years to remain teaching.  Advancement to each level requires that teachers meet various, specified criteria.  Teachers can choose to remain on Level 2 for their career or can meet specified criteria to move to Level 3.  As such, our calculations take two approaches to show the shortest and longest trajectory to max salary: (1) a teacher advances to Level 2 after 3 years, and (2) a teacher advances to Level 2 after 5 years.  Both cases assume that the teacher does not advance to Level 3 since Level 3 is not a requirement to remain licensed and teaching.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    New Mexico Dossier Guidelines
    2021-2023
  • Past Policies

    $73,416, based on Level II Schedule (after 5 years, all teachers must apply to advance to Level II; those who do not advance cannot renew their teaching license)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    New Mexico Dossier Guidelines
    2021-2023

    $72,322, based on Level II Schedule (after 5 years, all teachers must apply to advance to Level II; those who do not advance cannot renew their teaching license)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    New Mexico Statutes 22-10A-7; 22-10A-10; & 22-10A-11.

    $71,617, based on Level II Schedule (after 5 years, all teachers must apply to advance to Level II; those who do not advance cannot renew their teaching license)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    New Mexico Statutes 22-10A-7; 22-10A-10; & 22-10A-11.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state requires a minimum salary dependent on level of licensure (Level I - $40,000; Level II - $50,000, Level III & IIIA - $60,000)
89,788 69%

Aldine Independent School District

 TX

$72,437 (based on new hire salary and assumes 25 years of completed experience, which is the maximum years of experience allowed for a new hire)

  • More information
    The district publishes new hire salary for those with 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of experience and the minimum, midpoint and maximum salary for veteran district teachers. There is no indication that there is additional pay for educational attainment.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 15, Sec. 3.B.

    District website: https://www.aldineisd.org/about/departments/human-resources/applicants/compensation-information/
  • Past Policies

    $72,079 (based on new hire salary and assumes 25 years of completed experience is the maximum years of experience allowed for a new hire)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 16, Sec. 3.B.
    District website: https://www.aldineisd.org/about/departments/human-resources/applicants/compensation-information/

    $71,738 (based on new hire salary and assuming 25 years of completed experience is the maximum years of experience allowed for a new hire; there is no indication that pay is differentiated by education)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 21 (pdf).

    $89,429 (there is no indication that pay is differentiated by education)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $54,540 (minimum)
66,854 87%

Alpine School District

 UT

$90,121

 81,715 16%

Anchorage School District

 AK

$69,244

  • More information
    Teachers with a MA degree receive a 1.25% annual supplement. NCTQ is making the assumption that the supplement is based on the BA salary at the same step.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 9, 110.B.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $68,220

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 9, 110.B.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $78,650

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $77,108

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
46,115 19%

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

 MD

$93,538

 83,300 32%

Anoka-Hennepin School District

 MN

$84,152

 38,802 32%

Arlington Independent School District

 TX

$76,000

 59,900 73%

Atlanta Public Schools

 GA

$85,460

 52,377 75%

Aurora Public Schools

 CO

$91,740

 39,872 66%

Austin Independent School District

 TX

$65,624 (based on new hire schedule)

  • More information
    Analysis is based solely on Austin's base salary for new hires and does not take into account any of the base building salary increases for which teachers are eligible under the Professional Pathways for Teachers (PPfT) (pp. 24-26 of the 2022 2023 Compensation Manual and https://www.austinisd.org/hc/employee-effectiveness/compensation).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 16 & 17.

    District website: https://www.austinisd.org/hc/careers/compensation
  • Past Policies

    $64,583 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 18.
    District website: https://www.austinisd.org/hc/careers/compensation

    $64,433 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $63,937 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $54,540 (minimum)
80,032 53%

Baltimore City Public School System

 MD

$94,218 (based on new hire salary placement; salary is 14th interval on Professional pathway; see "more information")

  • More information
    See also https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/career-pathways

    The answer is based on maximum new hire salary placement for teachers with a master's degree (teachers with a MA and 21 years prior experience (the maximum recognized) are placed on the 14th interval of the Professional pathway). After initial placement on the Career Pathway Salary Schedule, teachers advance to the next salary interval in a pathway by earning achievement units (AUs), which are awarded for professional development, strong evaluations, eligible coursework, etc. Teachers may advance from the Standard to the Professional Pathway either via earning 12 AUs to move from interval 5 of the Standard pathway to interval 1 of to Professional pathway or via an accelerated process (see district website for details). Movement to the Model or Lead pathways requires approval of the Professional Peer Review Committee; in addition, moving to the Lead pathway is considered a promotional opportunity.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 15 & 16, Art. 5.2.C.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $92,145 (based on new hire salary placement; salary is 14th interval on Professional pathway; see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 15 & 16, Art. 5.2.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $91,226 (final interval on Professional pathway; teachers will not uniformly advance levels and educational attainment is only one factor in salary advancement- see footnote))

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    pp. 20 & 21, Art. 5.2.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $89,613 (final interval on Professional pathway; teachers will not uniformly advance levels and educational attainment is only one factor in salary advancement- see footnote))

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    pp. 20 & 21, Art. 5.2.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
79,297 100%

Baltimore County Public Schools

 MD

$104,141

 113,814 50%

Billings Public Schools

 MT

$71,237

  • More information
    11/9/22: MA salary is lower this year because we didn't include $1500 stipend due to a very clear note on 21-22 schedule that it's included. This likely means the footnote in previous years was misleading and there wasn't an additional $1500 stipend. Strictly based off the MA lane and without the stipend, the 20-21 salary was actually lower than in 21-22 despite what's reported in TCD. See Wiki for details (AS)
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $70,206

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $70,359

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $70,024

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    No state policy
16,958 36%

Birmingham City Schools

 AL

$65,475

 23,041 83%

Bismarck Public Schools

 ND

$83,408

 13,197 23%

Boston Public Schools

 MA

$109,952

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $106,234

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $103,140

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $101,118

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 2 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Not applicable; state only requires minimum salary ($18,000 - $20,000)
51,433 ND%

Brevard Public Schools

 FL

$51,455 (based on initial placement schedule)

  • More information
    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based solely on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22 (2022-2023 Contract, p. 54, Art. XVII.A.). The annual salary increase amounts for Highly Effective and Effective ratings were not specified for 2022-2023 in the district materials to which NCTQ had access.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $63,461 (based on initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $63,461 (based on initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $62,611 (based on initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 2 & 4 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
73,734 49%

Bridgeport Public Schools

 CT

$89,893

 20,296 73%

Broward County Public Schools

 FL

$55,082 (based on the salary for the initial placement of new hires on the performance pay schedule)

  • More information
    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. In 2022-2023, teachers rated Effective in the year prior receive a 3.75% salary adjustment and those who were rated Highly Effective receive a 5% salary adjustment. (2022-2025 Contract (2022-2023 School Year), pp. E-3 & E-4, App. E.).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2 (pdf).

    Contract
    June 30, 2022 - June 29, 2025 (2022-2023 School Year)
    p. E-2, App. E.3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $53,657 (based on the salary for the initial placement of new hires on the performance pay schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 2 (pdf).
    Contract
    June 30, 2021 - June 29, 2024 (2021-2022 School Year)
    p. E-2, App. E.3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $53,657 (based on the salary for the initial placement of new hires on the performance pay schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).
    Contract
    August 16, 2019 - August 15, 2022 (2019-2020 School Year)
    p. E-2, App. E.3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $53,657 (based on the salary for the initial placement of new hires on the performance pay schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    Contract
    August 16, 2019 - August 15, 2022 (2018-2019 School Year)
    p. E-2, App. E.3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
270,978 60%

Buffalo School District

 NY

$92,957

 32,891 73%

Burlington School District

 VT

$78,919

 3,834 46%

Capistrano Unified School District

 CA

$91,691

 47,135 25%

Champlain Valley School District

 VT

$84,879

 4,244 11%

Charleston County School District

 SC

$81,253

 49,769 57%

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

 NC

$66,926 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

  • More information
    See also the district website: https://www.cmsk12.org/Page/8016

    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $64,990 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $64,310 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    $61,487 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $51,000; Starting in the 2014-2015 school year, no teachers will be paid on the master's level salary schedule or receive a salary supplement for academic preparation at the six-year or doctoral degree level unless the teacher was paid on that salary schedule or received that salary supplement for a prior school year. Teachers cannot receive additional pay for advanced degrees earned after April 2014.
147,638 58%

Cherry Creek School District

 CO

$90,788

 55,839 29%

Chesterfield County Public Schools

 VA

$75,785

 61,552 36%

Chicago Public Schools

 IL

$113,278

  • More information
    For teachers hired after January 1, 2017, an amount equal to the pension pick up will be added to the teacher's base salary; as a result, NCTQ's salary analysis is based on the salaries as listed under "total compensation" on the salary schedule.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 3-8.
  • Past Policies

    $109,447

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 3-8.

    $106,259

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 3-8.

    $103,164

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 3-8.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level ;state only requires a minimum salary (not less than (i) $32,076 for the 2020-2021 school year, (ii) $34,576 for the 2021-2022 school year, (iii) $37,076 for the 2022-2023 school year, and (iv) $40,000 for the 2023-2024 school year)
358,453 78%

Cincinnati Public Schools

 OH

$98,933

 34,802 7%

Clark County School District

 NV

$55,796 (Column I, Step J) for a teacher who began on Column I, Step F (the starting step) and has not advanced beyond Column I. $101,251 (Column IX, Step J) for a teacher who began on Column I, Step F (the starting step) and meets the criteria to advance a Column once every three years.

  • More information
    See also the Professional Growth System Reference Guide.

    The Clark County salary schedule does not have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. Teachers advance one step annually and one column every 3 years (or 2 years if meeting specified criteria), as long as they have earned 225 contact hours through designated coursework or professional development, etc. NCTQ was unable to determine if it's the norm for teachers to accrue the 225 contract hours every three years so that they may advance to a new column.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 33-45, Art. 26.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $55,796 (Column I, Step J) for a teacher who began on Column I, Step A and did not advance beyond Column I. $95,569 (Column VIII, Step J) for a teacher who began on Column I, Step A and meets the criteria to advance a Column once every three years.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 33-45, Art. 26.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $54,307 (Lane I, Step J) for a teacher who began on Lane I, Step A and did not advanced beyond Lane I. $93,018 (Lane VIII, Step J) for a teacher who began on Lane I, Step A and meets the criteria to advance a Lane once every three years.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2021 with 2019-2021 Amendment
    pp. 35-45, Art. 26.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $54,307 (Lane I, Step J) for a teacher who began on Lane I, Step A and did not advanced beyond Lane I. $93,018 (Lane VIII, Step J) for a teacher who began on Lane I, Step A and meets the criteria to advance a Lane once every three years.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2021 with 2019-2021 Amendment
    pp. 35-45, Art. 26.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
330,225 69%

Clayton County Public Schools

 GA

$83,576

 54,840 93%

Cleveland Metropolitan School District

 OH

Salary is determined neither by educational attainment nor years of experience. The maximum salary a teacher can earn is $99,135 (see "more information")

  • More information
    The salary schedule is comprised of levels and is neither based on experience nor educational attainment. Teachers will advance one level after two consecutive years of a Developing or higher evaluation rating.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 142, Art. 31, Sec. 3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    Salary is determined neither by educational attainment nor years of experience. The maximum salary a teacher can earn is $96,248 (see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 142, Art. 31, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Salary is determined neither by educational attainment nor years of experience. The maximum salary a teacher can earn is $91,612 (see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    p. 172, Art. 31, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Salary is determined neither by educational attainment nor years of experience. The maximum salary a teacher can earn is $90,705 (see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    p. 172, Art. 31, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    $48,690 (minimum)
37,617 ND%

Cobb County School District

 GA

$90,170

 111,854 41%

Columbus City Schools

 OH

$104,241

 48,925 ND%

Conroe Independent School District

 TX

$71,370 (based on hiring schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $70,470 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $69,170 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $67,870 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $54,540 (minimum)
62,837 40%

Corona-Norco Unified School District

 CA

$90,347

 52,877 45%

Cumberland County Schools

 NC

$59,233 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $57,913 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $58,052 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    $57,233 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

  • State Law
    $51,000; Starting in the 2014-2015 school year, no teachers will be paid on the master's level salary schedule or receive a salary supplement for academic preparation at the six-year or doctoral degree level unless the teacher was paid on that salary schedule or received that salary supplement for a prior school year. Teachers cannot receive additional pay for advanced degrees earned after April 2014.
50,879 76%

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District

 TX

$87,845 (based on hiring schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $86,810 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $83,383 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $82,188 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $54,540 (minimum)
116,512 54%

Dallas Independent School District

 TX

$65,450; pay is not differentiated by educational attainment (based on the new hire schedule); after the first year with the district, a teacher moves to the TEI schedule, and the highest salary on that schedule is $114,973 (see "more information")

  • More information
    Salary for teachers in their first year with the district is based solely on years of experience. After the first year, salary is determined by effectiveness level. The Teacher Effectiveness Initiative Salary schedule contains a salary amount for each effectiveness level; education and experience are not a factor in determining annual salary. To reach the Proficient II effectiveness level or higher and the corresponding compensation, teachers must go through the Distinguished Teacher Review process, which includes a review of quality of instruction, leadership, lifelong learning, and contributions to the profession.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 10.

    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/
  • Past Policies

    $63,400; pay is not differentiated by educational attainment (based on the new hire schedule); after the first year with the district, a teacher moves to the TEI schedule, and the highest salary on that schedule is $100,000 (see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 11 & 12.
    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/

    $63,400; pay is not differentiated by educational attainment (based on the new hire schedule); after the first year with the district, a teacher moves to the TEI schedule - the highest salary on that schedule is $100,000 (see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 12.
    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/

    $57,000; pay is not differentiated by educational attainment (based on the new hire schedule); after the first year with the district, a teacher moves to the TEI schedule - the highest salary on that schedule is $90,000 (see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 11.
    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/

  • State Law
    $54,540 (minimum)
155,119 86%

Davis School District

 UT

$87,226

 74,289 19%

Dayton Public Schools

 OH

$84,983

 12,537 ND%

DeKalb County School District

 GA

$86,929

 99,166 73%

Denver Public Schools

 CO

$89,653

 92,039 65%

Des Moines Public Schools

 IA

$71,859

  • More information
    NCTQ's analysis assumes a teacher earns the required training increments to advance beyond Step 10.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $70,146

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $69,585

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $68,895

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state requires a minimum salary ($33,500).
33,167 78%

DeSoto County School District

 MS

$71,634

 34,392 52%

Detroit Public Schools Community District

 MI

$81,120

 49,534 86%

District of Columbia Public Schools

 DC

$110,179

  • More information
    Analysis based solely on DC's base salary, assumes an acceptable evaluation rating, and does not take into account accelerated advancement on the base pay salary scale through LIFT or additional earnings due to DC's IMPACTplus performance pay plan.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2018-2023
  • Past Policies

    $108,019

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2018
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2018

    $100,839

    Document in effect: October 01, 2011 - June 30, 2017
    Salary Schedule
    2011-2017

    $100,839 (based solely on DC's base salary, assumes an acceptable evaluation rating, and does not take into account accelerated advancement on the base pay salary scale through LIFT or additional earnings due to DC's IMPACTplus performance pay plan)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2014 - June 30, 2015
    Salary Schedule
    2014-2015

  • State Law
    No state policy
48,568 ND%

Douglas County School District

 CO

$72,300

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 11.
  • Past Policies

    The salary cap is $91,000 for those in the General Range and $96,320 for those in the Hard to Hire Range (educational attainment is only a factor in determining initial pay [see "more information"]).

    The salary cap is $76,000 for those in the General Range and $86,000 for those in the Hard to Hire Range (educational attainment is only a factor in determining initial pay [see "more information"].).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    The internal range cap is $76,000 for those in the General Range and $86,000 for those in the Hard to Hire Range (educational attainment is only a factor in determining initial pay [see "more information"].).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2020
    Compensation FAQs
    2018-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
67,591 12%

Duval County Public Schools

 FL

$68,300 (based only on initial salary placement)

  • More information
    Once initial pay is established in the first year of teaching, future salary increases are based on earned performance incentives. In 2022-2023, Highly Effective teachers receive $2,001, Effective teachers receive $1,000.50 and teachers rated less than Effective are not eligible for salary increases. 2022-2023 salary increases are based on 2021-2022 final summative evaluation ratings.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
130,229 51%

El Paso Independent School District

 TX

$71,382 (based on new hire schedule)

 57,315 75%

Elk Grove Unified School District

 CA

$90,914

 62,865 54%

Fairfax County Public Schools

 VA

$106,943

 187,797 29%

Forsyth County Schools

 GA

$80,680

 49,346 15%

Fort Bend Independent School District

 TX

$81,100 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $72,600 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $69,100 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $69,789 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $54,540 (minimum)
76,122 43%

Fort Wayne Community Schools

 IN

$77,330

 29,404 61%

Fort Worth Independent School District

 TX

$77,867 (based on new hire salary schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 25, Sec. II.
  • Past Policies

    $79,227 (based on new hire salary schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $76,960 (based on new hire salary schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 18, Sec. II.

    $75,633 (based on new hire salary schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 18, Sec. II.

  • State Law
    $54,540 (minimum)
84,510 86%

Fresno Unified School District

 CA

$70,992

 71,126 87%

Frisco Independent School District

 TX

$71,600 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $69,850 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $68,250 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $67,850 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $54,540 (minimum)
60,182 13%

Fulton County Schools

 GA

$88,864

 94,491 44%

Garland Independent School District

 TX

$69,628 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2.
  • Past Policies

    $66,229 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 3.

    $64,815 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 0201
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 3.

    $64,265 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 3.

  • State Law
    $54,540 (minimum)
55,987 65%

Granite School District

 UT

$81,786

 66,767 55%

Greenville County Schools

 SC

$80,256

 76,158 48%

Guilford County Schools

 NC

$61,250 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $59,180 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $58,000 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    $57,020 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2018
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2018

  • State Law
    $51,000; Starting in the 2014-2015 school year, no teachers will be paid on the master's level salary schedule or receive a salary supplement for academic preparation at the six-year or doctoral degree level unless the teacher was paid on that salary schedule or received that salary supplement for a prior school year. Teachers cannot receive additional pay for advanced degrees earned after April 2014.
72,950 65%

Gwinnett County Public Schools

 GA

$85,448

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $82,448

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $80,448 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    $77,448 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $61,981
179,758 53%

Hawaii Department of Education

 HI

$77,115 for a teacher who completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; $43,531 for a teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program

  • More information
    A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
  • State Law
    $77,115 for a teacher who completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; $43,531 for a teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program
181,278 46%

Henrico County Public Schools

 VA

$106,853

 51,523 46%

Hillsborough County Public Schools

 FL

$68,001 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment on the performance schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 12, Schedule P.
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
220,252 59%

Houston Independent School District

 TX

$87,500 (based on placement schedule); pay is not differentiated by educational attainment

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 19.
  • Past Policies

    $84,309 (based on placement schedule); pay is not differentiated by educational attainment

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 21.

    $80,309 (based on placement schedule); pay is not differentiated by educational attainment

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 21.

    $80,309 (based on placement schedule); pay is not differentiated by educational attainment

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $54,540 (minimum)
209,772 80%

Howard County Public School System

 MD

$105,816

 57,907 19%

Indianapolis Public Schools

 IN

$92,600 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

  • More information
    The district only specifies a salary range, providing the minimum and maximum salary for teachers. Evaluation rating, experience and academic need determine if a teacher is eligible for a base salary increase. Those rated Highly Effective receive $1,290 and those rated Effective receive $1,000. Special education and STEM teachers receive $510. Teachers receive $510 for a year of experience, those with 2-10 years of service in the district receive $420 and those completing 11 or more years of service receive $260. Teachers with a rating of Ineffective or Improvement Necessary are ineligible for a base salary increase. Educational attainment is not a factor in salary determination.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $91,300 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $90,000 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $82,800 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
26,410 65%

Jackson Public Schools

 MS

$70,303

 23,935 100%

Jeffco Public Schools

 CO

$90,832

  • More information
    Teachers rated Highly Effective or Effective will advance on the salary schedule. Probationary teachers will also advance on the salary schedule if they receive a Partially Effective evaluation rating or better in their first two years of teaching. While the salary schedule notes that steps and years of experience do not necessarily align, for our calculations we assumed a teacher would advance a step each year for an Effective or Highly Effective rating.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/careers/employee-compensation/licensed-educator-compensation
  • Past Policies

    $84,197

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/careers/employee-compensation/licensed-educator-compensation

    $81,745

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/employment/salaries

    $79,751

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/employment/salaries

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
84,631 31%

Jefferson County Public Schools

 KY

$81,920

 97,936 56%

Jefferson Parish Public School System

 LA

$62,800

  • More information
    The salary analysis is based solely on the district's base salary and does not take into account any of the additional earnings via the supplemental pay opportunities for evaluation rating or school and subject area assignments.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $61,300

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $60,500

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $57,149

    Document in effect: July 01, 2015 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2015-2019

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
48,254 61%

Jordan School District

 UT

$91,580

 56,176 21%

Kanawha County Schools

 WV

$66,850

 25,764 51%

Kansas City Public Schools, MO

 MO

$79,753

 14,978 99%

Katy Independent School District

 TX

$81,945 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $79,010 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $77,765 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $77,905 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $54,540 (minimum)
79,913 31%

Klein Independent School District

 TX

$69,822 (based on hiring schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 5.
  • Past Policies

    $67,672 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $66,422 (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 5.

    Not specified; the district only publishes the minimum new hire salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1.

  • State Law
    $54,540 (minimum)
53,328 45%

Knox County Schools

 TN

$67,159

 60,854 ND%

Laramie County School District 1

 WY

$72,689

 1,051 37%

Lewisville Independent School District

 TX

$69,675 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $67,557 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $66,210 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $65,539 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $54,540 (minimum)
52,218 35%

Little Rock School District

 AR

$70,610

 23,368 72%

Long Beach Unified School District

 CA

$106,223

 72,661 68%

Los Angeles Unified School District

 CA

$75,088

 492,842 79%

Loudoun County Public Schools

 VA

$105,054

 81,906 18%

Manchester School District

 NH

$77,589

 13,452 58%

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

 TN

$74,467

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
  • Past Policies

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

    $54,250 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2020

    $59,517 (pay is not differentiated by education)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2014 - June 30, 2017
    Salary Schedule
    2014-2017

  • State Law
    $47,380 (minimum)
112,125 ND%

Mesa Public Schools

 AZ

Unknown; the district's compensation worksheets do not specify a maximum salary or a maximum number of years of experience for which a teacher will receive salary credit. Teachers receive a $1,000 differential for a MA degree and $65 per credit for approved graduate coursework up to a maximum of 45 credits beyond a BA degree.

 62,981 55%

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools

 TN

$75,055

 84,667 ND%

Miami-Dade County Public Schools

 FL

$79,948

  • More information
    While the district does not utilize a salary schedule, the maximum salary for a teacher with a MA is specified. Annual salary increases are based on evaluation rating, in accordance with state law (Florida Statute 1012.22).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023
    p. 224, App. E, Sec. 3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $77,846

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023
    p. 224, App. E, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $77,282

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023 Tentative Agreement
    TCD Contract - July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020 (2018-2019 Addendum), p. 219, App. E, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $77,282

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023 Tentative Agreement
    TCD Contract - July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020 (2018-2019 Addendum), p. 219, App. E, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
350,434 69%

Milwaukee Public Schools

 WI

$87,894 (based on new hire salary)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $67,802 (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $66,978 (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $66,978 (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
75,431 77%

Minneapolis Public Schools

 MN

$85,975

 35,580 57%

Mobile County Public Schools

 AL

$76,386

 53,967 70%

Montgomery County Public Schools

 MD

$107,600

 162,680 33%

New Haven Public Schools

 CT

$92,856

 20,180 71%

New York City Department of Education

 NY

$121,078

 922,935 72%

Newark Public Schools

 NJ

$103,050

 35,665 74%

NOLA Public Schools

 LA

$64,499 (based on base pay only)

  • More information
    Answer based only on years of experience and does not include any additional pay for demand and/or performance. The vast majority of public schools in New Orleans are charter schools, which have autonomy to manage their own compensation policies. As a result, there is not one uniform salary schedule for all public schools in the city. (District website: https://nolapublicschools.com/about/whoweare/governance). Per page 3 (pdf) of the Salary Manual, "NOLA Public Schools Salary Manual is intended to facilitate compensation communications within the district and to serve as a guide for administering salaries."
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 10 (pdf).
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
4,642 54%

Norfolk Public Schools

 VA

$88,410

 30,087 72%

North East Independent School District

 TX

$65,800 (for new hires; assumes the maximum MA stipend- see footnote "more information")

  • More information
    The district does not use a salary schedule; only the minimum and maximum salaries as well as salaries at 6, 16, and 20 years are specified for new hires. Teachers holding a MA with a major or specialization in their current teaching assignment, Curriculum and Instruction, or Teaching, receive an annual stipend of $1,800. Teachers holding a MA with a major or specialization not in their current teaching assignment, Curriculum and Instruction, or Teaching, receive an annual stipend of $800. Teachers holding a MA in any area receive an annual stipend of $400.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $65,050 (for new hires; assumes the maximum MA stipend- see footnote "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $64,528 (assumes the maximum MA stipend- see footnote "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $65,028 (assumes the maximum MA stipend- see footnote "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $54,540 (minimum)
65,186 48%

Northside Independent School District

 TX

$71,090 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $70,340 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $68,940 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $69,515 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $54,540 (minimum)
106,501 49%

Oakland Unified School District

 CA

$81,244

 36,373 73%

Oklahoma City Public Schools

 OK

$64,435

 37,530 85%

Omaha Public Schools

 NE

$71,720

 53,194 72%

Orange County Public Schools

 FL

$104,455 (maximum salary; see "more information")

  • More information
    While neither the contract nor the salary schedule address state law, after initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. Per the 2022-2023 edition of the 2021-2024 contract (p. 71, Art. XVI.A.2 & 3.), in 2022-2023, teachers rated Effective receive an additional $1,800 and those rated Highly Effective receive an additional $2,425.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $98,992 (maximum salary; see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2022

    $79,869 (maximum salary; see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

    $76,815 (maximum salary point on the performance-based salary schedule with MA stipend)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    Contract
    July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021
    pp. 67 & 68, Art. XVI.A.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
209,089 52%

Osceola County School District

 FL

$87,700 (this non-traditional salary schedule utilizes over 700 levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year)

  • More information
    In accordance with state law, FL Statute 1012.22, evaluation rating determines level advancement on the salary schedule. Teachers rated Highly Effective in 2021-2022 receive a $1,700 salary increase by advancing 34 levels on the salary schedule, those rated Effective receive a $1,250 increase by advancing 25 levels, and teachers who are "grandfathered" (Professional Service Contract or Continuing Contract status) and rated either Highly Effective or Effective receive a $1,300 increase by advancing 26 levels.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $86,000 (this non-traditional salary schedule utilizes over 700 levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $70,785 (this non-traditional salary schedule utilizes 573 levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $69,685 (this non-traditional salary schedule utilizes 553 levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
68,554 44%

Pasadena Independent School District

 TX

$74,852 (based on schedule for new hires)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 6.
  • Past Policies

    $72,153 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 6.

    $70,791 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $70,568 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 2 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $54,540 (minimum)
53,291 86%

Pasco County Schools

 FL

$55,735 (based on initial salary placement for new hires)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
75,048 54%

Pinellas County Schools

 FL

$70,318 (based on new hire placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $69,741 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $69,808 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $72,663 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
100,948 50%

Pittsburgh Public Schools

 PA

$98,908 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

  • More information
    The footnote on the salary schedule indicates that Art. 95 addresses advanced study credit. Art. 95 was not revised in the 2020-2024 Tentative Agreement; thus, the information from p. 1, B of the 2017-2020 Tentative Agreement still stands. That agreement notes that there is a single lane for all teachers hired after July 1, 2010, with the top salary step being equal to the top salary step of the grandfathered MA lane. Furthermore, the Fact Finder Report for the 2017-2020 contract indicates that there should be no additional pay for advanced degrees for those hired after 2010 (pp. 1 &2, II: https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Labor-Management-Relations/plrb/fact-finding/2017/Documents/Pittsburgh%20SD%2088-17-30%20W.pdf).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $96,969 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $95,254 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $95,254 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state only requires a minimum salary ($18,500) and minimum increase for master's degree ($300)..
22,567 96%

Plano Independent School District

 TX

$69,102 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 11.
  • Past Policies

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule in the district materials to which we had access; only the minimum salary is noted

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

    $82,701 (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $54,540 (minimum)
53,057 32%

Polk County Public Schools

 FL

$65,021 (based on the initial placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 5 - 7 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $63,158 (based on the initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 2 - 4 (pdf).

    $61,153 (based on the initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 16 & 17 (pdf).

    $61,153 (based on the initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 4 -6 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
105,648 52%

Portland Public Schools, ME

 ME

$79,080 (Lane IV, Step 7) for a new hire with a MA that comes in at the maximum allowable salary; $55,524 (Lane I, Step 11) for a veteran district teacher with a MA who began on Lane 1, Step 6 (the initial placement for a teacher with a MA and no prior experience) and has not advanced a lane since his/her entry to the district

  • More information
    The above answer reflects the pay for a new hire with a MA who comes in with the maximum allowable experience, as well as the pay for a veteran district teacher who remains on Lane 1 (assuming s/he was hired with a MA and no experience) and has not earned salary contact hours and, thus, has not advanced to Lane II. While Portland does not utilize a traditional salary schedule, teachers advance one step each year; however, the schedule does not have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. To change lanes, teachers must complete a minimum number of years on their current lane and earn a minum number of salary contact hours (SCH). SCH are earned via courses, workshops, learning projects, curriculum development, action research, etc. Advancing from Lane 1 to 2 or Lane 2 to 3 requires 3 years and 180 SCH. Advancing from Lane 3 to 4 or Lane 4 to 5 requires 4 years and 225 SCH.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    August 26, 2022 - August 31, 2025
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • Past Policies

    $72,368 (Lane IV, Step 4) for a new hire with a MA that comes in at the maximum allowable salary; $51,928 (Lane I, Step 10) for a veteran district teacher with a MA who began on Lane 1, Step 4 (the initial placement for a teacher with a MA and no prior experience) and has not advanced a lane since his/her entry to the district

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    August 26, 2019 - August 25, 2022
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $70,603 (Lane IV, Step 4) for a new hire with a MA that comes in at the maximum allowable salary; $50,661 (Lane I, Step 10) for a veteran district teacher with a MA who began on Lane 1, Step 4 (the initial placement for a teacher with a MA and no prior experience) and has not advanced a lane since his/her entry to the district (Lane I, Step 10)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    August 26, 2019 - August 25, 2022
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $68,881 (Lane IV, Step 4) for a new hire with a MA that comes in at the maximum allowable salary ; $49,425 (Lane I, Step 10) for a veteran district teacher with a MA who began on Lane 1, Step 4 (the initial placement for a teacher with a MA and no prior experience) and has not advanced a lane since his/her entry to the district

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    August 26, 2019 - August 25, 2022
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Not applicable; state only requires minimum salary.
6,764 52%

Portland Public Schools, OR

 OR

$85,277

 46,924 36%

Prince George's County Public Schools

 MD

$102,388

 132,657 66%

Prince William County Public Schools

 VA

$140,381

  • More information
    Although the district publishes a new hire schedule, their full schedule shows both the new hire placement and the full salary trajectory of a new hire throughout his/her career.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $135,070

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $128,311

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $124,572

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
90,843 42%

Providence Public School District

 RI

$90,410

 23,699 85%

Red Clay Consolidated School District

 DE

$85,950

 15,414 ND%

Richmond Public Schools

 VA

$90,705

 24,763 88%

Rochester City School District

 NY

$152,731

 27,044 89%

Round Rock ISD

 TX

$69,229 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $67,118 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $67,118 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $66,706 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $54,540 (minimum)
50,387 28%

Sacramento City Unified School District

 CA

$75,149

 42,196 71%

San Antonio Independent School District

 TX

$65,076 (based on schedule for new hires)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 6.
  • Past Policies

    $63,514 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 6.

    $62,307 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 6.

    $62,307 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $54,540 (minimum)
48,745 90%

San Bernardino City Unified School District

 CA

$108,325

 48,769 89%

San Diego Unified School District

 CA

$88,770

 102,884 58%

San Francisco Unified School District

 CA

$86,169

 52,417 53%

Santa Ana Unified School District

 CA

$122,396

 46,923 84%

School District of Lee County

 FL

$53,031 (based on new hire placement schedule)

  • More information
    See also the Career Ladder Summary 2022-2023 and the district website: https://www.leeschools.net/our_district/departments/human_resources/compensation_labor_relations/career_ladder

    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. Annual contract teachers rated Highly Effective in FY22 received a base salary increase of $1,335 and those rated Effective received a base salary increase of $1,000. All other teachers received a base salary increase of $1,000, and teachers rated Needs Improvement/Developing or Unsatisfactory were not eligible for a performance-based increase. In addition, advancement on the Career Ladder salary schedule (performance-based salary schedule) occurs automatically on an annual basis for eligible employees who have met the requirements to move to the next Career Ladder level. Requirements fall into six categories: mentoring, experience, performance evaluations, professional development, certification, and participation.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025
    p. 51, Art. 10.02.(1) & (2) & p. 62, Art. 10.06.(1).

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
94,410 49%

School District of Manatee County

 FL

$56,677 (based on placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $48,700 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $47,376 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 9 (pdf).

    $43,940 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 9 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
49,301 52%

School District of Palm Beach County

 FL

$76,826 (based on the new hire placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $75,270 (based on the new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $75,270 (based on the new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020 (2021 Modifications)
    p 114, Art. VIII, Sec. A.1 & p. 141, App. A.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $75,270 (based on the new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020 (2020 Modifications)
    p 114, Art. VIII, Sec. A.1 & p. 141, App. A.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
194,172 59%

School District of Philadelphia

 PA

$84,395

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 3.
  • Past Policies

    $81,738

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $79,550

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $77,991

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state only requires a minimum salary ($18,500) and minimum increase for master's degree ($300)..
128,647 100%

Seattle Public Schools

 WA

$98,049

 55,271 31%

Seminole County Public Schools

 FL

$63,435 (based on new hire placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 52, Art. XX.D & p. 74, App. C.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
68,269 48%

Sioux Falls School District

 SD

$60,183

  • More information
    While there is not a dedicated lane for a teacher with a MA, a teacher holding a MA degree is placed one row beyond where his/her experience warrants. Additionally, an MA degree is a requirement for teachers to advance to certain steps on the schedule.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $58,095

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $57,008

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
24,968 44%

Springfield Public School District, MO

 MO

$71,603

 25,641 55%

St. Louis Public Schools

 MO

$84,483

 21,814 99%

St. Paul Public Schools

 MN

$91,755

 36,888 66%

Stockton Unified School District

 CA

$84,796

 37,502 74%

Toledo Public Schools

 OH

$90,154

 23,153 12%

Tulsa Public Schools

 OK

$67,177

 36,512 82%

Virginia Beach City Public Schools

 VA

$93,523

 68,624 39%

Volusia County Schools

 FL

$50,845 (based on placement schedule; see "more information")

  • More information
    For NCTQ's analysis, tiers were translated to years of experience (i.e. Tier A = 0 years of experience; Tier U = 10 years of experience) although in the materials to which NCTQ has access, it is not specified if this is how the tiers work. Additionally, while a new teacher with a BA comes in at the same salary, regardless of years of experience, on the placement schedule, a teacher with a MA receives a higher stipend rate at 3 years' experience or at 6 years' experience. The maximum MA stipend is $3,270.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 7 & 8.
  • Past Policies

    $47,605 (based on placement schedule; see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 7 & 8.

    $47,605 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 7 & 8.

    $47,279 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 7 & 8.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
63,223 64%

Wake County School District

 NC

$67,124 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • State Law
    $51,000; Starting in the 2014-2015 school year, no teachers will be paid on the master's level salary schedule or receive a salary supplement for academic preparation at the six-year or doctoral degree level unless the teacher was paid on that salary schedule or received that salary supplement for a prior school year. Teachers cannot receive additional pay for advanced degrees earned after April 2014.
161,784 33%

Washoe County Public Schools

 NV

$70,684

 67,113 46%

West Ada School District

 ID

$77,655 (based on new hire placement; see "more information")

  • More information
    Teachers on the BA+24 and MA lanes must not only meet those educational attainment requirements but they must also possess a Professional Endorsement to be on those lanes. If a teacher has a BA+24 or MA but does not hold a Professional Endorsement then they will be on the BA lane. Step advancement is contingent only on annual negotiations; if negotiated, teachers will advance a step.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $75,950 (based on new hire placement; see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $58,560 (see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    Idaho Statute 33-1201A: https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title33/T33CH12/SECT33-1201A/

    $57,087 (see footnote)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    Idaho Statute 33-1201A: https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title33/T33CH12/SECT33-1201A/

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
40,205 22%

Wichita Public Schools

 KS

$64,261

 48,916 77%

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

 NC

$65,520 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $64,200 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $61,720 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    $60,435 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

  • State Law
    $51,000; Starting in the 2014-2015 school year, no teachers will be paid on the master's level salary schedule or receive a salary supplement for academic preparation at the six-year or doctoral degree level unless the teacher was paid on that salary schedule or received that salary supplement for a prior school year. Teachers cannot receive additional pay for advanced degrees earned after April 2014.
54,707 61%
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Methodology for Average difference between the master's and bachelor's salary

The average difference is calculated across 30 years (step 31), regardless of the length of the BA and MA lanes on the salary schedule. NCTQ assumes that steps and years of experience align (i.e., that a teacher advances a step each year), unless there is evidence of a salary freeze or the district provides clear evidence that years of experience and steps do not align.

Albuquerque Public Schools

 NM

$698 when teachers advance to Level II at 3 years; $683 when teachers advance to Level II at 5 years

  • More information
    See also: FAQs: Three-Tiered Licensure Systems (https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/licensure-frequently-asked-questions/) and Teacher License Advancement (https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/teacher-license-advancement/)

    Teachers on Licensure Level 1 can advance to Level 2 after 3 years but must do so after 5 five years to remain teaching.  Advancement to each level requires that teachers meet various, specified criteria.  Teachers can choose to remain on Level 2 for their career or can meet specified criteria to move to Level 3.  As such, our calculations take two approaches to show the shortest and longest trajectory to max salary: (1) a teacher advances to Level 2 after 3 years, and (2) a teacher advances to Level 2 after 5 years.  Both cases assume that the teacher does not advance to Level 3 since Level 3 is not a requirement to remain licensed and teaching.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    New Mexico Dossier Guidelines
    2021-2023
  • Past Policies

    $735 when teachers advance to Level II at 3 years; $721 when teachers advance to Level II at 5 years

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    New Mexico Dossier Guidelines
    2021-2023

    $787 when teachers advance to Level II at 3 years; $774 when teachers advance to Level II at 5 years

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    New Mexico Statutes 22-10A-7; 22-10A-10; & 22-10A-11.

    $787 when teachers advance to Level II at 3 years; $774 when teachers advance to Level II at 5 years

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    New Mexico Statutes 22-10A-7; 22-10A-10; & 22-10A-11.

 89,788 69%

Aldine Independent School District

 TX

$0; there is no indication that pay is differentiated by education

  • More information
    The district publishes new hire salary for those with 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of experience and the minimum, midpoint and maximum salary for veteran district teachers. There is no indication that there is additional pay for educational attainment.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 15, Sec. 3.B.

    District website: https://www.aldineisd.org/about/departments/human-resources/applicants/compensation-information/
66,854 87%

Alpine School District

 UT

$11,704

 81,715 16%

Anchorage School District

 AK

$823

  • More information
    Teachers with a MA degree receive a 1.25% annual supplement. NCTQ is making the assumption that the supplement is based on the BA salary at the same step.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 9, 110.B.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $811

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 9, 110.B.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $9,694

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $9,504

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

 46,115 19%

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

 MD

$13,221

 83,300 32%

Anoka-Hennepin School District

 MN

$12,590

 38,802 32%

Arlington Independent School District

 TX

$1,500

 59,900 73%

Atlanta Public Schools

 GA

$6,385

 52,377 75%

Aurora Public Schools

 CO

$6,228

 39,872 66%

Austin Independent School District

 TX

$1,000 (based on new hire schedule)

  • More information
    Analysis is based solely on Austin's base salary for new hires and does not take into account any of the base building salary increases for which teachers are eligible under the Professional Pathways for Teachers (PPfT) (pp. 24-26 of the 2022 2023 Compensation Manual and https://www.austinisd.org/hc/employee-effectiveness/compensation).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 16 & 17.

    District website: https://www.austinisd.org/hc/careers/compensation
80,032 53%

Baltimore City Public School System

 MD

$9,640 (based on new hire salary placement; see "more information")

  • More information
    See also https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/career-pathways

    The answer is based only on how teachers with bachelor's and master's degrees are placed on the new hire salary placement chart. After initial placement on the Career Pathway Salary Schedule, teachers advance to the next salary interval in a pathway by earning achievement units (AUs), which are awarded for professional development, strong evaluations, eligible coursework, etc. Teachers may advance from the Standard to the Professional Pathway either via earning 12 AUs to move from interval 5 of the Standard pathway to interval 1 of to Professional pathway or via an accelerated process (see district website for details). Movement to the Model or Lead pathways requires approval of the Professional Peer Review Committee; in addition, moving to the Lead pathway is considered a promotional opportunity.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 15 & 16, Art. 5.2.C.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $9,428 (based on new hire salary placement; see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 15 & 16, Art. 5.2.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    N/A; under Career Pathways, teachers are not compensated based on educational attainment. The average annual difference between the standard and professional pathways over 30 years is $28,607 (see footnote).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    pp. 20 & 21, Art. 5.2.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    N/A; under Career Pathways, teachers are not compensated based on educational attainment. The average annual difference between the standard and professional pathways over 30 years is $28,100 (see footnote).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    pp. 20 & 21, Art. 5.2.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

 79,297 100%

Baltimore County Public Schools

 MD

$20,783

 113,814 50%

Billings Public Schools

 MT

$12,260

 16,958 36%

Birmingham City Schools

 AL

$7,002

 23,041 83%

Bismarck Public Schools

 ND

$13,162

 13,197 23%

Boston Public Schools

 MA

$5,600

 51,433 ND%

Brevard Public Schools

 FL

$2,730

  • More information
    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based solely on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22 (2022-2023 Contract, p. 54, Art. XVII.A.). The annual salary increase amounts for Highly Effective and Effective ratings were not specified for 2022-2023 in the district materials to which NCTQ had access.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
73,734 49%

Bridgeport Public Schools

 CT

$9,066

 20,296 73%

Broward County Public Schools

 FL

$3,650 (degree must be in-field)

  • More information
    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. In 2022-2023, teachers rated Effective in the year prior receive a 3.75% salary adjustment and those who were rated Highly Effective receive a 5% salary adjustment. (2022-2025 Contract (2022-2023 School Year), pp. E-3 & E-4, App. E.).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2 (pdf).

    Contract
    June 30, 2022 - June 29, 2025 (2022-2023 School Year)
    p. E-2, App. E.3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
270,978 60%

Buffalo School District

 NY

$6,481

 32,891 73%

Burlington School District

 VT

$17,305

 3,834 46%

Capistrano Unified School District

 CA

$2,374

 47,135 25%

Champlain Valley School District

 VT

$9,770

 4,244 11%

Charleston County School District

 SC

$6,842

 49,769 57%

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

 NC

$0; pay is not differentiated by education (see "more information").

  • More information
    See also the district website: https://www.cmsk12.org/Page/8016

    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
147,638 58%

Cherry Creek School District

 CO

$11,251

 55,839 29%

Chesterfield County Public Schools

 VA

$3,519

 61,552 36%

Chicago Public Schools

 IL

$4,473

  • More information
    For teachers hired after January 1, 2017, an amount equal to the pension pick up will be added to the teacher's base salary; as a result, NCTQ's salary analysis is based on the salaries as listed under "total compensation" on the salary schedule.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 3-8.
  • Past Policies

    $4,326

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 3-8.

    $4,204

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 3-8.

    $4,135

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 3-8.

 358,453 78%

Cincinnati Public Schools

 OH

$6,582

 34,802 7%

Clark County School District

 NV

N/A; there are not salary lanes that correspond with a BA or MA (see "more information")

  • More information
    See also the Professional Growth System Reference Guide.

    The Clark County salary schedule does not have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. Teachers advance one step annually and one column every 3 years (or 2 years if meeting specified criteria), as long as they have earned 225 contact hours through designated coursework or professional development, etc. NCTQ was unable to determine if it's the norm for teachers to accrue the 225 contract hours every three years so that they may advance to a new column.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 33-45, Art. 26.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
330,225 69%

Clayton County Public Schools

 GA

$7,146

 54,840 93%

Cleveland Metropolitan School District

 OH

$0 (salary is not differentiated by educational attainment)

  • More information
    The salary schedule is comprised of levels and is neither based on experience nor educational attainment. Teachers will advance one level after two consecutive years of a Developing or higher evaluation rating.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 142, Art. 31, Sec. 3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
37,617 ND%

Cobb County School District

 GA

$9,075

 111,854 41%

Columbus City Schools

 OH

$6,235

 48,925 ND%

Conroe Independent School District

 TX

$1,800 (based on hiring schedule)

 62,837 40%

Corona-Norco Unified School District

 CA

$7,529

 52,877 45%

Cumberland County Schools

 NC

$0; pay is not differentiated by education (see "more information").

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
50,879 76%

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District

 TX

$2,000 (based on hiring schedule)

 116,512 54%

Dallas Independent School District

 TX

N/A; neither the new hire schedule nor the TEI schedule is based on education. The new hire schedule is based solely on prior experience and the TEI schedule on effectiveness level (see "more information").

  • More information
    Salary for teachers in their first year with the district is based solely on years of experience. After the first year, salary is determined by effectiveness level. The Teacher Effectiveness Initiative Salary schedule contains a salary amount for each effectiveness level; education and experience are not a factor in determining annual salary. To reach the Proficient II effectiveness level or higher and the corresponding compensation, teachers must go through the Distinguished Teacher Review process, which includes a review of quality of instruction, leadership, lifelong learning, and contributions to the profession.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 10.

    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/
155,119 86%

Davis School District

 UT

$4,520

 74,289 19%

Dayton Public Schools

 OH

$6,511

 12,537 ND%

DeKalb County School District

 GA

$6,581

 99,166 73%

Denver Public Schools

 CO

$7,008

 92,039 65%

Des Moines Public Schools

 IA

$6,402

 33,167 78%

DeSoto County School District

 MS

$3,172

 34,392 52%

Detroit Public Schools Community District

 MI

$8,320

 49,534 86%

District of Columbia Public Schools

 DC

$14,590

  • More information
    Analysis based solely on DC's base salary, assumes an acceptable evaluation rating, and does not take into account accelerated advancement on the base pay salary scale through LIFT or additional earnings due to DC's IMPACTplus performance pay plan.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2018-2023
  • Past Policies

    $11,513

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2018
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2018

    $10,748

    Document in effect: October 01, 2011 - June 30, 2017
    Salary Schedule
    2011-2017

    $10,610 (based solely on DC's base salary, assumes an acceptable evaluation rating, and does not take into account accelerated advancement on the base pay salary scale through LIFT or additional earnings due to DC's IMPACTplus performance pay plan)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2014 - June 30, 2015
    Salary Schedule
    2014-2015

 48,568 ND%

Douglas County School District

 CO

$8,798

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 11.
  • Past Policies

    N/A; educational attainment is only a factor in determining initial pay (see "more information"). The Salary Range structure has two salary ranges for teachers (General and Hard to Hire) that dictate pay based on experience and teaching position.

    N/A; educational attainment is only a factor in determining initial pay (see "more information"). The Salary Range structure has two salary ranges for teachers (General and Hard to Hire) that dictate pay based on experience and teaching position.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    N/A; educational attainment is only a factor in determining initial pay (see "more information"). The Salary Range structure has two salary ranges (General and Hard to Hire) for teachers that dictate pay based on experience and teaching position.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2020
    Compensation FAQs
    2018-2020

 67,591 12%

Duval County Public Schools

 FL

$1,000 (based on initial salary placement)

  • More information
    Once initial pay is established in the first year of teaching, future salary increases are based on earned performance incentives. In 2022-2023, Highly Effective teachers receive $2,001, Effective teachers receive $1,000.50 and teachers rated less than Effective are not eligible for salary increases. 2022-2023 salary increases are based on 2021-2022 final summative evaluation ratings.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
130,229 51%

El Paso Independent School District

 TX

$2,500 (based on new hire schedule)

 57,315 75%

Elk Grove Unified School District

 CA

$18,529

 62,865 54%

Fairfax County Public Schools

 VA

$11,288

 187,797 29%

Forsyth County Schools

 GA

$7,075

 49,346 15%

Fort Bend Independent School District

 TX

$1,100 (based on new hire schedule)

 76,122 43%

Fort Wayne Community Schools

 IN

$2,585

 29,404 61%

Fort Worth Independent School District

 TX

$1,400 (based on new hire salary schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 25, Sec. II.
  • Past Policies

    $1,244 (based on new hire salary schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $1,271 (based on new hire salary schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 18, Sec. II.

    $1,274 (based on new hire salary schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 18, Sec. II.

 84,510 86%

Fresno Unified School District

 CA

$15,178

  • More information
    Certified teachers with only a BA and no additional credits are placed on Class 1, Level 1. In order to advance beyond this point, a teacher must earn at least 30 additional credits beyond a BA.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $15,408

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $14,132

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $13,732

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

 71,126 87%

Frisco Independent School District

 TX

$1,000 (based on new hire schedule)

 60,182 13%

Fulton County Schools

 GA

$6,830

 94,491 44%

Garland Independent School District

 TX

$1,300 (based on hew hire schedule)

 55,987 65%

Granite School District

 UT

$10,608

 66,767 55%

Greenville County Schools

 SC

$6,875

 76,158 48%

Guilford County Schools

 NC

$0, pay is not differentiated by education (see "more information")

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
72,950 65%

Gwinnett County Public Schools

 GA

$7,304

 179,758 53%

Hawaii Department of Education

 HI

$5,342 (based on the assumption that a teacher completes a State Approved Education Program and begins on step 5)

  • More information
    A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
181,278 46%

Henrico County Public Schools

 VA

$3,520

 51,523 46%

Hillsborough County Public Schools

 FL

$0 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment on the performance schedule)

 220,252 59%

Houston Independent School District

 TX

$0 (based on placement schedule); pay is not differentiated by educational attainment

 209,772 80%

Howard County Public School System

 MD

$22,914

 57,907 19%

Indianapolis Public Schools

 IN

$0, pay is not differentiated by educational attainment

  • More information
    The district only specifies a salary range, providing the minimum and maximum salary for teachers. Evaluation rating, experience and academic need determine if a teacher is eligible for a base salary increase. Those rated Highly Effective receive $1,290 and those rated Effective receive $1,000. Special education and STEM teachers receive $510. Teachers receive $510 for a year of experience, those with 2-10 years of service in the district receive $420 and those completing 11 or more years of service receive $260. Teachers with a rating of Ineffective or Improvement Necessary are ineligible for a base salary increase. Educational attainment is not a factor in salary determination.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
26,410 65%

Jackson Public Schools

 MS

$3,419

 23,935 100%

Jeffco Public Schools

 CO

$5,788

  • More information
    Teachers rated Highly Effective or Effective will advance on the salary schedule. Probationary teachers will also advance on the salary schedule if they receive a Partially Effective evaluation rating or better in their first two years of teaching. While the salary schedule notes that steps and years of experience do not necessarily align, for our calculations we assumed a teacher would advance a step each year for an Effective or Highly Effective rating.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/careers/employee-compensation/licensed-educator-compensation
  • Past Policies

    $6,730

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/careers/employee-compensation/licensed-educator-compensation

    $6,534

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/employment/salaries

    $6,374

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/employment/salaries

 84,631 31%

Jefferson County Public Schools

 KY

$5,954

 97,936 56%

Jefferson Parish Public School System

 LA

$500

  • More information
    The salary analysis is based solely on the district's base salary and does not take into account any of the additional earnings via the supplemental pay opportunities for evaluation rating or school and subject area assignments.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2 (pdf).
48,254 61%

Jordan School District

 UT

$4,375

  • More information
    While there is not a dedicated lane for teachers with a MA, those who hold the degree begin on Level 6 of the salary schedule.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
56,176 21%

Kanawha County Schools

 WV

$3,049

 25,764 51%

Kansas City Public Schools, MO

 MO

$7,531

 14,978 99%

Katy Independent School District

 TX

$1,200 (based on new hire schedule)

 79,913 31%

Klein Independent School District

 TX

$1,000 (based on hiring schedule)

 53,328 45%

Knox County Schools

 TN

$3,312

 60,854 ND%

Laramie County School District 1

 WY

$8,411

 1,051 37%

Lewisville Independent School District

 TX

$1,000 (based on new hire schedule)

 52,218 35%

Little Rock School District

 AR

$5,499

 23,368 72%

Long Beach Unified School District

 CA

$9,473

 72,661 68%

Los Angeles Unified School District

 CA

$8,958

 492,842 79%

Loudoun County Public Schools

 VA

$5,922

 81,906 18%

Manchester School District

 NH

$4,896

 13,452 58%

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

 TN

$4,642

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
  • Past Policies

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

    $1,250 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2020

    $0 (pay is not differentiated by education)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2014 - June 30, 2017
    Salary Schedule
    2014-2017

 112,125 ND%

Mesa Public Schools

 AZ

$1,000 - in addition to the MA differential, teachers also earn $65 per credit hour for graduate coursework beyond a bachelor's degree, up to a maximum of 45 credits.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023*

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
    p. 1 (pdf).

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
62,981 55%

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools

 TN

$5,382

 84,667 ND%

Miami-Dade County Public Schools

 FL

$3,100

 350,434 69%

Milwaukee Public Schools

 WI

$8,131 (based on new hire salary)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $4,464 (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $4,409 (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $4,409 (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

 75,431 77%

Minneapolis Public Schools

 MN

$7,135

 35,580 57%

Mobile County Public Schools

 AL

$8,115

 53,967 70%

Montgomery County Public Schools

 MD

$23,834

 162,680 33%

New Haven Public Schools

 CT

$2,251

 20,180 71%

New York City Department of Education

 NY

$7,582

 922,935 72%

Newark Public Schools

 NJ

$2,000

 35,665 74%

NOLA Public Schools

 LA

$840 (based on base pay only)

  • More information
    Answer only reflects salary advancement for years of experience and does not take into account any additional salary earnings for demand or performance. The vast majority of public schools in New Orleans are charter schools, which have autonomy to manage their own compensation policies. As a result, there is not one uniform salary schedule for all public schools in the city. (District website: https://nolapublicschools.com/about/whoweare/governance). Per page 3 (pdf) of the Salary Manual, "NOLA Public Schools Salary Manual is intended to facilitate compensation communications within the district and to serve as a guide for administering salaries."
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 9 & 10 (pdf).
4,642 54%

Norfolk Public Schools

 VA

$3,500

 30,087 72%

North East Independent School District

 TX

$1,800; while the district does not utilize a salary schedule, they do provide a salary differential for teachers with a MA (differential amounts vary depending on specified criteria - see "more information").

  • More information
    Teachers holding a MA with a major or specialization in their current teaching assignment, Curriculum and Instruction, or Teaching, receive an annual stipend of $1,800. Teachers holding a MA with a major or specialization not in their current teaching assignment, Curriculum and Instruction, or Teaching, receive an annual stipend of $800. Teachers holding a MA in any area receive an annual stipend of $400.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
65,186 48%

Northside Independent School District

 TX

$1,210 (based on new hire schedule; see "more information")

  • More information
    Although there is a flat $1,500 stipend for a MA degree, teachers are not eligible for differential pay until experience step 6; thus, the average difference between the master's and bachelor's salary is $1,210.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
106,501 49%

Oakland Unified School District

 CA

$951

 36,373 73%

Oklahoma City Public Schools

 OK

$1,877

 37,530 85%

Omaha Public Schools

 NE

$9,723

 53,194 72%

Orange County Public Schools

 FL

$3,405

  • More information
    While neither the contract nor the salary schedule address state law, after initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. Per the 2022-2023 edition of the 2021-2024 contract (p. 71, Art. XVI.A.2 & 3.), in 2022-2023, teachers rated Effective receive an additional $1,800 and those rated Highly Effective receive an additional $2,425.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $3,342

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2022

    $2,864

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

    $2,815

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    Contract
    July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021
    pp. 67 & 68, Art. XVI.A.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

 209,089 52%

Osceola County School District

 FL

$2,900

  • More information
    In accordance with state law, FL Statute 1012.22, evaluation rating determines level advancement on the salary schedule. Teachers rated Highly Effective in 2021-2022 receive a $1,700 salary increase by advancing 34 levels on the salary schedule, those rated Effective receive a $1,250 increase by advancing 25 levels, and teachers who are "grandfathered" (Professional Service Contract or Continuing Contract status) and rated either Highly Effective or Effective receive a $1,300 increase by advancing 26 levels.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
68,554 44%

Pasadena Independent School District

 TX

$1,000 (based on schedule for new hires)

 53,291 86%

Pasco County Schools

 FL

$2,700 (based on initial salary placement for new hires)

 75,048 54%

Pinellas County Schools

 FL

$2,180 (based on new hire placement schedule)

 100,948 50%

Pittsburgh Public Schools

 PA

$0 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

  • More information
    The footnote on the salary schedule indicates that Art. 95 addresses advanced study credit. Art. 95 was not revised in the 2020-2024 Tentative Agreement; thus, the information from p. 1, B of the 2017-2020 Tentative Agreement still stands. That agreement notes that there is a single lane for all teachers hired after July 1, 2010, with the top salary step being equal to the top salary step of the grandfathered MA lane. Furthermore, the Fact Finder Report for the 2017-2020 contract indicates that there should be no additional pay for advanced degrees for those hired after 2010 (pp. 1 &2, II: https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Labor-Management-Relations/plrb/fact-finding/2017/Documents/Pittsburgh%20SD%2088-17-30%20W.pdf).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
22,567 96%

Plano Independent School District

 TX

$2,000 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $2,000 (based only on the minimum salary) [see "more information]

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

    $2,000 (based only on the minimum and maximum salaries for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

 53,057 32%

Polk County Public Schools

 FL

$3,162

 105,648 52%

Portland Public Schools, ME

 ME

N/A; there are no lanes that directly correspond to a BA or MA

  • More information
    While Portland does not utilize a traditional salary schedule, teachers advance one step each year; however, the schedule does not have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. To change lanes, teachers must complete a minimum number of years on their current lane and earn a minum number of salary contact hours (SCH). SCH are earned via courses, workshops, learning projects, curriculum development, action research, etc. Advancing from Lane 1 to 2 or Lane 2 to 3 requires 3 years and 180 SCH. Advancing from Lane 3 to 4 or Lane 4 to 5 requires 4 years and 225 SCH.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    August 26, 2022 - August 31, 2025
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
6,764 52%

Portland Public Schools, OR

 OR

$9,782

 46,924 36%

Prince George's County Public Schools

 MD

$19,142

 132,657 66%

Prince William County Public Schools

 VA

$6,000

  • More information
    Although the district publishes a new hire schedule, their full schedule shows both the new hire placement and the full salary trajectory of a new hire throughout his/her career.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $5,868

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $5,742

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $5,742

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

 90,843 42%

Providence Public School District

 RI

$3,355

 23,699 85%

Red Clay Consolidated School District

 DE

$11,440

 15,414 ND%

Richmond Public Schools

 VA

$3,063

 24,763 88%

Rochester City School District

 NY

$3,275

 27,044 89%

Round Rock ISD

 TX

$1,000

 50,387 28%

Sacramento City Unified School District

 CA

$9,661

 42,196 71%

San Antonio Independent School District

 TX

$2,000 (based on schedule for new hires)

 48,745 90%

San Bernardino City Unified School District

 CA

$10,237

 48,769 89%

San Diego Unified School District

 CA

$4,945

 102,884 58%

San Francisco Unified School District

 CA

$5,929

 52,417 53%

Santa Ana Unified School District

 CA

$36,316

 46,923 84%

School District of Lee County

 FL

$2,531.25

 94,410 49%

School District of Manatee County

 FL

$1,500 (based on placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $1,200 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $937 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 9 (pdf).

    $937 (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 9 (pdf).

 49,301 52%

School District of Palm Beach County

 FL

$3,000

 194,172 59%

School District of Philadelphia

 PA

$7,612

 128,647 100%

Seattle Public Schools

 WA

$22,063

 55,271 31%

Seminole County Public Schools

 FL

$4,125 (based on new hire placement schedule)

 68,269 48%

Sioux Falls School District

 SD

$5,853

  • More information
    While there is not a dedicated lane for a teacher with a MA, a teacher holding a MA degree is placed one row beyond where his/her experience warrants. Additionally, an MA degree is a requirement for teachers to advance to certain steps on the schedule.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $6,835

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $7,742

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

24,968 44%

Springfield Public School District, MO

 MO

$8,746

 25,641 55%

St. Louis Public Schools

 MO

$9,047

 21,814 99%

St. Paul Public Schools

 MN

$15,507

 36,888 66%

Stockton Unified School District

 CA

$10,119

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 4 & 7 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $10,102

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 4 & 7 (pdf).

    $9,455

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 4 & 7 (pdf).

    $9,342

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2020
    pp. 4 & 7 (pdf).

 37,502 74%

Toledo Public Schools

 OH

$9,780

 23,153 12%

Tulsa Public Schools

 OK

$1,890

 36,512 82%

Virginia Beach City Public Schools

 VA

$3,050

 68,624 39%

Volusia County Schools

 FL

$3,229 (based on placement schedule; see "more information")

  • More information
    For NCTQ's analysis, tiers were translated to years of experience (i.e. Tier A = 0 years of experience; Tier U = 10 years of experience) although in the materials to which NCTQ has access, it is not specified if this is how the tiers work. Additionally, while a new teacher with a BA comes in at the same salary, regardless of years of experience, on the placement schedule, a teacher with a MA receives a higher stipend rate at 3 years' experience or at 6 years' experience.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 7 & 8.
63,223 64%

Wake County School District

 NC

$0; pay is not differentiated by education (see "more information").

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
161,784 33%

Washoe County Public Schools

 NV

$10,445

 67,113 46%

West Ada School District

 ID

$3,726 (based on new hire placement)

  • More information
    Teachers on the BA+24 and MA lanes must not only meet those educational attainment requirements but they must also possess a Professional Endorsement to be on those lanes. If a teacher has a BA+24 or MA but does not hold a Professional Endorsement then they will be on the BA lane. Step advancement is contingent only on annual negotiations; if negotiated, teachers will advance a step.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $3,839 (based on new hire placement)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $4,923

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    Idaho Statute 33-1201A: https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title33/T33CH12/SECT33-1201A/

    $4,331

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    Idaho Statute 33-1201A: https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title33/T33CH12/SECT33-1201A/

 40,205 22%

Wichita Public Schools

 KS

$8,987

 48,916 77%

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

 NC

$0; pay is not differentiated by education (see "more information")

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
54,707 61%
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Number of completed years of experience for a teacher with a bachelor's and/or master's degree to reach maximum salary

Graph reflects 2020-2021 salary data. The "other" category is comprised of districts without a salary schedule; where experience is only one factor in salary advancement; where years to maximum salary is different for BA and MA; etc.
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Methodology for Number of completed years of experience for a teacher with a bachelor's and/or master's degree to reach maximum salary

The responses here reflect the number of steps minus one it takes to reach maximum salary (i.e., there are no further salary increases) in the BA and MA lanes. If a salary schedule has the same maximum salary for Steps 25-30 our answer will be year 24, despite the fact that the schedule itself lists the same salary until step 30. Additionally, the answer given assumes no step freezes. NCTQ assumes that steps and years of experience align (i.e., that a teacher advances a step each year), unless the district provides clear evidence that years of experience and steps do not align.

Albuquerque Public Schools

 NM

49 when a teacher advances to Level II at 3 years or at 5 years

  • More information
    See also: FAQs: Three-Tiered Licensure Systems (https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/licensure-frequently-asked-questions/) and Teacher License Advancement (https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/teacher-license-advancement/)

    Teachers on Licensure Level 1 can advance to Level 2 after 3 years but must do so after 5 five years to remain teaching.  Advancement to each level requires that teachers meet various, specified criteria.  Teachers can choose to remain on Level 2 for their career or can meet specified criteria to move to Level 3.  As such, our calculations take two approaches to show the shortest and longest trajectory to max salary: (1) a teacher advances to Level 2 after 3 years, and (2) a teacher advances to Level 2 after 5 years.  Both cases assume that the teacher does not advance to Level 3 since Level 3 is not a requirement to remain licensed and teaching.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    New Mexico Dossier Guidelines
    2021-2023
89,788 69%

Aldine Independent School District

 TX

N/A; the district does not utilize a salary schedule.

  • More information
    The district publishes new hire salary for those with 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of experience and the minimum, midpoint and maximum salary for veteran district teachers. There is no indication that there is additional pay for educational attainment.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 15, Sec. 3.B.

    District website: https://www.aldineisd.org/about/departments/human-resources/applicants/compensation-information/
66,854 87%

Alpine School District

 UT

Bachelor's lane: 11; Master's lane: 26

 81,715 16%

Anchorage School District

 AK

10

  • More information
    Teachers with a MA degree receive a 1.25% annual supplement. NCTQ is making the assumption that the supplement is based on the BA salary at the same step.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 9, 110.B.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
46,115 19%

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

 MD

Bachelor's lane: 12; Master's lane: 24

 83,300 32%

Anoka-Hennepin School District

 MN

Bachelor's lane: 21; Master's lane: 23

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    Bachelor's lane: 20; Master's lane: 23

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    Bachelor's lane: 20; Master's lane: 23

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    Bachelor's lane: 20; Master's lane: 23

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

 38,802 32%

Arlington Independent School District

 TX

30

 59,900 73%

Atlanta Public Schools

 GA

28

 52,377 75%

Aurora Public Schools

 CO

24

 39,872 66%

Austin Independent School District

 TX

30 (based on new hire schedule)

  • More information
    Analysis is based solely on Austin's base salary for new hires and does not take into account any of the base building salary increases for which teachers are eligible under the Professional Pathways for Teachers (PPfT) (pp. 24-26 of the 2022 2023 Compensation Manual and https://www.austinisd.org/hc/employee-effectiveness/compensation).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 16 & 17.

    District website: https://www.austinisd.org/hc/careers/compensation
80,032 53%

Baltimore City Public School System

 MD

Bachelor's lane: 20; Master's lane: 21 (based on new hire salary placement; see "more information")

  • More information
    See also https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/career-pathways

    The answer is based only on maximum years of completed experience for those teachers with bachelor's and master's degrees who are placed on the new hire salary placement chart. After initial placement on the Career Pathway Salary Schedule, teachers advance to the next salary interval in a pathway by earning achievement units (AUs), which are awarded for professional development, strong evaluations, eligible coursework, etc. Teachers may advance from the Standard to the Professional Pathway either via earning 12 AUs to move from interval 5 of the Standard pathway to interval 1 of to Professional pathway or via an accelerated process (see district website for details). Movement to the Model or Lead pathways requires approval of the Professional Peer Review Committee; in addition, moving to the Lead pathway is considered a promotional opportunity.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 15 & 16, Art. 5.2.C.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
79,297 100%

Baltimore County Public Schools

 MD

Bachelor's lane: 8; Master's lane: 28

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    Bachelor's lane: 9; Master's lane: 29

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    Bachelor's lane: 9; Master's lane: 29

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    Bachelor's lane: 9; Master's lane: 29

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

 113,814 50%

Billings Public Schools

 MT

14

 16,958 36%

Birmingham City Schools

 AL

26

 23,041 83%

Bismarck Public Schools

 ND

Bachelor's lane: 9; Master's lane: 25

 13,197 23%

Boston Public Schools

 MA

8

 51,433 ND%

Brevard Public Schools

 FL

0; new hires receive credit for up to 20 years of experience; however, the initial placement salary is the same for new teachers regardless of how many years of experience the teacher has (based on initial placement schedule)

  • More information
    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based solely on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22 (2022-2023 Contract, p. 54, Art. XVII.A.). The annual salary increase amounts for Highly Effective and Effective ratings were not specified for 2022-2023 in the district materials to which NCTQ had access.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    28 (based on initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    28 (based on initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    28 (based on initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 2 & 4 (pdf).

 73,734 49%

Bridgeport Public Schools

 CT

15

 20,296 73%

Broward County Public Schools

 FL

20 (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule)

  • More information
    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. In 2022-2023, teachers rated Effective in the year prior receive a 3.75% salary adjustment and those who were rated Highly Effective receive a 5% salary adjustment. (2022-2025 Contract (2022-2023 School Year), pp. E-3 & E-4, App. E.).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2 (pdf).

    Contract
    June 30, 2022 - June 29, 2025 (2022-2023 School Year)
    p. E-2, App. E.3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
270,978 60%

Buffalo School District

 NY

25

 32,891 73%

Burlington School District

 VT

Bachelor's lane: 7; Master's lane: 12

 3,834 46%

Capistrano Unified School District

 CA

10

  • More information
    10 years to maximum salary is based upon a teacher with a BA (0-44 units) or with a BA and 0-44 units plus the MA stipend. A teacher with 45 or more units beyond a BA will take longer to reach the maximum pay.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
47,135 25%

Champlain Valley School District

 VT

Bachelor's lane: 14; Master's lane: 17

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    Bachelor's lane: 13; Master's lane: 16

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    Bachelor's lane: 14; Master's lane: 17

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    Bachelor's lane: 14; Master's lane: 17

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

4,244 11%

Charleston County School District

 SC

30

 49,769 57%

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

 NC

31 (based only on the BA schedule)

  • More information
    See also the district website: https://www.cmsk12.org/Page/8016

    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
147,638 58%

Cherry Creek School District

 CO

29

 55,839 29%

Chesterfield County Public Schools

 VA

35

 61,552 36%

Chicago Public Schools

 IL

30

  • More information
    For teachers hired after January 1, 2017, an amount equal to the pension pick up will be added to the teacher's base salary; as a result, NCTQ's salary analysis is based on the salaries as listed under "total compensation" on the salary schedule.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 3-8.
  • Past Policies

    29

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 3-8.

    28

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 3-8.

    27

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 3-8.

 358,453 78%

Cincinnati Public Schools

 OH

29

 34,802 7%

Clark County School District

 NV

4, based on the assumption that a teacher with experience begins on Column I, Step F (the starting salary in 2022-2023) and does not advance beyond Column I (educational attainment does not factor into salary placement)

  • More information
    See also the Professional Growth System Reference Guide.

    The Clark County salary schedule does not have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. Teachers advance one step annually and one column every 3 years (or 2 years if meeting specified criteria), as long as they have earned 225 contact hours through designated coursework or professional development, etc. NCTQ was unable to determine if it's the norm for teachers to accrue the 225 contract hours every three years so that they may advance to a new column.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 33-45, Art. 26.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    9, based on the assumption that a teacher with experience begins on Column I, Step A and does not advance beyond Column I (educational attainment does not factor into salary placement)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 33-45, Art. 26.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    9, based on the assumption that a teacher with experience begins on Lane I, Step A and does not advance beyond Lane I (educational attainment does not factor into salary placement)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2021 with 2019-2021 Amendment
    pp. 35-45, Art. 26.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    9, based on the assumption that a teacher with experience begins on Lane I, Step A and does not advance beyond Lane I (educational attainment does not factor into salary placement)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2021 with 2019-2021 Amendment
    pp. 35-45, Art. 26.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

 330,225 69%

Clayton County Public Schools

 GA

30

 54,840 93%

Cleveland Metropolitan School District

 OH

32 (educational attainment and experience are not factors in salary advancement; see "more information")

  • More information
    The salary schedule is comprised of levels and is neither based on experience nor educational attainment. Teachers will advance one level after two consecutive years of a Developing or higher evaluation rating. Number of years to maximum salary assumes a teacher consistently receives a Developing or better rating every year and consistently advances on the salary schedule in this manner.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 142, Art. 31, Sec. 3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
37,617 ND%

Cobb County School District

 GA

29

 111,854 41%

Columbus City Schools

 OH

Bachelor's lane: 30; Master's lane: 31

 48,925 ND%

Conroe Independent School District

 TX

25 (based on hiring schedule)

 62,837 40%

Corona-Norco Unified School District

 CA

Bachelor's lane: 7; Master's lane: 8

 52,877 45%

Cumberland County Schools

 NC

25 (based only on the BA lane)

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
50,879 76%

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District

 TX

40 (based on hiring schedule)

 116,512 54%

Dallas Independent School District

 TX

10 (based on the new hire schedule)

  • More information
    Salary for teachers in their first year with the district is based solely on years of experience. After the first year, salary is determined by effectiveness level. The Teacher Effectiveness Initiative Salary schedule contains a salary amount for each effectiveness level; education and experience are not a factor in determining annual salary. To reach the Proficient II effectiveness level or higher and the corresponding compensation, teachers must go through the Distinguished Teacher Review process, which includes a review of quality of instruction, leadership, lifelong learning, and contributions to the profession.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 10.

    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/
155,119 86%

Davis School District

 UT

Bachelor's lane: 39; Master's lane: 34

 74,289 19%

Dayton Public Schools

 OH

18

 12,537 ND%

DeKalb County School District

 GA

29

 99,166 73%

Denver Public Schools

 CO

19

 92,039 65%

Des Moines Public Schools

 IA

20

  • More information
    NCTQ's analysis assumes a teacher earns the required training increments to advance beyond Step 10.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
33,167 78%

DeSoto County School District

 MS

35

 34,392 52%

Detroit Public Schools Community District

 MI

4

 49,534 86%

District of Columbia Public Schools

 DC

Bachelor's lane: 15; Master's lane: 20

  • More information
    Analysis based solely on DC's base salary, assumes an acceptable evaluation rating, and does not take into account accelerated advancement on the base pay salary scale through LIFT or additional earnings due to DC's IMPACTplus performance pay plan.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2018-2023
48,568 ND%

Douglas County School District

 CO

Bachelor's lane: 14; Master's lane: 19

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 11.
  • Past Policies

    N/A; the Salary Range structure only specifies the minimum and maximum salaries available to teachers. Educational attainment is only a factor in determining base salary upon initial hire; after hire, the district does not provide additional pay for educational attainment.

    N/A; the Salary Range structure only specifies the minimum and maximum salaries available to teachers. Educational attainment is only a factor in determining base salary upon initial hire; after hire, the district does not provide additional pay for educational attainment.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    N/A; the Salary Range structure only specifies entry level pay, experienced hire range pay, the midpoint, and the internal range cap.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2020
    Compensation FAQs
    2018-2020

 67,591 12%

Duval County Public Schools

 FL

26 (based only on initial salary placement)

  • More information
    Once initial pay is established in the first year of teaching, future salary increases are based on earned performance incentives. In 2022-2023, Highly Effective teachers receive $2,001, Effective teachers receive $1,000.50 and teachers rated less than Effective are not eligible for salary increases. 2022-2023 salary increases are based on 2021-2022 final summative evaluation ratings.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
130,229 51%

El Paso Independent School District

 TX

30 (based on new hire schedule)

 57,315 75%

Elk Grove Unified School District

 CA

21

 62,865 54%

Fairfax County Public Schools

 VA

26

 187,797 29%

Forsyth County Schools

 GA

25

 49,346 15%

Fort Bend Independent School District

 TX

40 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    25 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    25 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    25 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

 76,122 43%

Fort Wayne Community Schools

 IN

Bachelor's lane: 19; Master's lane: 26

 29,404 61%

Fort Worth Independent School District

 TX

30 (based on new hire salary schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 25, Sec. II.
  • Past Policies

    32 (based on new hire salary schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    32 (based on new hire salary schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 18, Sec. II.

    32 (based on new hire salary schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 18, Sec. II.

 84,510 86%

Fresno Unified School District

 CA

Bachelor's lane: 1 (a teacher must earn additional credits beyond a BA to increase his/her salary); Master's lane: 14

  • More information
    Certified teachers with only a BA and no additional credits are placed on Class 1, Level 1. In order to advance beyond this point, a teacher must earn at least 30 additional credits beyond a BA.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
71,126 87%

Frisco Independent School District

 TX

25 (based on new hire schedule)

 60,182 13%

Fulton County Schools

 GA

26

 94,491 44%

Garland Independent School District

 TX

25 (based on new hire schedule)

 55,987 65%

Granite School District

 UT

14

 66,767 55%

Greenville County Schools

 SC

34

 76,158 48%

Guilford County Schools

 NC

25 (based only on the BA schedule)

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    36 (based only on the BA schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    35 (based only on the BA schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    36 (based only on the BA schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2018
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2018

 72,950 65%

Gwinnett County Public Schools

 GA

30

 179,758 53%

Hawaii Department of Education

 HI

11 years if a teacher completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; 14 years if a teacher begins his/her career without completing a State Approved Teacher Education Program but completes it within the first 3 years

  • More information
    A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level. There is a step freeze in 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 (2021-2023 CBA, p. 68, Art. XX.C).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
181,278 46%

Henrico County Public Schools

 VA

30

 51,523 46%

Hillsborough County Public Schools

 FL

23

 220,252 59%

Houston Independent School District

 TX

40 (based on placement schedule; pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

 209,772 80%

Howard County Public School System

 MD

Bachelor's lane: 8; Masters' lane: 21

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    Bachelor's lane: 11; Masters' lane: 25

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    Bachelor's lane: 11; Masters' lane: 24

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    Bachelor's lane: 11; Masters' lane: 25

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

 57,907 19%

Indianapolis Public Schools

 IN

N/A; the district provides only a salary range, specifying minimum and maximum salary as well as requirements for base pay increases (see "more information").

  • More information
    The district only specifies a salary range, providing the minimum and maximum salary for teachers. Evaluation rating, experience and academic need determine if a teacher is eligible for a base salary increase. Those rated Highly Effective receive $1,290 and those rated Effective receive $1,000. Special education and STEM teachers receive $510. Teachers receive $510 for a year of experience, those with 2-10 years of service in the district receive $420 and those completing 11 or more years of service receive $260. Teachers with a rating of Ineffective or Improvement Necessary are ineligible for a base salary increase. Educational attainment is not a factor in salary determination.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
26,410 65%

Jackson Public Schools

 MS

35

 23,935 100%

Jeffco Public Schools

 CO

21

  • More information
    Teachers rated Highly Effective or Effective will advance on the salary schedule. Probationary teachers will also advance on the salary schedule if they receive a Partially Effective evaluation rating or better in their first two years of teaching. While the salary schedule notes that steps and years of experience do not necessarily align, for our calculations we assumed a teacher would advance a step each year for an Effective or Highly Effective rating.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/careers/employee-compensation/licensed-educator-compensation
  • Past Policies

    Bachelor's: 25; Master's: 24

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/careers/employee-compensation/licensed-educator-compensation

    Bachelor's: 25; Master's: 24

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/employment/salaries

    Bachelor's: 25; Master's: 24

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/employment/salaries

 84,631 31%

Jefferson County Public Schools

 KY

25

 97,936 56%

Jefferson Parish Public School System

 LA

25

  • More information
    The salary analysis is based solely on the district's base salary and does not take into account any of the additional earnings via the supplemental pay opportunities for evaluation rating or school and subject area assignments.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2 (pdf).
48,254 61%

Jordan School District

 UT

Bachelor's lane: 44; Master's lane: 39

  • More information
    While there is not a dedicated lane for teachers with a MA, those who hold the degree begin on Level 6 of the salary schedule.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
56,176 21%

Kanawha County Schools

 WV

35

 25,764 51%

Kansas City Public Schools, MO

 MO

Bachelor's lane: 17; Master's lane: 29

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    Bachelor's lane: 17; Master's lane: 24

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2022

    Bachelor's lane: 21; Master's lane: 25

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

    Bachelor's lane: 20; Master's lane: 24

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

 14,978 99%

Katy Independent School District

 TX

40 (based on new hire schedule)

 79,913 31%

Klein Independent School District

 TX

25 (based on hiring schedule)

 53,328 45%

Knox County Schools

 TN

20

 60,854 ND%

Laramie County School District 1

 WY

Bachelor's lane: 26; Master's lane: 27

 1,051 37%

Lewisville Independent School District

 TX

25 (based on new hire schedule)

 52,218 35%

Little Rock School District

 AR

Bachelor's lane: 16; Master's lane: 18

 23,368 72%

Long Beach Unified School District

 CA

29

 72,661 68%

Los Angeles Unified School District

 CA

9

 492,842 79%

Loudoun County Public Schools

 VA

29

 81,906 18%

Manchester School District

 NH

14

 13,452 58%

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

 TN

30

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
  • Past Policies

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

    10 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2020

    18

    Document in effect: July 01, 2014 - June 30, 2017
    Salary Schedule
    2014-2017

 112,125 ND%

Mesa Public Schools

 AZ

Unknown; the district's compensation worksheets do not specify a maximum number of years of experience for which a teacher will get salary credit.

 62,981 55%

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools

 TN

28

 84,667 ND%

Miami-Dade County Public Schools

 FL

N/A; the district only publishes the minimum and maximum salaries and does not utilize a salary schedule. Annual salary increases are based on evaluation rating, in accordance with state law (Florida Statute 1012.22).

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023
    p. 224, App. E, Sec. 3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
350,434 69%

Milwaukee Public Schools

 WI

Bachelor's lane: 16; Master's lane: 20 (based on new hire salary)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    11 (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    11 (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    11 (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

 75,431 77%

Minneapolis Public Schools

 MN

37

 35,580 57%

Mobile County Public Schools

 AL

35

 53,967 70%

Montgomery County Public Schools

 MD

Bachelor's lane: 9; Master's lane: 24

 162,680 33%

New Haven Public Schools

 CT

15

 20,180 71%

New York City Department of Education

 NY

22

 922,935 72%

Newark Public Schools

 NJ

18

 35,665 74%

NOLA Public Schools

 LA

31

  • More information
    Answer only reflects salary advancement for years of experience and does not take into account any additional salary earnings for demand or performance. The vast majority of public schools in New Orleans are charter schools, which have autonomy to manage their own compensation policies. As a result, there is not one uniform salary schedule for all public schools in the city. (District website: https://nolapublicschools.com/about/whoweare/governance). Per page 3 (pdf) of the Salary Manual, "NOLA Public Schools Salary Manual is intended to facilitate compensation communications within the district and to serve as a guide for administering salaries."
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 9 & 10 (pdf).
4,642 54%

Norfolk Public Schools

 VA

29

 30,087 72%

North East Independent School District

 TX

25 (for new hires)

 65,186 48%

Northside Independent School District

 TX

30 (based on new hire schedule)

 106,501 49%

Oakland Unified School District

 CA

31

 36,373 73%

Oklahoma City Public Schools

 OK

25

 37,530 85%

Omaha Public Schools

 NE

Bachelor's lane: 14; Master's lane: 19

 53,194 72%

Orange County Public Schools

 FL

N/A; the district only specifies minimum and maximum salaries (see "more information")

  • More information
    While neither the contract nor the salary schedule address state law, after initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. Per the 2022-2023 edition of the 2021-2024 contract (p. 71, Art. XVI.A.2 & 3.), in 2022-2023, teachers rated Effective receive an additional $1,800 and those rated Highly Effective receive an additional $2,425.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
209,089 52%

Osceola County School District

 FL

N/A; this non-traditional salary schedule contains over 700 levels and each level increases by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year.

  • More information
    In accordance with state law, FL Statute 1012.22, evaluation rating determines level advancement on the salary schedule. Teachers rated Highly Effective in 2021-2022 receive a $1,700 salary increase by advancing 34 levels on the salary schedule, those rated Effective receive a $1,250 increase by advancing 25 levels, and teachers who are "grandfathered" (Professional Service Contract or Continuing Contract status) and rated either Highly Effective or Effective receive a $1,300 increase by advancing 26 levels.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
68,554 44%

Pasadena Independent School District

 TX

30 (based on schedule for new hires)

 53,291 86%

Pasco County Schools

 FL

25 (based on initial salary placement for new hires)

 75,048 54%

Pinellas County Schools

 FL

30 (based on new hire placement schedule)

 100,948 50%

Pittsburgh Public Schools

 PA

11 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

  • More information
    The footnote on the salary schedule indicates that Art. 95 addresses advanced study credit. Art. 95 was not revised in the 2020-2024 Tentative Agreement; thus, the information from p. 1, B of the 2017-2020 Tentative Agreement still stands. That agreement notes that there is a single lane for all teachers hired after July 1, 2010, with the top salary step being equal to the top salary step of the grandfathered MA lane. Furthermore, the Fact Finder Report for the 2017-2020 contract indicates that there should be no additional pay for advanced degrees for those hired after 2010 (pp. 1 &2, II: https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Labor-Management-Relations/plrb/fact-finding/2017/Documents/Pittsburgh%20SD%2088-17-30%20W.pdf).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
22,567 96%

Plano Independent School District

 TX

25 (based on new hire schedule)

 53,057 32%

Polk County Public Schools

 FL

36 (based on the initial placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 5 - 7 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    33 (based on the initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 2 - 4 (pdf).

    33 (based on the initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 16 & 17 (pdf).

    33 (based on the initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 4 -6 (pdf).

 105,648 52%

Portland Public Schools, ME

 ME

Bachelor's degree: 9, based on the assumption that a teacher with a BA and no experience begins on Lane I, Step 2 and does not advance beyond Lane I. Master's degree: 5, based on the assumption that a teacher with a MA and no experience begins on Lane 1, Step 6 and does not advance beyond Lane I.

  • More information
    While Portland does not utilize a traditional salary schedule, teachers advance one step each year; however, the schedule does not have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. To change lanes, teachers must complete a minimum number of years on their current lane and earn a minum number of salary contact hours (SCH). SCH are earned via courses, workshops, learning projects, curriculum development, action research, etc. Advancing from Lane 1 to 2 or Lane 2 to 3 requires 3 years and 180 SCH. Advancing from Lane 3 to 4 or Lane 4 to 5 requires 4 years and 225 SCH. Because of the numerous ways and points at which teachers can advance lanes, for simplicity, the answer provided above assumes that a teacher remains in the same lane (i.e., does not earn salary contact hours) throughout his/her career in the district.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    August 26, 2022 - August 31, 2025
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • Past Policies

    Bachelor's degree: 9, based on the assumption that a teacher with a BA and no experience begins on Lane I, Step 1 and does not advance beyond Lane I. Master's degree: 6, based on the assumption that a teacher with a MA and no experience begins on Lane 1, Step 4 and does not advance beyond Lane I.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    August 26, 2019 - August 25, 2022
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Bachelor's degree: 9, based on the assumption that a teacher with a BA and no experience begins on Lane I, Step 1 and does not advance beyond Lane I. Master's degree: 6, based on the assumption that a teacher with a MA and no experience begins on Lane 1, Step 4 and does not advance beyond Lane I.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    August 26, 2019 - August 25, 2022
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Bachelor's degree: 9, based on the assumption that a teacher with a BA and no experience begins on Lane I, Step 1 and does not advance beyond Lane I. Master's degree: 6, based on the assumption that a teacher with a MA and no experience begins on Lane 1, Step 4 and does not advance beyond Lane I.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    August 26, 2019 - August 25, 2022
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

 6,764 52%

Portland Public Schools, OR

 OR

12

 46,924 36%

Prince George's County Public Schools

 MD

Bachelor's lane: 10; Master's lane: 19

 132,657 66%

Prince William County Public Schools

 VA

36

  • More information
    Although the district publishes a new hire schedule, their full schedule shows both the new hire placement and the full salary trajectory of a new hire throughout his/her career.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
90,843 42%

Providence Public School District

 RI

24

 23,699 85%

Red Clay Consolidated School District

 DE

25

 15,414 ND%

Richmond Public Schools

 VA

45

 24,763 88%

Rochester City School District

 NY

Bachelor's lane: 54; Master's lane: 52

  • More information
    Teachers with a master's degree are placed 2 steps higher on the salary schedule than their experience warrants.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
27,044 89%

Round Rock ISD

 TX

30 (based on new hire schedule)

 50,387 28%

Sacramento City Unified School District

 CA

Bachelor's: 7; Master's: 11

 42,196 71%

San Antonio Independent School District

 TX

30 (based on schedule for new hires)

 48,745 90%

San Bernardino City Unified School District

 CA

24

 48,769 89%

San Diego Unified School District

 CA

22

 102,884 58%

San Francisco Unified School District

 CA

Bachelor's lane: 12; Master's lane: 11

 52,417 53%

Santa Ana Unified School District

 CA

Bachelor's lane: 6; Master's lane: 25

 46,923 84%

School District of Lee County

 FL

20 (based on new hire placement schedule)

  • More information
    See also the Career Ladder Summary 2022-2023 and the district website: https://www.leeschools.net/our_district/departments/human_resources/compensation_labor_relations/career_ladder

    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. Annual contract teachers rated Highly Effective in FY22 received a base salary increase of $1,335 and those rated Effective received a base salary increase of $1,000. All other teachers received a base salary increase of $1,000, and teachers rated Needs Improvement/Developing or Unsatisfactory were not eligible for a performance-based increase. In addition, advancement on the Career Ladder salary schedule (performance-based salary schedule) occurs automatically on an annual basis for eligible employees who have met the requirements to move to the next Career Ladder level. Requirements fall into six categories: mentoring, experience, performance evaluations, professional development, certification, and participation.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025
    p. 51, Art. 10.02.(1) & (2) & p. 62, Art. 10.06.(1).

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
94,410 49%

School District of Manatee County

 FL

0 (based on placement schedule; see "more information")

  • More information
    Although the district's new teacher placement salary chart goes from 0 to 12 years' experience, the salary amount is the same regardless of the years of experience that a new teacher has; thus, a new teacher hits max salary for a new hire in their first year with the district.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
49,301 52%

School District of Palm Beach County

 FL

25 (based on the new hire placement schedule)

 194,172 59%

School District of Philadelphia

 PA

10

 128,647 100%

Seattle Public Schools

 WA

Bachelor's lane: 5; Master's lane: 11

 55,271 31%

Seminole County Public Schools

 FL

28 (based on new hire placement schedule)

  • More information
    Teachers with a Highly Effective rating receive a larger salary adjustment than those with an Effective rating & those with an Unsatisfactory rating are not eligible for a salary increase, in accordance with FL Statute 1012.22.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 52, Art. XX.D & p. 74, App. C.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
68,269 48%

Sioux Falls School District

 SD

Bachelor's lane: 13; Master's lane: 7

  • More information
    While there is not a dedicated lane for a teacher with a MA, a teacher holding a MA degree is placed one row beyond where his/her experience warrants. Additionally, an MA degree is a requirement for teachers to advance to certain steps on the schedule.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
24,968 44%

Springfield Public School District, MO

 MO

Bachelor's lane: 19; Master's lane: 29

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 6.
  • Past Policies

    Bachelor's lane: 13; Master's lane: 29

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 2 (pdf).

    Bachelor's lane: 13; Master's lane: 29

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 2.

    Bachelor's lane: 13; Master's lane: 29

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 2.

 25,641 55%

St. Louis Public Schools

 MO

Bachelor's lane: 16; Master's lane: 21

 21,814 99%

St. Paul Public Schools

 MN

24

 36,888 66%

Stockton Unified School District

 CA

20

 37,502 74%

Toledo Public Schools

 OH

27

 23,153 12%

Tulsa Public Schools

 OK

37

 36,512 82%

Virginia Beach City Public Schools

 VA

43

 68,624 39%

Volusia County Schools

 FL

Bachelor's: 0 years Master's: 6 years (based on placement schedule; see "more information")

  • More information
    For NCTQ's analysis, tiers were translated to years of experience (i.e. Tier A = 0 years of experience; Tier U = 10 years of experience) although in the materials to which NCTQ has access, it is not specified if this is how the tiers work. Additionally, while a new teacher with a BA comes in at the same salary, regardless of years of experience, on the placement schedule, a teacher with a MA receives a higher stipend rate at 3 years' experience or at 6 years' experience.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 7 & 8.
63,223 64%

Wake County School District

 NC

31 (based only on the BA schedule)

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
161,784 33%

Washoe County Public Schools

 NV

15

 67,113 46%

West Ada School District

 ID

Bachelor's lane: 26; Master's lane: 34 (based on new hire placement)

  • More information
    Teachers on the BA+24 and MA lanes must not only meet those educational attainment requirements but they must also possess a Professional Endorsement to be on those lanes. If a teacher has a BA+24 or MA but does not hold a Professional Endorsement then they will be on the BA lane. Step advancement is contingent only on annual negotiations; if negotiated, teachers will advance a step.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    Bachelor's lane: 27; Master's lane: 34 (based on new hire placement)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    Bachelor's lane: 12; Master's lane: 34

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    Idaho Statute 33-1201A: https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title33/T33CH12/SECT33-1201A/

    Bachelor's lane: 12; Master's lane: 34

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    Idaho Statute 33-1201A: https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title33/T33CH12/SECT33-1201A/

 40,205 22%

Wichita Public Schools

 KS

Bachelor's lane: 7; Master's lane: 11

 48,916 77%

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

 NC

39 (based only on the BA lane)

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
54,707 61%
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The responses here reflect the number of steps minus one it takes to reach maximum salary (i.e., there are no further salary increases). Longevity pay is only included if it is noted on the salary schedule document. If there is stipend pay for an advanced degree, we calculate maximum salary by adding the stipend for the highest degree (typically PhD) to the highest salary available on the highest lane on the schedule, unless the district has otherwise specified how the stipend is paid. If there are multiple salary schedules for teachers based on length of work year, NCTQ uses the schedule which best applies to general teachers (generally the shortest length of work year that still makes a full school year). NCTQ assumes that steps and years of experience align (i.e., that a teacher advances a step each year), unless there is evidence of a salary freeze or the district provides clear evidence that years of experience and steps do not align.

Albuquerque Public Schools

 NM

$79,625 with a PhD after 49 years of completed experience, based on Level II schedule (after 5 years all teachers must apply to advance to Level II; those who do not advance cannot renew their teaching license).

  • More information
    See also: FAQs: Three-Tiered Licensure Systems (https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/licensure-frequently-asked-questions/) and Teacher License Advancement (https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/teacher-license-advancement/)

    Teachers on Licensure Level 1 can advance to Level 2 after 3 years but must do so after 5 five years to remain teaching.  Advancement to each level requires that teachers meet various, specified criteria.  Teachers can choose to remain on Level 2 for their career or can meet specified criteria to move to Level 3.  As such, our calculations take two approaches to show the shortest and longest trajectory to max salary: (1) a teacher advances to Level 2 after 3 years, and (2) a teacher advances to Level 2 after 5 years.  Both cases assume that the teacher does not advance to Level 3 since Level 3 is not a requirement to remain licensed and teaching.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    New Mexico Dossier Guidelines
    2021-2023
  • Past Policies

    $75,640 with a PhD after 49 years of completed experience, based on Level II schedule (after 5 years all teachers must apply to advance to Level II; those who do not advance cannot renew their teaching license).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    New Mexico Dossier Guidelines
    2021-2023

    $74,523 with a PhD after 49 years of completed experience, based on Level II schedule (after 5 years all teachers must apply to advance to Level II; those who do not advance cannot renew their teaching license).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    New Mexico Statutes 22-10A-7; 22-10A-10; & 22-10A-11.

    $73,786 with a PhD after 49 years of completed experience, based on Level II schedule (after 5 years all teachers must apply to advance to Level II; those who do not advance cannot renew their teaching license).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    New Mexico Statutes 22-10A-7; 22-10A-10; & 22-10A-11.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; State requires only a minimum salary dependent on level of licensure (Level I - $40,000; Level II - $50,000, Level III & IIIA - $60,000)
89,788 69%

Aldine Independent School District

 TX

$72,437 for a new hire with 25 completed years of experience; the district does not utilize a salary schedule and there is no indication that educational attainment factors into salary determination.

  • More information
    The district publishes new hire salary for those with 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of experience and the minimum, midpoint and maximum salary for veteran district teachers. There is no indication that there is additional pay for educational attainment.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 16, Sec. 3.B.

    District website: https://www.aldineisd.org/about/departments/human-resources/applicants/compensation-information/
  • Past Policies

    $72,079 for a new hire with 25 completed years of experience; the district does not utilize a salary schedule and there is no indication that educational attainment factors into salary determination.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 16, Sec. 3.B.
    District website: https://www.aldineisd.org/about/departments/human-resources/applicants/compensation-information/

    $71,738 for a new hire with 25 completed years of experience; the district does not utilize a salary schedule and there is no indication that educational attainment factors into salary determination.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 21 (pdf).

    $89,429; the district does not utilize a salary schedule and there is no indication that years of experience or educational attainment factor into salary determination.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $54,540; BA; 20 (minimum)
66,854 87%

Alpine School District

 UT

$94,845 with a PhD after 26 years of completed experience

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $89,346 with a PhD after 26 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $85,910 with a PhD after 26 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $85,059 with a PhD after 26 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
81,715 16%

Anchorage School District

 AK

$98,191 with a PhD after 20 years of completed experience

  • More information
    Teachers with a PhD receive a 3% annual supplement. For this question, NCTQ is making the assumption that the supplement is based on the final step of the BA+72 salary lane.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 9, 110.B.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $96,740 with a PhD after 20 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 9, 110.B.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $95,000 with a BA+ 90 with a PhD after 20 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $93,137 with a BA+ 90 with a PhD after 20 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
46,115 19%

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

 MD

$103,213 with a PhD after 24 years of completed experience

 83,300 32%

Anoka-Hennepin School District

 MN

$96,395 with a MA+60 after 23 years of completed experience

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $94,916 with a MA+60 after 23 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $92,712 with a MA+60 after 23 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

    $91,342 with a MA+60 after 23 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    No state policy
38,802 32%

Arlington Independent School District

 TX

$77,500 with a PhD after 30 years of completed experience

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 22 & 57 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $76,400 with a PhD after 30 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 22 & 56 (pdf).

    $73,600 with a PhD after 30 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 22 & 52 (pdf).

    $71,826 with a PhD after 30 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 22 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $54,540; BA; 20 (minimum)
59,900 73%

Atlanta Public Schools

 GA

$98,830 with a PhD after 28 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $96,830 with a PhD after 28 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $93,980 with a PhD after 28 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $93,980 with a PhD after 27 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $76,980; PhD or equivalent experience; 21
52,377 75%

Aurora Public Schools

 CO

$103,314 with a PhD after 24 years of completed experience

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $97,928 with a PhD after 24 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $95,773 with a PhD after 24 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $113,865 with a PhD after 41 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
39,872 66%

Austin Independent School District

 TX

$65,624 with a MA or higher after 30 years of completed experience (based on new hire schedule)

  • More information
    Analysis is based solely on Austin's base salary for new hires and does not take into account any of the base building salary increases for which teachers are eligible under the Professional Pathways for Teachers (PPfT) (pp. 24-26 of the 2022 2023 Compensation Manual and https://www.austinisd.org/hc/employee-effectiveness/compensation).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 16 & 17.

    District website: https://www.austinisd.org/hc/careers/compensation
  • Past Policies

    $64,583 with a MA or PhD after 30 years of completed experience (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 18.
    District website: https://www.austinisd.org/hc/careers/compensation

    $64,433 with a MA or PhD after 30 years of completed experience (based on new hire schedule; see footnote)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $63,937 with a MA or PhD after 30 years of completed experience (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $54,540; BA; 20 (minimum)
80,032 53%

Baltimore City Public School System

 MD

$94,218 with a MA or PhD and 21 years of completed experience (based on new hire salary placement; salary is 14th interval on Professional pathway; see "more information")

  • More information
    See also https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/career-pathways

    The answer is based on maximum new hire salary placement for teachers - teachers with a MA or PhD and 21 years prior experience (the maximum recognized) are placed on the 14th interval of the Professional pathway. After initial placement on the Career Pathway Salary Schedule, teachers advance to the next salary interval in a pathway by earning achievement units (AUs), which are awarded for professional development, strong evaluations, eligible coursework, etc. Teachers may advance from the Standard to the Professional Pathway either via earning 12 AUs to move from interval 5 of the Standard pathway to interval 1 of to Professional pathway or via an accelerated process (see district website for details). Movement to the Model or Lead pathways requires approval of the Professional Peer Review Committee; in addition, moving to the Lead pathway is considered a promotional opportunity.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 15 & 16, Art. 5.2.C.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $92,145 with a MA or PhD and 21 years of completed experience (based on new hire salary placement; salary is 14th interval on Professional pathway; see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 15 & 16, Art. 5.2.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $109,463 with a BA on the Lead pathway, Interval 5 (teachers must earn "achievement units" to advance levels on the various Career Pathways and must have the approval of the Professional Peer Review Committee to advance to the Model or Lead pathways).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    pp. 20 & 21, Art. 5.2.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $107,527 with a BA on the Lead pathway, Interval 5 (teachers must earn "achievement units" to advance levels on the various Career Pathways and must have the approval of the Professional Peer Review Committee to advance to the Model or Lead pathways).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    pp. 20 & 21, Art. 5.2.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
79,297 100%

Baltimore County Public Schools

 MD

$114,352 with a PhD after 28 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $111,021 with a PhD after 29 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $104,813 with a PhD after 29 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $103.775 with a PhD after 29 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
113,814 50%

Billings Public Schools

 MT

$83,588 with a PhD after 14 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $82,404 with a PhD after 14 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $82,857 with a PhD after 14 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $82,472 with a PhD after 14 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    No state policy
16,958 36%

Birmingham City Schools

 AL

$75,760 with a PhD after 26 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
    p. 5.
  • Past Policies

    $71,257 with a PhD after 26 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 5.

    $71,257 with a PhD after 26 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 5.

    $68,516 with a PhD after 26 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 5.

  • State Law
    $68,780; PhD; 27 (minimum)
23,041 83%

Bismarck Public Schools

 ND

$88,473 with a PhD or MA+60 after 25 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $87,323 with a PhD or MA+60 after 25 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $85,553 with a PhD or MA+60 after 25 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $85,153 with a PhD or MA+60 after 25 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
13,197 23%

Boston Public Schools

 MA

$125,159 with a PhD after 8 years of completed experience

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $120,926 with a PhD after 8 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $117,404 with a PhD after 8 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $115,102 with a PhD after 8 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 2 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Not applicable; state only requires minimum salary ($18,000 - $20,000)
51,433 ND%

Brevard Public Schools

 FL

$54,133 with a PhD (based on initial placement schedule) and no prior experience (see "more information")

  • More information
    The district recognizes up to 20 years of prior experience for newly hired teachers; however, the base salary is the same regardless of whether a teacher comes in with no prior experience or 20 years of prior experience. After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based solely on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22 (2022-2023 Contract, p. 54, Art. XVII.A.). The annual salary increase amounts for Highly Effective and Effective ratings were not specified for 2022-2023 in the district materials to which NCTQ had access.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
73,734 49%

Bridgeport Public Schools

 CT

$99,012 with a 6th Year Diploma after 15 years of completed experience.

  • More information
    The stipend pay for a PhD is not available to teachers hired on or after July 1, 2014.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2024
    p. 51, App. B.1.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $97,549 with a 6th Year Diploma after 15 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2024
    p. 51, App. B.1.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $96,107 with a 6th Year Diploma after 14 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2024
    p. 51, App. B.1.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $94,594 with a 6th Year Diploma after 14 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020
    p. 51, App. B.1.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    No state policy
20,296 73%

Broward County Public Schools

 FL

$59,432 with a PhD after 20 years of completed experience (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule).

  • More information
    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. In 2022-2023, teachers rated Effective in the year prior receive a 3.75% salary adjustment and those who were rated Highly Effective receive a 5% salary adjustment. (2022-2025 Contract (2022-2023 School Year), pp. E-3 & E-4, App. E.).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2 (pdf).

    Contract
    June 30, 2022 - June 29, 2025 (2022-2023 School Year)
    p. E-2, App. E.3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $58,007 with a PhD after 20 years of completed experience (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 2 (pdf).
    Contract
    June 30, 2021 - June 29, 2024 (2021-2022 School Year)
    p. E-2, App. E.3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $58,007 with a PhD after 20 years of completed experience (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).
    Contract
    August 16, 2019 - August 15, 2022 (2019-2020 School Year)
    p. E-2, App. E.3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $58,007 with a PhD after 20 years of completed experience (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    Contract
    August 16, 2019 - August 15, 2022 (2018-2019 School Year)
    p. E-2, App. E.3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
270,978 60%

Buffalo School District

 NY

$99,119 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2018-2023
  • Past Policies

    $88,034 with a PhD and 25 years experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2018
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2018

    $88,034 with a PhD and 26 years experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2016 - June 30, 2017
    Salary Schedule
    2016-2017
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $80,041; PhD; 26

    Document in effect: July 01, 2003 - June 30, 2016
    Salary Schedule
    2003-2016

  • State Law
    No state policy
32,891 73%

Burlington School District

 VT

$94,003 with a MA+30 after 15 years of completed experience

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
  • Past Policies

    $91,803 with a MA+30 after 15 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $90,073 with a MA+30 after 15 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

    $87,940 with a MA+30 after 15 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

  • State Law
    No state policy
3,834 46%

Capistrano Unified School District

 CA

$131,576 with a PhD after 22 years of completed experience.

  • More information
    Salary is based on maximum pay in the BA+75 units with MA lane ($129,202, which includes MA stipend pay) plus the $2,374 PhD stipend.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $119,616 with a PhD after 22 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $114,388 with a PhD after 22 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $110,849 with a PhD after 22 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
47,135 25%

Champlain Valley School District

 VT

$96,152 with a MA+30 or BA+60 after 19 years of completed service

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $93,127 with a MA+30 or BA+60 after 18 years of completed service

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $89,860 with a MA+30 or BA+60 after 19 years of completed service

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $89,468 with a MA+30 or BA+60 after 19 years of completed service

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    No state policy
4,244 11%

Charleston County School District

 SC

$94,142 with a PhD after 30 years of completed experience

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $86,549 with a PhD after 26 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $83,190 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $81,563 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $67,993; PhD; 23 (minimum)
49,769 57%

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

 NC

$66,926 with a BA after 31 years of completed experience (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

  • More information
    See also the district website: https://www.cmsk12.org/Page/8016

    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $64,990 with a BA after 31 years of completed experience (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $64,310 with a BA after 31 years of completed experience (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    $61,487 with a BA after 30 years of completed experience (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $52,000; BA; 25
147,638 58%

Cherry Creek School District

 CO

$107,345 with a PhD after 29 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $104,400 with a PhD after 29 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $100,012 with a MA+75 after 29 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    $97,514 with a MA+75 after 29 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
55,839 29%

Chesterfield County Public Schools

 VA

$79,575 with a PhD after 35 years of completed experience

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $73,976 with a PhD after 35 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $72,293 with a PhD after 34 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $72,293 with a PhD after 34 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
61,552 36%

Chicago Public Schools

 IL

$122,419 with a PhD after 30 years of completed experience

  • More information
    For teachers hired after January 1, 2017, an amount equal to the pension pick up will be added to the teacher's base salary; as a result, NCTQ's salary analysis is based on the salaries as listed under "total compensation" on the salary schedule.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 3-8.
  • Past Policies

    $118,280 with a PhD after 29 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 3-8.

    $114,835 with a PhD after 28 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 3-8.

    $101,490 with a PhD after 27 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 3-8.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level ;state requires only a minimum salary(not less than (i) $32,076 for the 2020-2021 school year, (ii) $34,576 for the 2021-2022 school year, (iii) $37,076 for the 2022-2023 school year, and (iv) $40,000 for the 2023-2024 school year)
358,453 78%

Cincinnati Public Schools

 OH

$106,704 with a MA+45 or PhD after 29 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $103,596 with a MA+45 or PhD after 29 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $98,663 with a MA+45 or PhD after 29 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    $95,790 with a MA+45 or PhD after 29 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

  • State Law
    $48,690; MA or higher; 11 (minimum)
34,802 7%

Clark County School District

 NV

$101,251 with 1,800 contact hours (based upon the assumption that a teacher begins in Column I and ends in Column IX); years of experience varies.

  • More information
    See also the Professional Growth System Reference Guide.

    The Clark County salary schedule does not have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. Teachers advance one step annually and one column every 3 years (or 2 years if meeting specified criteria), as long as they have earned 225 contact hours through designated coursework or professional development, etc. NCTQ was unable to determine if it's the norm for teachers to accrue the 225 contract hours every three years so that they may advance to a new column.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 33-45, Art. 26.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $95,569 with 1,575 contact hours (based upon the assumption that a teacher begins in Column I and ends in Column VIII); years of experience varies.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 33-45, Art. 26.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $93,018 with 1,575 contact hours (based upon the assumption that a teacher begins in Lane I and ends in Lane VIII); years of experience varies.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2021 with 2019-2021 Amendment
    pp. 35-45, Art. 26.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $93,018 with 1,575 contact hours (based upon the assumption that a teacher begins in Lane I and ends in Lane VIII); years of experience varies.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2021 with 2019-2021 Amendment
    pp. 35-45, Art. 26.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
330,225 69%

Clayton County Public Schools

 GA

$99,991 with a PhD after 30 years of completed experience

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $96,570 with a PhD after 36 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $93,758 with a PhD after 36 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $93,921 with a PhD after 36 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 20.

  • State Law
    $76,980; PhD or equivalent experience; 21
54,840 93%

Cleveland Metropolitan School District

 OH

$99,135 - salary is determined neither by educational attainment nor years of experience. Assuming a teacher advances on the salary schedule as frequently as possible, maximum salary will be reached after 32 years of completed experience (see "more information").

  • More information
    The salary schedule is comprised of levels and is neither based on experience nor educational attainment. Teachers will advance one level after two consecutive years of a Developing or higher evaluation rating. Number of years to maximum salary assumes a teacher consistently receives a Developing or better rating every year and consistently advances on the salary schedule in this manner.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 142, Art. 31, Sec. 3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $96,248 - salary is determined neither by educational attainment nor years of experience. Assuming a teacher advances on the salary schedule as frequently as possible, maximum salary will be reached after 32 years of completed experience (see "more information").

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 142, Art. 31, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $91,612 - salary is determined neither by educational attainment nor years of experience. Assuming a teacher advances on the salary schedule as frequently as possible, maximum salary will be reached after 30 years of completed experience (see "more information").

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    p. 172, Art. 31, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $90,705 - salary is determined neither by educational attainment nor years of experience. Assuming a teacher advances on the salary schedule as frequently as possible, maximum salary will be reached after 30 years of completed experience (see "more information").

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    p. 172, Art. 31, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    $48,690; MA or higher; 11 (minimum)
37,617 ND%

Cobb County School District

 GA

$111,612 with a PhD after 29 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $102,868 with a PhD after 29 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $98,912 with a PhD after 29 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    $91,585 with a PhD after 29 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

  • State Law
    $76,980; PhD or equivalent experience; 21
111,854 41%

Columbus City Schools

 OH

$111,986 with a PhD after 31 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $107,679 with a PhD after 31 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $104,542 with a PhD after 31 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $101,496 with a PhD after 31 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $48,690; MA or higher; 11 (minimum)
48,925 ND%

Conroe Independent School District

 TX

$71,370 with a MA or PhD after 25 years of completed experience (based on hiring schedule).

  • More information
    The dollar amount for the MA and PhD stipends is the same; however, the salary schedule specifies that for the PhD stipend, the degree must be in the subject area taught and received from an accredited university.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $70,470 with a MA or PhD after 25 years of completed experience (based on hiring schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $69,170 with a MA or PhD after 25 years of completed experience (based on hiring schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $67,870 with a MA or PhD after 25 years of completed experience (based on hiring schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $54,540; BA; 20 (minimum)
62,837 40%

Corona-Norco Unified School District

 CA

$124,697 with a MA+30 or BA+75 w/ MA after 29 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
  • Past Policies

    $120,294 with a MA+30 or BA+75 w/ MA after 29 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    $119,103 with a MA+30 or BA+75 w/ MA after 29 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

    $115,444 with a MA+30 or BA+75 w/ MA and 29 years experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2016 - June 30, 2018
    Salary Schedule
    2016-2018

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
52,877 45%

Cumberland County Schools

 NC

$59,233 with a BA after 25 years of completed experience (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $57,913 with a BA after 25 years of completed experience (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $58,052 with a BA after 37 years of completed experience (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    $57,233 with a BA after 25 years of completed experience (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

  • State Law
    $52,000; BA; 25
50,879 76%

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District

 TX

$88,845 with a PhD after 40 years of completed experience (based on hiring schedule).

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $87,810 with a PhD after 40 years of completed experience (based on hiring schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $84,383 with a PhD after 40 years of completed experience (based on hiring schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $83,188 with a PhD after 40 years of completed experience (based on hiring schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $54,540; BA; 20 (minimum)
116,512 54%

Dallas Independent School District

 TX

$65,450 after 10 years of completed experience; pay is not differentiated based on educational attainment (based on the new hire schedule); after the first year with the district, a teacher moves to the TEI schedule, where effectiveness level, not educational attainment or experience determine salary. The highest salary on that schedule is $114,973. (see "more information")

  • More information
    Salary for teachers in their first year with the district is based solely on years of experience. After the first year, salary is determined by effectiveness level. The Teacher Effectiveness Initiative Salary schedule contains a salary amount for each effectiveness level; education and experience are not a factor in determining annual salary. To reach the Proficient II effectiveness level or higher and the corresponding compensation, teachers must go through the Distinguished Teacher Review process, which includes a review of quality of instruction, leadership, lifelong learning, and contributions to the profession.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 10.

    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/
  • Past Policies

    $63,400 after 10 years of of completed experience; pay is not differentiated based on educational attainment (based on the new hire schedule); after the first year with the district, a teacher moves to the TEI schedule, where effectiveness level, not educational attainment or experience determine salary. The highest salary on that schedule is $100,000. (see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 11 & 12.
    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/

    $63,400 after 10 years of of completed experience; pay is not differentiated based on educational attainment (based on the new hire schedule); after the first year with the district, a teacher moves to the TEI schedule, where effectiveness level, not educational attainment or experience determine salary. The highest salary on that schedule is $100,000. (see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 12.
    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/

    $57,000 after 10 years of of completed experience; pay is not differentiated based on educational attainment (based on the new hire schedule); after the first year with the district, a teacher moves to the TEI schedule, where effectiveness level, not educational attainment or experience determine salary. The highest salary on that schedule is $90,000. (see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 11.
    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/

  • State Law
    $54,540; BA; 20 (minimum)
155,119 86%

Davis School District

 UT

$87,226 is the maximum salary and is available to all teachers, regardless of educational attainment; however, the more education a teacher has, the faster they will reach that salary.

  • More information
    A teacher with a BA earns the maximum salary in 39 years, a teacher with a MA in 34 years, and a teacher with a PhD in 30 years.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $83,760 is the maximum salary and is available to all teachers, regardless of educational attainment; however, the more education a teacher has, the faster they will reach that salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $79,041 is the maximum salary and is available to all teachers, regardless of educational attainment; however, the more education a teacher has, the faster s/he will reach that salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $79,041 is the maximum salary and is available to all teachers, regardless of educational attainment; however, the more education a teacher has, the faster s/he will reach that salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
74,289 19%

Dayton Public Schools

 OH

$90,128 with a PhD after 18 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $87,503 with a PhD after 18 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $84,955 with a PhD after 19 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $82,480 with a PhD after 19 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $48,690; MA or higher; 11 (minimum)
12,537 ND%

DeKalb County School District

 GA

$102,608 with a PhD after 29 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $98,117 with a PhD after 28 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $95,535 with a PhD after 28 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $98,117 with a PhD after 28 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $76,980; PhD or equivalent experience; 21
99,166 73%

Denver Public Schools

 CO

$109,022 with a PhD after 19 years of completed experience

  • Citation
    Document in effect: August 01, 2022 - July 31, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $102,851 with a PhD after 19 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $100,835 with a PhD after 19 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $100,000 with a PhD after 19 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
92,039 65%

Des Moines Public Schools

 IA

$78,852 with a PhD after 20 years of completed experience.

  • More information
    NCTQ's analysis assumes a teacher earns the required training increments to advance beyond Step 10.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $76,756 with a PhD after 20 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $76,164 with a PhD after 20 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $75,433 with a PhD after 20 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state mandates only a minimum salary ($33,500).
33,167 78%

DeSoto County School District

 MS

$76,784 with a PhD after 35 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $74,634 with a PhD after 35 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $73,234 with a PhD after 35 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $73,234 with a PhD after 35 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 6 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $68,870; PhD, 35 years
34,392 52%

Detroit Public Schools Community District

 MI

$82,120 with a PhD after 4 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $79,000 with a PhD after 4 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $76,000 with a PhD after 4 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $74,000 with a PhD after 14 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
49,534 86%

District of Columbia Public Schools

 DC

$116,408 with a MA+60 or PhD after 20 years of completed experience.

  • More information
    Analysis based solely on DC's base salary, assumes an acceptable evaluation rating, and does not take into account accelerated advancement on the base pay salary scale through LIFT or additional earnings due to DC's IMPACTplus performance pay plan.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2018-2023
  • Past Policies

    $114,126 with a MA+60 or PhD and 21 years experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2018
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2018

    $106,540 with a MA+60 or PhD and 21 years experience.

    Document in effect: October 01, 2011 - June 30, 2017
    Salary Schedule
    2011-2017

    $106,540; MA+60 or PhD; 20 (based solely on DC's base salary, assumes an acceptable evaluation rating, and does not take into account accelerated advancement on the base pay salary scale through LIFT or additional earnings due to DC's IMPACTplus performance pay plan)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2014 - June 30, 2015
    Salary Schedule
    2014-2015

  • State Law
    No state policy
48,568 ND%

Douglas County School District

 CO

$93,437 with a PhD/EdS after 25 years of completed experience

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 11.
  • Past Policies

    The salary cap is $91,000 for those in the General Range and $96,320 for those in the Hard to Hire Range (educational attainment is only a factor in determining initial pay [see "more information"]).

    The salary cap is $76,000 for those in the General Range and $86,000 for those in the Hard to Hire Range (educational attainment is only a factor in determining initial pay [see "more information"].).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    The internal range cap is $76,000 for those in the General Range and $86,000 for those in the Hard to Hire Range (educational attainment is only a factor in determining initial pay [see "more information"].).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2020
    Compensation FAQs
    2018-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
67,591 12%

Duval County Public Schools

 FL

$68,800 with a PhD after 26 years of completed experience (based only on initial salary placement)

  • More information
    Once initial pay is established in the first year of teaching, future salary increases are based on earned performance incentives. In 2022-2023, Highly Effective teachers receive $2,001, Effective teachers receive $1,000.50 and teachers rated less than Effective are not eligible for salary increases. 2022-2023 salary increases are based on 2021-2022 final summative evaluation ratings.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
130,229 51%

El Paso Independent School District

 TX

$72,882 with a PhD after 30 years of completed experience (based on new hire schedule)

  • More information
    To be eligible for the $2,500 master's degree stipend, a content-specific teaching assignment is required.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Extra Performance and Stipend Pay
    2022-2023
    p. 4 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $68,860 with a PhD after 30 years of completed experience (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Stipend Pay
    2021-2022
    p. 4 (pdf).

    $68,819 with a PhD after 30 years of completed experience (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Stipend Pay
    2020-2021
    pp. 3 & 4 (pdf).

    $66,704 with a PhD after 30 years of completed experience (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $54,540; BA; 20 (minimum)
57,315 75%

Elk Grove Unified School District

 CA

$116,094 with a PhD after 21 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $105,540 with a PhD after 21 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $101,442 with a PhD after 21 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2021

    $96,382 with a PhD and 18 years experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2016 - June 30, 2018
    Salary Schedule
    2016-2018

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
62,865 54%

Fairfax County Public Schools

 VA

$112,290 with a PhD after 26 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $106,354 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $104,269 with a PhD after 23 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $104,269 with a PhD after 23 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
187,797 29%

Forsyth County Schools

 GA

$97,232 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $93,232 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $92,309 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $92,309 with a PhD after 24 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $76,980; PhD or equivalent experience; 21
49,346 15%

Fort Bend Independent School District

 TX

$82,200 with a PhD after 40 years of completed experience (based on new hire schedule).

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $73,700 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience (based on new hire schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $70,200 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience (based on new hire schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $70,889 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience (based on new hire schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $54,540; BA; 20 (minimum)
76,122 43%

Fort Wayne Community Schools

 IN

$77,330 with a MA after 26 years of completed experience

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $74,356 with a MA after 26 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $71,496 with a MA after 26 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $70,891 with a MA after 26 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
29,404 61%

Fort Worth Independent School District

 TX

$79,467 with a PhD after 30 years of completed experience (based on new hire salary schedule).

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 25, Sec. II.
  • Past Policies

    $83,529 with a PhD after 32 years of completed experience (based on new hire salary schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $80,391 with a PhD after 32 years of completed experience (based on new hire salary schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 18, Sec. II.

    $78,935 with a PhD after 32 years of completed experience (based on new hire salary schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 18, Sec. II.

  • State Law
    $54,540; BA; 20 (minimum)
84,510 86%

Fresno Unified School District

 CA

$97,334 with a PhD after 14 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $98,888 with a PhD after 14 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $92,898 with a PhD after 14 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $92,148 with a PhD after 14 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
71,126 87%

Frisco Independent School District

 TX

$72,100 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $70,350 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $68,750 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $68,350 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $54,540; BA; 20 (minimum)
60,182 13%

Fulton County Schools

 GA

$103,261 with a PhD after 26 years of completed experience

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $98,312 with a PhD after 26 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $96,384 with a PhD after 26 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    $93,384 with a PhD after 26 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

  • State Law
    $76,980; PhD or equivalent experience; 21
94,491 44%

Garland Independent School District

 TX

$70,328 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience (based on new hire schedule).

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2.
  • Past Policies

    $66,929 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience (based on new hire schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 3.

    $65,515 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience (based on new hire schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 0201
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 3.

    $64,965 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience (based on new hire schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 3.

  • State Law
    $54,540; BA; 20 (minimum)
55,987 65%

Granite School District

 UT

$92,707 with a PhD after 14 years of completed experience

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $89,099 with a PhD after 14 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $88,258 with a PhD after 14 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $84,255 with a PhD after 19 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
66,767 55%

Greenville County Schools

 SC

$97,356 with a PhD after 34 years of completed experience

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $93,893 with a PhD after 33 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $89,262 with a PhD after 32 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $89,262 with a PhD after 31 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $67,993; PhD; 23 (minimum)
76,158 48%

Guilford County Schools

 NC

$61,250 with a BA after 25 years of completed experience (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment).

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $59,180 with a BA after 36 years of completed experience (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $58,000 with a BA after 35 years of completed experience (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    $57,020 with a BA and 36 years experience (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2018
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2018

  • State Law
    $52,000; BA; 25
72,950 65%

Gwinnett County Public Schools

 GA

$104,500 with a PhD after 30 years of completed experience

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $101,500 with a PhD after 30 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $99,500 with a PhD after 30 years of completed experience (based on new hire placement schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    $96,500 with a PhD after 30 years of completed experience (based on new hire placement schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $76,980; PhD or equivalent experience; 21
179,758 53%

Hawaii Department of Education

 HI

$91,948 with a PhD or BA+90 or MA+60 after 11 years of completed experience if a teacher completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program. $45,272 with a MA+15 or BA+45 after 2 years of completed experience if a teacher does not complete a State Approved Teacher Education Program

  • More information
    A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
  • State Law
    $91,948 with a PhD (or BA+90 or MA+60) after 11 years of completed experience if a teacher completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program. $45,272 with a MA+15 (or BA+45/) after 2 years of completed experience if a teacher does not complete a State Approved Teacher Education Program.
181,278 46%

Henrico County Public Schools

 VA

$106,853 with a MA after 30 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $104,116 with a MA after 31 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $86,626 with a MA after 25 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    $82,670 with a MA after 25 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
51,523 46%

Hillsborough County Public Schools

 FL

$68,001 after 23 years of completed experience; educational attainment is not a factor in determining pay on the performance schedule.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 12, Schedule P.
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
220,252 59%

Houston Independent School District

 TX

$87,500 with a BA after 40 years of completed experience (based on placement schedule); pay is not differentiated by educational attainment

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 19.
  • Past Policies

    $84,309 with a BA after 40 years of completed experience (based on placement schedule); pay is not differentiated by educational attainment

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 21.

    $80,309 with a BA after 37 years of completed experience (based on placement schedule); pay is not differentiated by educational attainment

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 21.

    $80,309 with a BA after 37 years of completed experience (based on placement schedule); pay is not differentiated by educational attainment

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $54,540; BA; 20 (minimum)
209,772 80%

Howard County Public School System

 MD

$109,456 with a PhD after 24 years of completed experience

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $105,804 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $104,874 with a PhD after 24 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    $102,645 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
57,907 19%

Indianapolis Public Schools

 IN

$92,600; only minimum and maximum pay are specified and pay is not differentiated by educational attainment (see "more information").

  • More information
    The district only specifies a salary range, providing the minimum and maximum salary for teachers. Evaluation rating, experience and academic need determine if a teacher is eligible for a base salary increase. Those rated Highly Effective receive $1,290 and those rated Effective receive $1,000. Special education and STEM teachers receive $510. Teachers receive $510 for a year of experience, those with 2-10 years of service in the district receive $420 and those completing 11 or more years of service receive $260. Teachers with a rating of Ineffective or Improvement Necessary are ineligible for a base salary increase. Educational attainment is not a factor in salary determination.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $91,300; only minimum and maximum pay are specified and pay is not differentiated by educational attainment (see "more information").

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $90,000; only minimum and maximum pay are specified and pay is not differentiated by educational attainment (see "more information").

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $82,800; only minimum and maximum pay are specified and pay is not differentiated by educational attainment (see "more information").

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
26,410 65%

Jackson Public Schools

 MS

$77,231 with a PhD after 35 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $75,701 with a PhD after 35 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $74,701 with a PhD after 35 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    $73,201 with a PhD after 35 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

  • State Law
    $68,870; PhD, 35 years
23,935 100%

Jeffco Public Schools

 CO

$100,209 with a MA+90 after 21 years of completed experience

  • More information
    Teachers rated Highly Effective or Effective will advance on the salary schedule. Probationary teachers will also advance on the salary schedule if they receive a Partially Effective evaluation rating or better in their first two years of teaching. While the salary schedule notes that steps and years of experience do not necessarily align, for our calculations we assumed a teacher would advance a step each year for an Effective or Highly Effective rating.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/careers/employee-compensation/licensed-educator-compensation
  • Past Policies

    $93,417 with a BA+75 with Masters after 28 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/careers/employee-compensation/licensed-educator-compensation

    $90,696 with a BA+75 with Masters after 28 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/employment/salaries

    $88,484 with a BA+75 with Masters after 28 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/employment/salaries

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
84,631 31%

Jefferson County Public Schools

 KY

$90,583 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $87,099 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2022

    $86,666 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

    $86,234 with a PhD and 25 years experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2018
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2018

  • State Law
    $46,211, MA+30, 20 (minimum)
97,936 56%

Jefferson Parish Public School System

 LA

$63,300 with a MA+30 after 25 years of completed experience.

  • More information
    The salary analysis is based solely on the district's base salary and does not take into account any of the additional earnings via the supplemental pay opportunities for evaluation rating or school and subject area assignments.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2 (pdf).
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
48,254 61%

Jordan School District

 UT

$91,580 with a PhD after 35 years of completed experience.

  • More information
    While there is not a dedicated lane for teachers with educational attainment beyond a BA, those who have additional degrees or credits begin on a higher level on the salary schedule; for example, those who hold a PhD begin on Level 10 of the salary schedule.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $89,000 with a PhD after 35 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $87,125 with a PhD after 35 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $86,500 with a PhD after 35 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
56,176 21%

Kanawha County Schools

 WV

$70,854 with a PhD after 35 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 28.
  • Past Policies

    $68,614 with a PhD after 35 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 28.

    $68,614. with a PhD after 35 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 28.

    $68,614. with a PhD after 35 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 28.

  • State Law
    $ 58,695 (minimum) Doctorate; 35
25,764 51%

Kansas City Public Schools, MO

 MO

$87,988 with a PhD or MA+60 after 29 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $85,829 with a PhD or MA+60 after 26 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2022

    $86,449 with a PhD or MA+60 after 27 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

    $83,932 with a PhD or MA+60 after 24 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state only requires minimum salary ($23,000)
14,978 99%

Katy Independent School District

 TX

$81,945 with a MA or PhD after 40 years of completed experience (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $79,010 with a MA or PhD after 40 years of completed experience (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $77,765 with a MA or PhD after 40 years of completed experience (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $77,905 with a MA or PhD after 40 years of completed experience (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $54,540; BA; 20 (minimum)
79,913 31%

Klein Independent School District

 TX

$70,822 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience (based on hiring schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 5.
  • Past Policies

    $68,672 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $67,422 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience (based on hiring schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 5.

    Not specified; the district only publishes the minimum new hire salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1.

  • State Law
    $54,540; BA; 20 (minimum)
53,328 45%

Knox County Schools

 TN

$74,569 with a PhD after 20 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1.
  • Past Policies

    $71,701 with a PhD after 20 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1.

    $68,943 with a PhD after 20 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 1.

    $68,943 with a PhD after 20 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1.

  • State Law
    $47,380 (minimum), Advanced degree, 11
60,854 ND%

Laramie County School District 1

 WY

$81,671 with a PhD after 28 years of completed experience

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2019-2023
  • Past Policies

    $81,896 with a PhD after 28 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

    $81,295 with a PhD and 28 years experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2015 - June 30, 2017
    Salary Schedule
    2015-2017

    $82,554; PhD; 28

    Document in effect: July 01, 2014 - June 30, 2015
    Salary Schedule
    2014 - 2015

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
1,051 37%

Lewisville Independent School District

 TX

$69,875 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience (based on new hire schedule).

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $67,757 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience (based on new hire schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $66,410 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience (based on new hire schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $65,739 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience (based on new hire schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $54,540; BA; 20 (minimum)
52,218 35%

Little Rock School District

 AR

$77,495 with a PhD after 20 years of completed experience

  • More information
    There is a $3,000 stipend for teachers with a PhD.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $72,875 with a MA+30 after 20 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $71,054.00 with a MA+30 after 20 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    $69,919 with a MA+30 after 20 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

  • State Law
    2019-2020: $44,950 (MA,15 years); 2020-2021: $45,950 (MA,15 years); 2021-2022: $47,050 (MA,15 years); 2022-2023 and thereafter: $48,150 (MA,15 years)
23,368 72%

Long Beach Unified School District

 CA

$122,755 with a PhD after 29 years of completed experience.

 72,661 68%

Los Angeles Unified School District

 CA

$98,176 with a PhD after 29 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
  • Past Policies

    $93,557 with a PhD after 29 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    $88,253 with a PhD after 29 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2016 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2016-2019

    $86,546; PhD; 29

    Document in effect: July 01, 2015 - June 30, 2016
    Salary Schedule
    2015-2016

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
492,842 79%

Loudoun County Public Schools

 VA

$111,089 with a PhD after 29 years of completed experience

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $110,942 with a PhD after 29 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $107,190 with a PhD after 29 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    $107,139 with a PhD after 29 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
81,906 18%

Manchester School District

 NH

$82,939 with a PhD after 14 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $81,426 with a PhD after 16 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $79,055 with a PhD after 15 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $76,735 with a PhD after 14 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    No state policy
13,452 58%

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

 TN

$84,445 with a PhD after 30 years of completed experience

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
  • Past Policies

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

    $54,250 with after 10 years experience and an advanced degree (based on new hire schedule; see footnote)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2020

    $59,517 with a BA and 18 years experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2014 - June 30, 2017
    Salary Schedule
    2014-2017

  • State Law
    $47,380 (minimum), Advanced degree, 11
112,125 ND%

Mesa Public Schools

 AZ

Unknown; the district's compensation worksheets do not specify a maximum salary or a maximum number of years experience for which a teacher will receive salary credit. They do, however, specify pay for additional education, including credits beyond a BA and credits beyond a MA, as well as pay for MA and PhD degrees. (see "more information")

  • More information
    Approved graduate-level coursework will be honored at a rate of $65.00 per credit hour, with a maximum of 45 credits beyond a BA degree and a maximum of 60 credits beyond an MA degree. An additional $1,000 will be granted for an MA degree and an Ed.D. or
    Ph.D. degree.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • State Law
    Decided at local level
62,981 55%

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools

 TN

$85,597 with a PhD after 28 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1.
  • Past Policies

    $82,305 with a PhD after 29 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1.

    $80,630 with a PhD after 29 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $80,630 with a PhD after 28 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $47,380 (minimum), Advanced degree, 11
84,667 ND%

Miami-Dade County Public Schools

 FL

$84,048 with a PhD; salary is not based on experience (see "more information")

  • More information
    While the district does not utilize a salary schedule, the maximum salary for a teacher with a PhD is specified. Experience is not a factor in determining annual salary increases but rather annual increases are based on evaluation rating, in accordance with state law (Florida Statute 1012.22).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023
    p. 224, App. E, Sec. 3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    $81,946 with a PhD; salary is not based on experience (see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023
    p. 224, App. E, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $81,382 with a PhD; salary is not based on experience (the district only publishes the minimum and maximum salaries and does not utilize a salary schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023 Tentative Agreement
    TCD Contract - July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020 (2018-2019 Addendum), p. 219, App. E, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $81,382 with a PhD; salary is not based on experience (the district only publishes the minimum and maximum salaries and does not utilize a salary schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023 Tentative Agreement
    TCD Contract - July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020 (2018-2019 Addendum), p. 219, App. E, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
350,434 69%

Milwaukee Public Schools

 WI

$89,059 with a PhD after 20 years of completed experience (based on new hire salary)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $68,967 with a PhD after 11 years of completed experience (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $68,143 with a PhD after 11 years of completed experience (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $68,143 with a PhD after 11 years of completed experience (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
75,431 77%

Minneapolis Public Schools

 MN

$100,245 with a PhD + ED after 37 years of completed experience.

  • More information
    The answer here reflects the highest lane based on educational attainment. Per the 2021-2023 CBA (p. 142, Art. 7.4.3.d & p. 144, Art. 7.8.1.), fifteen ProPay credits will qualify an individual to advance on the salary schedule. Up to a maximum of two-lane changes per five years are allowed using ProPay credits and lane advancement based on ProPay credits shall be granted up to Lane U. While it's not specified, it seems likely that the unlabeled lanes (e.g., F, H, J, etc.) are for those who accumulate ProPay credits. The highest salary on Lane U is $102,624 and requires 37 completed years of experience.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $97,325 with a PhD+ED after 37 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $95,417 with a PhD+ED after 37 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $94,472 with a PhD+ED after 37 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    No state policy
35,580 57%

Mobile County Public Schools

 AL

$88,342 with a PhD after 35 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 40.
  • Past Policies

    $73,125 with a PhD after 28 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 40.

    $68,780 with a PhD after 27 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 41.

    $68,780 with a PhD after 27 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 42.

  • State Law
    $68,780; PhD; 27 (minimum)
53,967 70%

Montgomery County Public Schools

 MD

$114,963 with a MA+60 after 24 years of completed experience.

 162,680 33%

New Haven Public Schools

 CT

$99,797 with a PhD after 15 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $98,597 with a PhD after 15 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $97,297 with a PhD after 15 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $96,797 with a PhD after 15 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    No state policy
20,180 71%

New York City Department of Education

 NY

$128,657 with a MA+30 and 36 credits in approved subject matter after 22 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
  • Past Policies

    $124,909 with a MA+30 and 36 credits in approved subject matter after 22 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $121,862 with a MA+30 and 36 credits in approved subject matter after 22 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

    $121,862 with a BA and MA+30 after 22 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

  • State Law
    No state policy
922,935 72%

Newark Public Schools

 NJ

$105,050 with a PhD after 18 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $103,091 with a PhD after 18 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $102,041 with a PhD after 18 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $99,041 with a PhD after 18 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state only requires a minimum salary ($18,500).
35,665 74%

NOLA Public Schools

 LA

$69,019 with a PhD after 31 years of completed experience (based on base pay only).

  • More information
    Answer based only on years of experience and does not include any additional pay for demand and/or performance. The vast majority of public schools in New Orleans are charter schools, which have autonomy to manage their own compensation policies. As a result, there is not one uniform salary schedule for all public schools in the city. (District website: https://nolapublicschools.com/about/whoweare/governance). Per page 3 (pdf) of the Salary Manual, "NOLA Public Schools Salary Manual is intended to facilitate compensation communications within the district and to serve as a guide for administering salaries."
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 13 (pdf).
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
4,642 54%

Norfolk Public Schools

 VA

$92,710 with a PhD after 29 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 3.
  • Past Policies

    $90,362 with a PhD after 29 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 3.

    $87,091 with a PhD after 29 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 3.

    $87,091 with a PhD after 29 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 2.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
30,087 72%

North East Independent School District

 TX

$67,300 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience; (for new hires; assumes the maximum MA and PhD stipends- see "more information").

  • More information
    The district does not use a salary schedule - only the minimum (0 years experience) and maximum salaries (25 years experience) as well as salaries at years 6, 16 and 20 are specified. Teachers holding a MA with a major or specialization in their current teaching assignment, Curriculum and Instruction, or Teaching, receive an annual stipend of $1,800 and those, meeting the same criteria, with a PhD receive an annual stipend of $1,500. Teachers holding a MA or PhD with a major or specialization not in their current teaching assignment, Curriculum and Instruction, or Teaching, receive an annual stipend of $800. Teachers holding a MA or PhD in any area receive an annual stipend of $400.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $66,550 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience; (for new hires; assumes the maximum MA and PhD stipends- see "more information").

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $66,028 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience; (assumes the maximum MA and PhD stipends- see "more information").

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $66,528 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience; (assumes the maximum MA and PhD stipends- see "more information").

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $54,540; BA; 20 (minimum)
65,186 48%

Northside Independent School District

 TX

$71,090 with a MA or PhD after 30 years of completed experience (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $70,340 with a MA or PhD after 30 years of completed experience (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $68,940 with a MA or PhD after 30 years of completed experience. (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $69,515 with a MA or PhD after 30 years of completed experience. (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $54,540; BA; 20 (minimum)
106,501 49%

Oakland Unified School District

 CA

$98,980 with a BA+90 after 31 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $97,980 with a BA+90 after 31 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $87,960 with a BA+90 after 25 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $87,960 with a BA+90 after 25 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
36,373 73%

Oklahoma City Public Schools

 OK

$66,135 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $65,635 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2022

    $65,413 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

    $63,869 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

  • State Law
    $54,395; PhD; 25 (minimum)
37,530 85%

Omaha Public Schools

 NE

$75,240 with a PhD after 19 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $71,380 with a PhD after 19 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $68,850 with a PhD after 19 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $67,230 with a PhD after 19 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    No state policy
53,194 72%

Orange County Public Schools

 FL

$107,938 with a PhD; the district only specifies maximum salary and not the number of years required to reach this salary (see "more information")

  • More information
    While neither the contract nor the salary schedule address state law, after initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. Per the 2022-2023 edition of the 2021-2024 contract (p. 71, Art. XVI.A.2 & 3.), in 2022-2023, teachers rated Effective receive an additional $1,800 and those rated Highly Effective receive an additional $2,425.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $102,410 with a PhD; the district only specifies maximum salary and not the number of years required to reach this salary (see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2022

    $82,618 with a PhD; the district only specifies maximum salary and not the number of years required to reach this salary (see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

    $79,693 with a PhD; experience is only a factor in initial placement.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    Contract
    July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021
    pp. 67 & 68, Art. XVI.A.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
209,089 52%

Osceola County School District

 FL

$90,485 with a PhD; this non-traditional salary schedule utilizes over 700 levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year.

  • More information
    In accordance with state law, FL Statute 1012.22, evaluation rating determines level advancement on the salary schedule. Teachers rated Highly Effective in 2021-2022 receive a $1,700 salary increase by advancing 34 levels on the salary schedule, those rated Effective receive a $1,250 increase by advancing 25 levels, and teachers who are "grandfathered" (Professional Service Contract or Continuing Contract status) and rated either Highly Effective or Effective receive a $1,300 increase by advancing 26 levels.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $88,785 with a PhD; this non-traditional salary schedule utilizes over 700 levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $73,785 with a PhD; this non-traditional salary schedule utilizes 573 levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $72,785 with a PhD; this non-traditional salary schedule utilizes 553 levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
68,554 44%

Pasadena Independent School District

 TX

$75,352 with a PhD after 30 years of completed experience (based on schedule for new hires).

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 6.
  • Past Policies

    $72,653 with a PhD after 30 years of completed experience (based on schedule for new hires).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 6.

    $70,791 with a MA after 30 years of completed experience (based on schedule for new hires).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $70,568 with a MA after 30 years of completed experience (based on schedule for new hires).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 2 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $54,540; BA; 20 (minimum)
53,291 86%

Pasco County Schools

 FL

$58,435 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience (based on initial salary placement for new hires).

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
75,048 54%

Pinellas County Schools

 FL

$72,784 with a PhD after 30 years of completed experience (based on new hire placement schedule).

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $72,061 with a PhD after 30 years of completed experience (based on new hire placement schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $72,128 with a PhD after 30 years of completed experience (based on new hire placement schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $74,983 with a PhD after 34 years of completed experience (based on new hire placement schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
100,948 50%

Pittsburgh Public Schools

 PA

$98,908 after 11 years of completed experience; pay is not differentiated by educational attainment

  • More information
    The footnote on the salary schedule indicates that Art. 95 addresses advanced study credit. Art. 95 was not revised in the 2020-2024 Tentative Agreement; thus, the information from p. 1, B of the 2017-2020 Tentative Agreement still stands. That agreement notes that there is a single lane for all teachers hired after July 1, 2010, with the top salary step being equal to the top salary step of the grandfathered MA lane. Furthermore, the Fact Finder Report for the 2017-2020 contract indicates that there should be no additional pay for advanced degrees for those hired after 2010 (pp. 1 &2, II: https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Labor-Management-Relations/plrb/fact-finding/2017/Documents/Pittsburgh%20SD%2088-17-30%20W.pdf).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $96,969; after 11 years of completed experience; pay is not differentiated by educational attainment

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $95,254; after 11 years of completed experience; pay is not differentiated by educational attainment

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $95,254; after 11 years of completed experience; pay is not differentiated by educational attainment

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state only requires a minimum salary ($18,500) and minimum increase for master's degree ($300)..
22,567 96%

Plano Independent School District

 TX

$69,602 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 6 & 11.
  • Past Policies

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule in the district materials to which we had access; only the minimum salary is noted

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

    $83,201 (based on new hire salary) with a MA or PhD; years of experience not specified (the district does not utilize a salary schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $54,540; BA; 20 (minimum)
53,057 32%

Polk County Public Schools

 FL

$68,635 with a PhD after 36 years of completed experience (based on the initial placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 5 - 7 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $65,485 with a PhD after 33 years of completed experience (based on the initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 2 - 4 (pdf).

    $62,192 with a PhD after 33 years of completed experience (based on the initial placement schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 15 - 17 (pdf).

    $62,192 with a PhD after 33 years of completed experience (based on the initial placement schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 4 -6 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
105,648 52%

Portland Public Schools, ME

 ME

$95,515 with at least 810 salary contact hours (based upon the assumption that a teacher begins on Lane I, Step 2 and ends on Lane V, Step 11); years of experience varies. A teacher can also earn this salary if s/he entered the district with a PhD and 30 years of completed experience and then taught for a minimum of 7 additional years in the district.

  • More information
    While Portland does not utilize a traditional salary schedule, teachers advance one step each year; however, with the exception of initial placement on the salary schedule, advanced degrees are not a factor in determining salary. To change lanes, teachers must complete a minimum number of years on their current lane and earn a minum number of salary contact hours (SCH). SCH are earned via courses, workshops, learning projects, curriculum development, action research, etc. Advancing from Lane 1 to 2 or Lane 2 to 3 requires 3 years and 180 SCH. Advancing from Lane 3 to 4 or Lane 4 to 5 requires 4 years and 225 SCH.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    August 26, 2022 - August 31, 2025
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • Past Policies

    $90,967 with at least 900 salary contact hours (based upon the assumption that a teacher begins on Lane I, Step 1 and ends on Lane V, Step 10); years of experience varies. A teacher can also earn this salary if s/he entered the district with a PhD and 30 years of completed experience and then taught for a minimum of 9 additional years in the district.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    August 26, 2019 - August 25, 2022
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $88,748 with at least 900 salary contact hours (based upon the assumption that a teacher begins on Lane I, Step 1 and ends on Lane V, Step 10); years of experience varies. A teacher can also earn this salary if s/he entered the district with a PhD and 30 years of completed experience and then taught for a minimum of 9 additional years in the district.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    August 26, 2019 - August 25, 2022
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $86,583 with at least 900 salary contact hours (based upon the assumption that a teacher begins on Lane I, Step 1 and ends on Lane V, Step 10); years of experience varies. A teacher can also earn this salary if s/he entered the district with a PhD and 30 years of completed experience and then taught for a minimum of 9 additional years in the district.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    August 26, 2019 - August 25, 2022
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Not applicable; state only requires minimum salary (see footnote).
6,764 52%

Portland Public Schools, OR

 OR

$99,333 with a PhD after 12 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $95,589 with a PhD after 12 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $92,863 with a PhD after 12 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $92,863 with a PhD after 12 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
46,924 36%

Prince George's County Public Schools

 MD

$118,525 with a PhD after 19 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $111,816 with a PhD after 19 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $110,709 with a PhD after 19 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $ 108,538 with a PhD after 19 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
132,657 66%

Prince William County Public Schools

 VA

$143,881 with Doctorate after 36 years of completed experience.

  • More information
    Although the district publishes a new hire schedule, their full schedule shows both the new hire placement and the full salary trajectory of a new hire throughout his/her career.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $138,505 with Doctorate after 36 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $131,680 with EdD after 30 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $127,945 with EdD after 30 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
90,843 42%

Providence Public School District

 RI

$91,212 with a PhD after 24 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $89,545 with a PhD after 24 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $86,706 with a PhD after 24 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $86,706 with a PhD after 24 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
23,699 85%

Red Clay Consolidated School District

 DE

$96,788 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $94,905 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $93,586 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

    $91,952 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

  • State Law
    $51,961; PhD; 16
15,414 ND%

Richmond Public Schools

 VA

$96,423 with a PhD after 45 years of completed experience

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 21 & 31.
  • Past Policies

    $90,689 with a MA+30 after 45 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 22.

    $89,248 with a PhD after 45 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 21 & 38.

    $87,522 with a PhD after 45 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 18 & 31

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
24,763 88%

Rochester City School District

 NY

$152,731 with a BA and 54 years of completed experience or with a MA and 52 years of completed experience

  • More information
    Teachers with a master's degree are placed 2 steps higher on the salary schedule than their experience warrants.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $150,250 with a BA and 54 years of completed experience or with a MA and 52 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $144,096 with a BA and 53 years of completed experience or with a MA and 51 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    $142,990 with a BA and 53 years of completed experience or with a MA and 51 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

  • State Law
    No state policy
27,044 89%

Round Rock ISD

 TX

$70,229 with a PhD after 30 years of completed experience (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $68,118 with a PhD after 30 years of completed experience (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $68,118 with a PhD after 30 years of completed experience (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $67,706 with a PhD after 30 years of completed experience (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    $54,540; BA; 20 (minimum)
50,387 28%

Sacramento City Unified School District

 CA

$109,755 with a PhD after 19 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $105,090 with a PhD after 21 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2022
    pp. 1 & 4 (pdf).

    $103,975 with a PhD after 21 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1.

    $103,975 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 1.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
42,196 71%

San Antonio Independent School District

 TX

$65,076 with a MA after 30 years of completed experience (based on schedule for new hires).

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 6.
  • Past Policies

    $63,514 with a MA after 30 years of completed experience (based on schedule for new hires).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 6.

    $62,307 with a MA after 29 years of completed experience (based on schedule for new hires).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 6.

    $62,307 with a MA after 28 years of completed experience (based on schedule for new hires).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $54,540; BA; 20 (minimum)
48,745 90%

San Bernardino City Unified School District

 CA

$126,463 with a BA+60 with MA or MA+30 after 24 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $118,190 with a BA+60 with MA or MA+30 after 24 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $113,035 with a BA+60 with MA or MA+30 after 24 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $110,817 with a BA+60 with MA or MA+30 after 24 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
48,769 89%

San Diego Unified School District

 CA

$107,403 with a BA+90 or MA+84 after 22 years of completed experience

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
  • Past Policies

    $100,772 with a BA+90 or MA+84 after 16 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $100,772 with a BA+90 or MA+84 after 16 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

    $97,176 with a BA+90 or MA+84 after 16 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
102,884 58%

San Francisco Unified School District

 CA

$116,795 with a BA+60 after 25 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $110,750 with a BA+60 after 25 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2022

    $106,875 with a BA+60 after 25 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

    $96,368 with a BA+60 and 25 years experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2018
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2018

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
52,417 53%

Santa Ana Unified School District

 CA

$123,620 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $118,014 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $115,701 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    $113,432 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
46,923 84%

School District of Lee County

 FL

$55,562.50 with a PhD after 20 years of completed experience (based on new hire placement schedule)

  • More information
    See also the Career Ladder Summary 2022-2023 and the district website: https://www.leeschools.net/our_district/departments/human_resources/compensation_labor_relations/career_ladder

    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. Annual contract teachers rated Highly Effective in FY22 received a base salary increase of $1,335 and those rated Effective received a base salary increase of $1,000. All other teachers received a base salary increase of $1,000, and teachers rated Needs Improvement/Developing or Unsatisfactory were not eligible for a performance-based increase. In addition, advancement on the Career Ladder salary schedule (performance-based salary schedule) occurs automatically on an annual basis for eligible employees who have met the requirements to move to the next Career Ladder level. Requirements fall into six categories: mentoring, experience, performance evaluations, professional development, certification, and participation.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025
    p. 51, Art. 10.02.(1) & (2) & p. 62, Art. 10.06.(1).

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
94,410 49%

School District of Manatee County

 FL

$61,111 with a PhD after 0 years of completed experience (based on placement schedule; see "more information")

  • More information
    Although the district's new teacher placement salary chart goes from 0 to 12 years' experience, the salary amount is the same regardless of the years of experience that a new teacher has; thus, a new teacher hits max salary for a new hire in their first year with the district.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $53,434 with a PhD after 0 years of completed experience (based on placement schedule; see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    $53,311 with a PhD after 8 years of completed experience (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 9 (pdf).

    $48,937 with a PhD after 8 years of completed experience (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 9 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
49,301 52%

School District of Palm Beach County

 FL

$79,826 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience (based on the new hire placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $78,270 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience (based on the new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $78,270 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience (based on the new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020 (2021 Modifications)
    p. 114 Art. VIII, Sec. A.1 & p. 141, App. A.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    $78,270 with a PhD after 25 years of completed experience (based on the new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020 (2020 Modifications)
    p. 114 Art. VIII, Sec. A.1 & p. 141, App. A.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
194,172 59%

School District of Philadelphia

 PA

$95,712 with a PhD after 10 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 5.
  • Past Policies

    $92,699 with a PhD after10 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $90,218 with a PhD and 10 years experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $88,449 with a PhD and 10 years experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state only requires a minimum salary ($18,500) and minimum increase for master's degree ($300)..
128,647 100%

Seattle Public Schools

 WA

$132,151 with a PhD after 14 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $123,506 with a PhD after 14 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $119,342 with a PhD after 14 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $116,887 with a PhD after 14 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $76,825; MA+90/PhD; 16
55,271 31%

Seminole County Public Schools

 FL

$70,310 with a PhD after 28 years of completed experience (based on new hire placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 52, Art. XX.D & p. 74, App. C.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
68,269 48%

Sioux Falls School District

 SD

$70,194 with a MA+24; years of experience vary (years to max salary is dependent upon the row and step on which a teacher entered the district)

  • More information
    To be eligible for Step 10, Row H, the maximum salary on the schedule, a teacher must have at least a MA+24, be in at least their 25th year of teaching and at least 16th year in the district and may not be receiving the district retirement incentive.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $67,59 with a MA+24; years of experience vary (years to max salary is dependent upon the row and step on which a teacher entered the district)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
24,968 44%

Springfield Public School District, MO

 MO

$76,013 with a PhD after 29 years of completed experience

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 6.
  • Past Policies

    $73,089 with a PhD after 29 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 2 (pdf).

    $70,960 with a PhD after 29 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 2.

    $70,960 with a PhD after 29 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 2.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state only requires minimum salary ($23,000)
25,641 55%

St. Louis Public Schools

 MO

$106,336 with a PhD after 28 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $98,460 with a PhD after 28 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $95,592 with a PhD after 28 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $91,915 with a PhD after 28 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2016 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2016-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state only requires minimum salary ($23,000)
21,814 99%

St. Paul Public Schools

 MN

$102,891 with a PhD after 24 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $98,942 with a PhD after 24 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $98,942 with a PhD after 24 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $97,025 with a PhD after 24 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    No state policy
36,888 66%

Stockton Unified School District

 CA

$108,766 with a PhD after 23 years of completed experience

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 4 & 7 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    $108,741 with a PhD after 23 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 4 & 7 (pdf).

    $102,509 with a PhD after 23 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 4 & 7 (pdf).

    $100,499 with a PhD after 23 years of completed experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2020
    pp. 4 & 7 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
37,502 74%

Toledo Public Schools

 OH

$92,790 with a MA+60 & PhD after 27 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $88,392 with a MA+60 & PhD after 24 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $86,236 with a PhD after 29 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $86,236 with a PhD after 29 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    $48,690; MA or higher; 11 (minimum)
23,153 12%

Tulsa Public Schools

 OK

$73,886 with a PhD after 37 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2019-2023
  • Past Policies

    $72,666 with a PhD after 37 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

    $61,271 with a PhD and 38 years experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2018
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2018

    $59,271 with a PhD and 38 years experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2015 - June 30, 2017
    Salary Schedule
    2015-2017

  • State Law
    $54,395; PhD; 25 (minimum)
36,512 82%

Virginia Beach City Public Schools

 VA

$96,538 with PhD after 43 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $77,366 with PhD after 30 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $73,596 with PhD after 30 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $74,746 with PhD after 30 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
68,624 39%

Volusia County Schools

 FL

$54,019 with a PhD after 6 years of completed experience (based on placement schedule; see "more information").

  • More information
    For NCTQ's analysis, tiers were translated to years of experience (i.e. Tier A = 0 years of experience; Tier U = 10 years of experience) although in the materials to which NCTQ has access, it is not specified if this is how the tiers work. Additionally, while a new teacher with a BA comes in at the same salary, regardless of years of experience, on the placement schedule, a teacher with a MA receives a higher stipend rate at 3 years' experience or at 6 years' experience. The maximum PhD stipend is $6,444.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 7 & 8.
  • Past Policies

    $50,779 with a PhD after 6 years of completed experience (based on placement schedule; see "more information").

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 7 & 8.

    $50,799 with a PhD after 6 years of completed experience (based on placement schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 7 & 8.

    $50,453 with a PhD after 10 years of completed experience (based on placement schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 7 & 8.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
63,223 64%

Wake County School District

 NC

$67,124 with a BA after 31 years of completed experience (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment).

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $65,299 with a BA after 31 years of completed experience (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $64,309 with a BA after 31 years of completed experience (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    $64,309 with a BA after 31 years of completed experience (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1.
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

  • State Law
    $52,000; BA; 25
161,784 33%

Washoe County Public Schools

 NV

$80,755 with a PhD or EDD after 18 years of completed experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    $78,291 with a PhD or EDD after 18 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    $77,710 with a PhD or EDD after 18 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    $75,447 with a PhD or EDD after 18 years of completed experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
67,113 46%

West Ada School District

 ID

$77,655 with a MA, Professional Endorsement and 34 years of completed experience (based on new hire placement; see "more information")

  • More information
    Teachers on the BA+24 and MA lanes must not only meet those educational attainment requirements but they must also possess a Professional Endorsement to be on those lanes. If a teacher has a BA+24 or MA but does not hold a Professional Endorsement then they will be on the BA lane. Step advancement is contingent only on annual negotiations; if negotiated, teachers will advance a step.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    Decided at local level
40,205 22%

Wichita Public Schools

 KS

$71,503 with a PhD after 13 years of completed experience.

 48,916 77%

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

 NC

$65,520 with a BA after 39 years of completed experience (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment).

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    $64,200 with a BA after 39 years of completed experience (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    $61,720 with a BA after 39 years of completed experience (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    $60,435 with a BA after 39 years of completed experience (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

  • State Law
    $52,000; BA; 25
54,707 61%
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Albuquerque Public Schools

 NM

7: BA, BA+15, BA+45, MA, MA+15, MA+45, PhD

  • More information
    See also: FAQs: Three-Tiered Licensure Systems (https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/licensure-frequently-asked-questions/) and Teacher License Advancement (https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/teacher-license-advancement/)

    Teachers on Licensure Level 1 can advance to Level 2 after 3 years but must do so after 5 five years to remain teaching.  Advancement to each level requires that teachers meet various, specified criteria.  Teachers can choose to remain on Level 2 for their career or can meet specified criteria to move to Level 3.  As such, our calculations take two approaches to show the shortest and longest trajectory to max salary: (1) a teacher advances to Level 2 after 3 years, and (2) a teacher advances to Level 2 after 5 years.  Both cases assume that the teacher does not advance to Level 3 since Level 3 is not a requirement to remain licensed and teaching.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    New Mexico Dossier Guidelines
    2021-2023
  • State Law
    3: Level One (BA), Level Two, Level Three (MA or National Board Certification)
89,788 69%

Aldine Independent School District

 TX

1 (educational attainment is not addressed as a factor in determining salary)

  • More information
    The district publishes new hire salary for those with 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of experience and the minimum, midpoint and maximum salary for veteran district teachers. There is no indication that there is additional pay for educational attainment.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 15, Sec. 3.B.

    District website: https://www.aldineisd.org/about/departments/human-resources/applicants/compensation-information/
  • State Law
    1-single salary schedule
66,854 87%

Alpine School District

 UT

9: BS, BS+20, BS+37, BS+50, BS+70, MS, MS+20, MS+37, PhD

 81,715 16%

Anchorage School District

 AK

7: BA, BA+18, BA+36, BA+54, BA+72, MA (1.25% annual supplement), PhD (3% annual supplement)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 9, 110.B.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • State Law
    Decided at local level
46,115 19%

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

 MD

9: BA provisional, BA SPC, MA provisional, MA equivalent APC, MA SPC, MA APC, MA+30, MA+60, PhD

  • More information
    SPC and APC refer to state licensing levels; SPC stands for Standard Professional Certificate and APC stands for Advanced Professional Certificate.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • State Law
    decided at local level
83,300 32%

Anoka-Hennepin School District

 MN

9: BA, BA+15, BA+30, BA+45, MA, MA+15, MA+30, MA+45, MA+60

 38,802 32%

Arlington Independent School District

 TX

3: BA, MA (stipend pay); PhD (stipend pay)

 59,900 73%

Atlanta Public Schools

 GA

4: BA, MA, Specialist, PhD

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    10: T-1, T-2, Provisional BT-4, Professional T-4, Provisional BT-5, Professional T-5, Professional BT-6, Provisional T-6, Provisional BT-7, Professional T-7 (T-4: Bachelor's; T-5: Master's; T-6: Specialist's; T-7: PhD)
52,377 75%

Aurora Public Schools

 CO

11: BA, BA+15, BA+30, BA+45, MA, MA+15, MA+30, MA+45, MA+60, MA+75, PhD

 39,872 66%

Austin Independent School District

 TX

2: BA, MA or higher (based on new hire schedule)

  • More information
    Analysis is based solely on Austin's base salary for new hires and does not take into account any of the base building salary increases for which teachers are eligible under the Professional Pathways for Teachers (PPfT) (pp. 24-26 of the 2022 2023 Compensation Manual and https://www.austinisd.org/hc/employee-effectiveness/compensation).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 16 & 17.

    District website: https://www.austinisd.org/hc/careers/compensation
  • State Law
    1-single salary schedule
80,032 53%

Baltimore City Public School System

 MD

4 career pathways: Standard, Professional, Model, Lead. A teacher advances within a pathway by accumulating "achievement units" awarded for professional development, strong evaluations, and eligible coursework, among other criteria (see "more information").

  • More information
    See also https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/career-pathways

    Those new to the district can only be placed on the Standard or Professional Pathways (see the new hire salary placement chart). After initial placement on the Career Pathway Salary Schedule, teachers advance to the next salary interval in a pathway by earning achievement units (AUs), which are awarded for professional development, strong evaluations, eligible coursework, etc. Teachers may advance from the Standard to the Professional Pathway either via earning 12 AUs to move from interval 5 of the Standard pathway to interval 1 of to Professional pathway or via an accelerated process (see district website for details). Movement to the Model or Lead pathways requires approval of the Professional Peer Review Committee; in addition, moving to the Lead pathway is considered a promotional opportunity.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 15 & 16, Art. 5.2.C.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • State Law
    decided at local level
79,297 100%

Baltimore County Public Schools

 MD

5: BA, MA, MA+30, MA+60, PhD

 113,814 50%

Billings Public Schools

 MT

13: BA, BA+15, BA+30, BA+45, BA+60, BA+75, BA+90, BA+105, MA, MA+15, MA+30, MA+45, PhD

 16,958 36%

Birmingham City Schools

 AL

4: BA, MA, Ed.S/AA Certificate, PhD

  • More information
    The AA certificate is for teachers who are pursuing at least 30 credits of post-Master’s coursework. There is also a "non-degree" lane, for those who provide daily instructions in select military and/or career technical areas.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
    p. 5.
  • State Law
    5: BS, MS, 6-YR, PHD, Non-Degree
23,041 83%

Bismarck Public Schools

 ND

9: BA, BA+15, BA+30, BA+45, MA, MA+15, MA+30, MA+45, MA+60 or PhD

 13,197 23%

Boston Public Schools

 MA

9: BA, B+15, MA, MA+15, MA+30, MA+45, MA+60, MA+75, PhD

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    not applicable-state only requires minimum salary for all teachers
51,433 ND%

Brevard Public Schools

 FL

4: BA, MA (stipend pay), Specialist (stipend pay), PhD (stipend pay)

  • More information
    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based solely on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22 (2022-2023 Contract, p. 54, Art. XVII.A.). The annual salary increase amounts for Highly Effective and Effective ratings were not specified for 2022-2023 in the district materials to which NCTQ had access.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
73,734 49%

Bridgeport Public Schools

 CT

3: BA, MA, 6th Year

  • More information
    The stipend pay for a PhD is not available to teachers hired on or after July 1, 2014.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2024
    p. 46, App. B.1.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
20,296 73%

Broward County Public Schools

 FL

4: BA, MA (stipend pay), Specialist (stipend pay), PhD (stipend pay)

  • More information
    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. In 2022-2023, teachers rated Effective in the year prior receive a 3.75% salary adjustment and those who were rated Highly Effective receive a 5% salary adjustment. (2022-2025 Contract (2022-2023 School Year), pp. E-3 & E-4, App. E.).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2 (pdf).

    Contract
    June 30, 2022 - June 29, 2025 (2022-2023 School Year)
    p. E-2, App. E.3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
270,978 60%

Buffalo School District

 NY

12: BA, BA+10, BA+20, BA+30, BA+40, BA+50, BA+60, MA, MA+10, MA+20, MA+30, PhD

 32,891 73%

Burlington School District

 VT

8: BA, BA+15, BA+36, BA+51, BA+66, MA, MA+15, MA+30

 3,834 46%

Capistrano Unified School District

 CA

6: BA + 0-44 units; BA + 45-59 units; BA + 60-74 units; BA + 75 units w/ MA; MA (stipend pay); PhD (stipend pay)

 47,135 25%

Champlain Valley School District

 VT

5: BA, BA+15; MA or BA+30; MA+15 or BA+45; MA+30 or BA+60

 4,244 11%

Charleston County School District

 SC

5: BA, BA+18, MA, MA+30, PhD

 49,769 57%

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

 NC

1 (pay is not differentiated by education - see "more information")

  • More information
    See also the district website: https://www.cmsk12.org/Page/8016

    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • State Law
    1; other lanes include: MA, Advanced (6 yr), and PhD
147,638 58%

Cherry Creek School District

 CO

10: BA, BA+15, BA+30, MA, MA+15, MA+30, MA+45, MA+60, MA+75, PhD

 55,839 29%

Chesterfield County Public Schools

 VA

3: BA, MA, PhD

 61,552 36%

Chicago Public Schools

 IL

6: BA, MA, MA+15, MA+30, MA+45, PhD

 358,453 78%

Cincinnati Public Schools

 OH

5: BA, BA+150, MA, MA+30, MA+45 or PhD

 34,802 7%

Clark County School District

 NV

N/A; there are not lanes that correspond with advanced degrees or credit attainment (see "more information")

  • More information
    See also the Professional Growth System Reference Guide.

    The Clark County salary schedule does not have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. Teachers advance one step annually and one column every 3 years (or 2 years if meeting specified criteria), as long as they have earned 225 contact hours through designated coursework or professional development, etc. NCTQ was unable to determine if it's the norm for teachers to accrue the 225 contract hours every three years so that they may advance to a new column.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 33-45, Art. 26.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • State Law
    decided at local level
330,225 69%

Clayton County Public Schools

 GA

4: T-4 (BA); T-5 (MA); T-6 (Specialist); T-7 (PhD)

  • More information
    There are two additional lanes on the salary schedule: BT-4 (BA), and BT-5 (MA). Per the state website, placement in the BT category is determined by certificate titles where content requirements have been completed for the field but pedagogy requirements have not been completed, with the exception of Special Georgia requirements. (p. 2 (pdf), (1).(o): https://www.gadoe.org/External-Affairs-and-Policy/State-Board-of-Education/SBOE%20Rules/160-5-2-.05.pdf).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    4: T-4 (BA); T-5 (MA); T-6 (Specialist); T-7 (PhD)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    4: T-4 (BA); T-5 (MA); T-6 (Specialist); T-7 (PhD)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    4: T-4 (BA); T-5 (MA); T-6 (Specialist); T-7 (PhD)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 20.

  • State Law
    10: T-1, T-2, Provisional BT-4, Professional T-4, Provisional BT-5, Professional T-5, Professional BT-6, Provisional T-6, Provisional BT-7, Professional T-7 (T-4: Bachelor's; T-5: Master's; T-6: Specialist's; T-7: PhD)
54,840 93%

Cleveland Metropolitan School District

 OH

1 (pay is not differentiated by education)

  • More information
    The salary schedule is comprised of levels and is neither based on experience nor educational attainment. Teachers will advance one level after two consecutive years of a Developing or higher evaluation rating.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 142, Art. 31, Sec. 3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • State Law
    4: less than BA, BA, BA w/ 5 Yrs+No MA, MA or More
37,617 ND%

Cobb County School District

 GA

4: BA, MA, Specialist, PhD

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    10: T-1, T-2, Provisional BT-4, Professional T-4, Provisional BT-5, Professional T-5, Professional BT-6, Provisional T-6, Provisional BT-7, Professional T-7 (T-4: Bachelor's; T-5: Master's; T-6: Specialist's; T-7: PhD)
111,854 41%

Columbus City Schools

 OH

5: BA, BA + 150 hours, MA, MA+30, PhD

 48,925 ND%

Conroe Independent School District

 TX

3: BA, MA (stipend pay), PhD (stipend pay) (based on hiring schedule)

  • More information
    The dollar amount for the MA and PhD stipends is the same; however, the salary schedule specifies that for the PhD stipend, the degree must be in the subject area taught and received from an accredited university.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    1-single salary schedule
62,837 40%

Corona-Norco Unified School District

 CA

4: Class A (BA), Class B (BA+45 or MA), Class C (BA+60 with MA or MA+15), Class D (BA+75 with MA or MA+30)

 52,877 45%

Cumberland County Schools

 NC

1 (pay is not differentiated by education - see "more information")

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • State Law
    1; other lanes include: MA, Advanced (6 yr), and PhD
50,879 76%

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District

 TX

3: BA, MA (stipend pay), PhD (stipend pay) (based on new hire schedule)

 116,512 54%

Dallas Independent School District

 TX

1 [pay is not differentiated by education; neither the new hire schedule nor the TEI schedule is based on education (see "more information")]

  • More information
    Salary for teachers in their first year with the district is based solely on years of experience. After the first year, salary is determined by effectiveness level. The Teacher Effectiveness Initiative Salary schedule contains a salary amount for each effectiveness level; education and experience are not a factor in determining annual salary. To reach the Proficient II effectiveness level or higher and the corresponding compensation, teachers must go through the Distinguished Teacher Review process, which includes a review of quality of instruction, leadership, lifelong learning, and contributions to the profession.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 10.

    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/
  • State Law
    1-single salary schedule
155,119 86%

Davis School District

 UT

6: BA, BA+20, BA+40, BA+50 or MA, MA+30, PhD

  • More information
    Although the salary schedule itself is a single lane, advanced degrees / educational attainment place a teacher on a higher level of the schedule.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    decided at local level
74,289 19%

Dayton Public Schools

 OH

5: BA, BA+18, MA, MA+30, PhD

 12,537 ND%

DeKalb County School District

 GA

4: BA, MA, Specialist, PhD

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    10: T-1, T-2, Provisional BT-4, Professional T-4, Provisional BT-5, Professional T-5, Professional BT-6, Provisional T-6, Provisional BT-7, Professional T-7 (T-4: Bachelor's; T-5: Master's; T-6: Specialist's; T-7: PhD)
99,166 73%

Denver Public Schools

 CO

7: BA, BA+18, BA+36 / MA, MA+18, MA+36, MA+54; PhD

 92,039 65%

Des Moines Public Schools

 IA

8: BA, BA+15, BA+30, MA, MA+15, MA+30, MA+45, PhD

  • More information
    NCTQ's analysis assumes a teacher earns the required training increments to advance beyond Step 10.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state mandates minimum salary
33,167 78%

DeSoto County School District

 MS

4: BA, MA, Specialist; PhD

 34,392 52%

Detroit Public Schools Community District

 MI

4: BA, MA, MA+30, PhD

 49,534 86%

District of Columbia Public Schools

 DC

5: BA, BA+15, BA+30 or MA, MA+30, MA+60 or PhD

 48,568 ND%

Douglas County School District

 CO

9: BA; BA+15; BA+30; MA; MA+15; MA+30; MA+45; MA+60; PhD/EdS

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 11.
  • Past Policies

    1; the Salary Range structure has two salary ranges for teachers (General and Hard to Hire) that dictate pay based on experience and teaching position; educational attainment is only a factor in determining initial pay (see "more information").

    1; the Salary Range structure has two salary ranges for teachers (General and Hard to Hire) that dictate pay based on experience and teaching position; educational attainment is only a factor in determining initial pay (see "more information").

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    1; the Salary Range structure has two salary ranges (General and Hard to Hire) for teachers that dictate pay based on experience and teaching position; educational attainment is only a factor in determining initial pay (see "more information").

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2020
    Compensation FAQs
    2018-2020

  • State Law
    decided at local level
67,591 12%

Duval County Public Schools

 FL

4: BA, MA (stipend pay); Specialist (stipend pay); PhD (stipend pay)

  • More information
    Once initial pay is established in the first year of teaching, future salary increases are based on earned performance incentives. In 2022-2023, Highly Effective teachers receive $2,001, Effective teachers receive $1,000.50 and teachers rated less than Effective are not eligible for salary increases. 2022-2023 salary increases are based on 2021-2022 final summative evaluation ratings.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
130,229 51%

El Paso Independent School District

 TX

3: BA, MA (stipend pay), PhD (stipend pay) (based on new hire schedule)

 57,315 75%

Elk Grove Unified School District

 CA

9: BA, BA+15, BA+30, BA+45 or MA, BA+60 or BA+45 w/ MA, BA+75 or BA+60 w/ MA, BA+90 or BA+75 w/ MA, BA+90 or BA+75 w/ MA plus additional requirements which must be renewed every 10 years; PhD (stipend pay)

 62,865 54%

Fairfax County Public Schools

 VA

6: BA, BA+15, BA+30, MA, MA+30, PhD

 187,797 29%

Forsyth County Schools

 GA

4: Level 4 (BA); Level 5 (MA); Level 6 (Specialist); Level 7 (PhD)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    10: T-1, T-2, Provisional BT-4, Professional T-4, Provisional BT-5, Professional T-5, Professional BT-6, Provisional T-6, Provisional BT-7, Professional T-7 (T-4: Bachelor's; T-5: Master's; T-6: Specialist's; T-7: PhD)
49,346 15%

Fort Bend Independent School District

 TX

3: BA, MA (stipend pay ), PhD (stipend pay)

 76,122 43%

Fort Wayne Community Schools

 IN

2: BA, MA

 29,404 61%

Fort Worth Independent School District

 TX

3: BA, MA, PhD

 84,510 86%

Fresno Unified School District

 CA

7: BA+30-44, BA+45-59, BA+60-74, BA+75-90; MA (stipend pay); BA+90 (stipend pay); PhD (stipend pay)

  • More information
    There is also a separate salary lane for teachers who complete 9 units of continual professional learning through the District's professional development office prior to the beginning of the school year every three years.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    Decided at local level
71,126 87%

Frisco Independent School District

 TX

3: BA, MA (stipend pay), PhD (stipend pay) (based on new hire schedule)

 60,182 13%

Fulton County Schools

 GA

4: BA, MA, Specialist, PhD

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    10: T-1, T-2, Provisional BT-4, Professional T-4, Provisional BT-5, Professional T-5, Professional BT-6, Provisional T-6, Provisional BT-7, Professional T-7 (T-4: Bachelor's; T-5: Master's; T-6: Specialist's; T-7: PhD)
94,491 44%

Garland Independent School District

 TX

3: BA, MA (stipend pay), PhD (stipend pay)

 55,987 65%

Granite School District

 UT

7: BA, BA+20, BA+40, MA, MA+20, MA+40, PhD

 66,767 55%

Greenville County Schools

 SC

5: BA, BA+18, MA, MA+30, PhD

 76,158 48%

Guilford County Schools

 NC

1 (pay is not differentiated by education - see "more information")

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • State Law
    1; other lanes include: MA, Advanced (6 yr), and PhD
72,950 65%

Gwinnett County Public Schools

 GA

4: Level 1 (BA); Level 2 (MA); Level 3 (Specialist); Level 4 (PhD)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Substitute Pay
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    10: T-1, T-2, Provisional BT-4, Professional T-4, Provisional BT-5, Professional T-5, Professional BT-6, Provisional T-6, Provisional BT-7, Professional T-7 (T-4: Bachelor's; T-5: Master's; T-6: Specialist's; T-7: PhD)
179,758 53%

Hawaii Department of Education

 HI

6: BA, BA+30/MA, BA+45/MA+15, BA+60/MA+30, BA+75/MA+45, BA+90/MA+60/PhD

  • More information
    Teachers who have not completed a state approved teacher education program (SATEP) are only eligible for the BA, BA+30/MA and BA+45/MA+15 lanes.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
  • State Law
    6: Class II-BA, Class III-BA+30 or MA, Class IV-Class III+15, Class V-Class IV + 15, Class VI-Class V+15, Class VII-Class VI + 15 or PhD or EdD
181,278 46%

Henrico County Public Schools

 VA

2: BA, MA

 51,523 46%

Hillsborough County Public Schools

 FL

1 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment on the performance schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 12, Schedule P.
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
220,252 59%

Houston Independent School District

 TX

1 (based on placement schedule); pay is not differentiated by educational attainment

 209,772 80%

Howard County Public School System

 MD

5: BA; BA+30; MA; MA+30; PhD

 57,907 19%

Indianapolis Public Schools

 IN

1 (pay is not differentiated by education attainment)

  • More information
    The district only specifies a salary range, providing the minimum and maximum salary for teachers. Evaluation rating, experience and academic need determine if a teacher is eligible for a base salary increase. Those rated Highly Effective receive $1,290 and those rated Effective receive $1,000. Special education and STEM teachers receive $510. Teachers receive $510 for a year of experience, those with 2-10 years of service in the district receive $420 and those completing 11 or more years of service receive $260. Teachers with a rating of Ineffective or Improvement Necessary are ineligible for a base salary increase. Educational attainment is not a factor in salary determination.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
26,410 65%

Jackson Public Schools

 MS

4: BA, MA, Specialist, PhD

 23,935 100%

Jeffco Public Schools

 CO

6: BA, BA+18, MA, MA+60, MA+75, MA+90

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    5: BA, BA+18, MA, BA+60 w/ MA, BA+75 w/ MA

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    4: BA, MA, BA+60 w/ MA, BA+75 w/ MA

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    4: BA, MA, BA+60 w/ MA, BA+75 w/ MA

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

  • State Law
    decided at local level
84,631 31%

Jefferson County Public Schools

 KY

6: Rank III (BA), Rank III+15 (BA+15), Rank II (MA), Rank II+15 (MA+15), Rank I (Specialist), PhD

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    5: I (master's+30), II (master's), III (bachelor's), IV (emergency+96-128 hours), IV (emergency+64-95)
97,936 56%

Jefferson Parish Public School System

 LA

3: BA, MA, MA+30 and higher

  • More information
    There is also a lane for non-certified. The salary analysis is based solely on the district's base salary and does not take into account any of the additional earnings via the supplemental pay opportunities for evaluation rating or school and subject area assignments.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2 (pdf).
  • State Law
    no state-mandated salary schedule
48,254 61%

Jordan School District

 UT

6: BA, BA+20, BA+40, MA, MA+30, PhD

  • More information
    While there are not dedicated lanes for educational attainment, teachers with a BA+20, BA+40, MA, MA+30, and PhD are placed on higher levels on the salary schedule.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    decided at local level
56,176 21%

Kanawha County Schools

 WV

7: BA, BA+15, MA, MA+15, MA+30, MA+45, PhD

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 28.
  • State Law
    10: 4th class, 3rd class, 2nd class, BA, BA+15, MA, MA+15, MA+30, MA+45, PhD
25,764 51%

Kansas City Public Schools, MO

 MO

6: BA, BA+12, MA or BA+36, MA+15, MA+36, PhD or MA+60

 14,978 99%

Katy Independent School District

 TX

2: BA, MA or PhD (stipend pay)

 79,913 31%

Klein Independent School District

 TX

3: BA, MA (stipend pay), PhD (stipend pay)

 53,328 45%

Knox County Schools

 TN

5: BA, MA, MA+30, EdS, PhD

 60,854 ND%

Laramie County School District 1

 WY

9: BA, BA+15, BA+30, BA+45, MA, MA+15, MA+30, MA+45, PhD

 1,051 37%

Lewisville Independent School District

 TX

3: BA, MA (stipend pay), PhD (stipend pay)

 52,218 35%

Little Rock School District

 AR

7: BA, BA+12, BA+24, MA or BA+36, MA+15, MA+30, PhD (stipend pay)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    6: BA, BA+12, BA+24, MA or BA+36, MA+15, MA+30

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    6: BA, BA+12, BA+24, MA or BA+36, MA+15, MA+30

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    6: BA, BA+12, BA+24, MA or BA+36, MA+15, MA+30

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

  • State Law
    2: BA, MA
23,368 72%

Long Beach Unified School District

 CA

6: BA, BA+28, BA+56 or MA, BA+56 with MA or MA+28, BA+75 with MA or MA+45, PhD (stipend pay)

 72,661 68%

Los Angeles Unified School District

 CA

10: BA, BA+14, BA+28, BA+42, BA+56, BA+70, BA+84, BA+98, MA (stipend pay), PhD (stipend pay)

 492,842 79%

Loudoun County Public Schools

 VA

6: BA, BA+15, BA+30, MA, MA+30, PhD

 81,906 18%

Manchester School District

 NH

5: BA, BA+30, MA, MA+30, PhD

 13,452 58%

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

 TN

3: BA, MA, PhD

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
  • Past Policies

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

    2: BA; stipend pay for advanced degree (see footnote)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2020

    1: BA

    Document in effect: July 01, 2014 - June 30, 2017
    Salary Schedule
    2014-2017

  • State Law
    2: BA, Advanced degree
112,125 ND%

Mesa Public Schools

 AZ

3: BA, MA (stipend pay), PhD (stipend pay)

  • More information
    The district does not use a traditional step and lane schedule. Teachers receive additional pay for a MA and PhD and also receive $65 per credit for approved graduate coursework, up to a maximum of 45 credits beyond a BA degree and 60 credits beyond a MA degree.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    Decided at local level
62,981 55%

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools

 TN

5: BA, MA, MA+, EdS, PhD

 84,667 ND%

Miami-Dade County Public Schools

 FL

4: BA, MA (stipend pay), Specialist (stipend pay), PhD (stipend pay)

 350,434 69%

Milwaukee Public Schools

 WI

3: BA; MA; PhD (annual stipend pay)

 75,431 77%

Minneapolis Public Schools

 MN

12: BA, BA+15, BA+30, BA+45, BA+60, MA, MA+15, MA+30, MA+45, MA+60, PhD or ED, PhD+ED

  • More information
    The answer here reflects only the lanes based on educational attainment. Per the 2021-2023 CBA (p. 142, Art. 7.4.3.d & p. 144, Art. 7.8.1.), fifteen ProPay credits will qualify an individual to advance on the salary schedule. Up to a maximum of two-lane changes per five years are allowed using ProPay credits and lane advancement based on ProPay credits shall be granted up to Lane U. In addition, National Board certification will qualify a teacher for the next lane on the salary schedule. While it's not specified, it seems likely that the unlabeled lanes (e.g., F, H, J, etc.) are for those who accumulate ProPay credits and/or National Board certification.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
35,580 57%

Mobile County Public Schools

 AL

4: Rank B/ND (BA), Rank A (MA), Rank AA (Educational Specialist), Rank DR (PhD)

 53,967 70%

Montgomery County Public Schools

 MD

4: BA, MA, MA+30, MA+60

 162,680 33%

New Haven Public Schools

 CT

4: BA, MA, 6th Year; PhD

  • More information
    The 6th Year salary lane requires a MA and 30 units in a planned course of study with prior approval from college and the Board.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023
    p. 23, Art. XII, Sec. 2.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
20,180 71%

New York City Department of Education

 NY

6: BA, BA+30, BA+60, MA or BA+30 with 36 credits in specialization, BA+60 with MA or 36 credits in specialization, MA+30 and 36 credits in approved subject matter.

 922,935 72%

Newark Public Schools

 NJ

3: BA, MA, PhD

  • More information
    There are also "legacy" (grandfathered) lanes for MA and PhD.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    not applicable-state only requires minimum salary for all teachers
35,665 74%

NOLA Public Schools

 LA

5: BA, MA, MA+30, Specialist, PhD

  • More information
    The vast majority of public schools in New Orleans are charter schools, which have autonomy to manage their own compensation policies. As a result, there is not one uniform salary schedule for all public schools in the city. (District website: https://nolapublicschools.com/about/whoweare/governance). Per page 3 (pdf) of the Salary Manual, "NOLA Public Schools Salary Manual is intended to facilitate compensation communications within the district and to serve as a guide for administering salaries."
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 9-13 (pdf).
  • State Law
    no state-mandated salary schedule
4,642 54%

Norfolk Public Schools

 VA

4: BA, MA (stipend pay), MA+30 (stipend pay), PhD (stipend pay)

 30,087 72%

North East Independent School District

 TX

3: BA, MA (stipend pay), PhD (stipend pay)

 65,186 48%

Northside Independent School District

 TX

2: BA, MA/PhD (stipend pay)

 106,501 49%

Oakland Unified School District

 CA

6: BA, BA+30, BA+45, BA+60, BA+75, BA+90

 36,373 73%

Oklahoma City Public Schools

 OK

3: BA, MA, PhD

  • More information
    Per the 2020-2022 Salary Schedule, the BA+15 and MA+30 lanes expired on 12/31/20, but any employees employed within those lanes as of 12/31/20 are grandfathered in until separation or retirement.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    5: BA, BA+15, MA, MA+30, PhD

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2022

    5: BA, BA+15, MA, MA+30, PhD

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

    5: BA, BA+15, MA, MA+30, PhD

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

  • State Law
    3: BA, MA, PhD
37,530 85%

Omaha Public Schools

 NE

5: BA, BA+18, MA, MA+30, PhD

 53,194 72%

Orange County Public Schools

 FL

4: BA, MA (stipend pay), Specialist (stipend pay), PhD (stipend pay)

  • More information
    While neither the contract nor the salary schedule address state law, after initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. Per the 2022-2023 edition of the 2021-2024 contract (p. 71, Art. XVI.A.2 & 3.), in 2022-2023, teachers rated Effective receive an additional $1,800 and those rated Highly Effective receive an additional $2,425.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
209,089 52%

Osceola County School District

 FL

4: BA, MA, Specialist, PhD

  • More information
    In accordance with state law, FL Statute 1012.22, evaluation rating determines level advancement on the salary schedule. Teachers rated Highly Effective in 2021-2022 receive a $1,700 salary increase by advancing 34 levels on the salary schedule, those rated Effective receive a $1,250 increase by advancing 25 levels, and teachers who are "grandfathered" (Professional Service Contract or Continuing Contract status) and rated either Highly Effective or Effective receive a $1,300 increase by advancing 26 levels.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
68,554 44%

Pasadena Independent School District

 TX

3: BA, MA (based on schedule for new hires); PhD (stipend pay)

 53,291 86%

Pasco County Schools

 FL

6: BA, BA+18 (stipend pay), MA (stipend pay), MA+18 (stipend pay), Education Specialist (stipend pay), PhD (stipend pay) [based on initial salary placement for new hires]

  • More information
    For all employees hired after July 1, 2011, the advanced degree must be held in the employee's area of certification.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
75,048 54%

Pinellas County Schools

 FL

4: BA, MA (stipend pay), Specialist (stipend pay), PhD (stipend pay) [based on new hire placement schedule]

 100,948 50%

Pittsburgh Public Schools

 PA

1 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

  • More information
    The footnote on the salary schedule indicates that Art. 95 addresses advanced study credit. Art. 95 was not revised in the 2020-2024 Tentative Agreement; thus, the information from p. 1, B of the 2017-2020 Tentative Agreement still stands. That agreement notes that there is a single lane for all teachers hired after July 1, 2010, with the top salary step being equal to the top salary step of the grandfathered MA lane. Furthermore, the Fact Finder Report for the 2017-2020 contract indicates that there should be no additional pay for advanced degrees for those hired after 2010 (pp. 1 &2, II: https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Labor-Management-Relations/plrb/fact-finding/2017/Documents/Pittsburgh%20SD%2088-17-30%20W.pdf).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
22,567 96%

Plano Independent School District

 TX

3: BA, MA (stipend pay), PhD (stipend pay)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 6 & 11.
  • Past Policies

    2: BA, MA

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

    3: BA, MA, PhD (stipend pay)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    1-single salary schedule
53,057 32%

Polk County Public Schools

 FL

4: BA, MA (stipend pay), Specialist (stipend pay), PhD (stipend pay)

 105,648 52%

Portland Public Schools, ME

 ME

5: Lane I, Lane II, Lane III, Lane IV, Lane V. While these lanes do not correspond to advanced degrees, they are a reflection of degree held at the time of initial salary placement as well as a teacher's successful completion of salary contact hours (see "more information").

  • More information
    While Portland does not utilize a traditional salary schedule, teachers advance one step each year; however, the schedule does not have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. To change lanes, teachers must complete a minimum number of years on their current lane and earn a minum number of salary contact hours (SCH). SCH are earned via courses, workshops, learning projects, curriculum development, action research, etc. Advancing from Lane 1 to 2 or Lane 2 to 3 requires 3 years and 180 SCH. Advancing from Lane 3 to 4 or Lane 4 to 5 requires 4 years and 225 SCH.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    August 26, 2022 - August 31, 2025
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    not applicable-state only requires minimum salary for all teachers
6,764 52%

Portland Public Schools, OR

 OR

8: BA/BA+15, BA+30, BA+45, BA+60/MA, BA+75/MA+15, BA+90/MA+30, BA+105/MA+45, PhD (stipend pay)

 46,924 36%

Prince George's County Public Schools

 MD

6: BA, BA+30, BA+45/MA, MA+30, MA+60, PhD

 132,657 66%

Prince William County Public Schools

 VA

5: BA, BA+15, MA, MA+30, EdD

 90,843 42%

Providence Public School District

 RI

5: BA, BA+30 (stipend pay), MA (stipend pay), MA+30 (stipend pay), PhD (stipend pay)

 23,699 85%

Red Clay Consolidated School District

 DE

8: BA, BA+15, BA+30, MA, MA+15, MA+30, MA+45, PhD

 15,414 ND%

Richmond Public Schools

 VA

4: BA, MA, MA+30, PhD (stipend pay)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 21 & 31.
  • Past Policies

    3: BA, MA, MA+30

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 22.

    4: BA, MA, MA+30, PhD (stipend pay)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 21 & 38.

    4: BA, MA, MA+30, PhD (stipend pay)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 19 & 31.

  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
24,763 88%

Rochester City School District

 NY

2: BA, MA

  • More information
    Teachers with a master's degree are placed 2 steps higher on the salary schedule than their experience warrants.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
27,044 89%

Round Rock ISD

 TX

3: BA; MA (stipend pay); PhD (stipend pay)

 50,387 28%

Sacramento City Unified School District

 CA

6: BA, BA+45 or MA, BA+60 or MA+12, BA+75 or MA+24, BA+90 or MA+39, PhD (stipend pay)

 42,196 71%

San Antonio Independent School District

 TX

2: BA, MA (based on schedule for new hires)

 48,745 90%

San Bernardino City Unified School District

 CA

5: BA without credential, BA with credential, BA+30 or MA, BA+45 or MA+15,BA+60 with MA or MA+30

 48,769 89%

San Diego Unified School District

 CA

5: BA; BA+36 or MA; BA+60 or BA+54 with MA; BA+72 or MA+66; BA+90 or MA+84

 102,884 58%

San Francisco Unified School District

 CA

3: BA, BA+30-59, BA+60

 52,417 53%

Santa Ana Unified School District

 CA

5: BA, BA+24, BA+45, MA, PhD (stipend pay)

 46,923 84%

School District of Lee County

 FL

4: BA, MA (stipend pay), Specialist (stipend pay), PhD (stipend pay)

 94,410 49%

School District of Manatee County

 FL

4: BA, MA (stipend pay), Specialist (stipend pay), PhD (stipend pay)

 49,301 52%

School District of Palm Beach County

 FL

5; BA, MA (stipend pay), double MA (stipend pay), specialist (stipend pay), and PhD (stipend pay)

 194,172 59%

School District of Philadelphia

 PA

4: BA, MA, MA+30, PhD

 128,647 100%

Seattle Public Schools

 WA

9: BA, BA+22.5, BA+45, BA+45+MA, BA+90, BA+90+MA, BA+135+MA, BA+155+MA, PhD

  • More information
    This count excludes the BA+135 lane which has been eliminated and is only available to teachers grandfathered into that lane.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    9: BA, BA+15, BA+30, BA+45, BA+90, BA+135, MA, MA+45, MA+90/PhD
55,271 31%

Seminole County Public Schools

 FL

4: BA, MA, Specialist, PhD

 68,269 48%

Sioux Falls School District

 SD

4: BA, BA+24, MA, MA+24 (while the salary schedule does not have actual lanes, it does have four degree/credit requirements in order for teachers to advance to higher steps)

 24,968 44%

Springfield Public School District, MO

 MO

4: BA, MA, MA+30 or Specialist, PhD

 25,641 55%

St. Louis Public Schools

 MO

5: BA, MA, MA+15, MA+30, PhD

 21,814 99%

St. Paul Public Schools

 MN

10: BA, BA+15, BA+30, BA+45, BA+60/MA, MA+15, MA+30, MA+45, MA+60/Specialist, PhD/EdD

 36,888 66%

Stockton Unified School District

 CA

8: BA, BA+15, BA+30/MA, BA+45/MA+15, BA+60/MA+30, BA+75 inc MA/PhD/ED, MA (stipend pay), PhD (stipend pay)

 37,502 74%

Toledo Public Schools

 OH

5: BA, BA+15, MA, MA+15, MA+60 & PhD

 23,153 12%

Tulsa Public Schools

 OK

5: BA, MA, MA+30, MA+60, PhD

 36,512 82%

Virginia Beach City Public Schools

 VA

4: BA, MA (stipend pay), Specialist/MA+30 (stipend pay), PhD (stipend pay)

 68,624 39%

Volusia County Schools

 FL

4: BA, MA (stipend), Specialist (stipend), PhD (stipend)

  • More information
    Advanced degree stipend amounts are dependent on the degree as well as years of experience.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 7 & 8.
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
63,223 64%

Wake County School District

 NC

1 (pay is not differentiated by education - see "more information")

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • State Law
    1; other lanes include: MA, Advanced (6 yr), and PhD
161,784 33%

Washoe County Public Schools

 NV

8: less than a degree, BA, BA+24 undergraduate credits or 16 graduate credits, BA+48 undergraduate credits or 32 graduate credits, MA or equivalent, MA+16, MA+32, PhD

 67,113 46%

West Ada School District

 ID

3: BA, BA+24, MA (see "more information")

  • More information
    Teachers on the BA+24 and MA lanes must not only meet those educational attainment requirements but they must also possess a Professional Endorsement to be on those lanes. If a teacher has a BA+24 or MA but does not hold a Professional Endorsement then they will be on the BA lane.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    not applicable-state only requires minimum salary for all teachers
40,205 22%

Wichita Public Schools

 KS

12: BA, BA+10, BA+20, BA+30, MA, MA+10, MA+20, MA+30, Ed. Sp./MA+40., Ed. Sp.+10/MA+50, Ed. Sp.+20/MA+60, PhD

 48,916 77%

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

 NC

1 (pay is not differentiated by education - see "more information")

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • State Law
    1; other lanes include: MA, Advanced (6 yr), and PhD
54,707 61%
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This question is calculated using the formula (step 2 - step 1) / step 1 for each step of the salary schedule. All responses are then averaged across both the bachelor's and master's lanes (i.e., there is only 1 average that accounts for both lanes). When the BA lane reaches its maximum salary (i.e., there are no further salary increases) earlier than the MA lane, we will calculate the average increase through the year at which the BA salary maxes out. We do not include the year in which the BA salary maxes out until the year in which the MA salary maxes out, since this increase is 0%. NCTQ assumes that steps and years of experience align (i.e., that a teacher advances a step each year), unless there is evidence of a salary freeze or the district provides clear evidence that years of experience and steps do not align.

Albuquerque Public Schools

 NM

0.7% when teachers move to Level II at 3 years or 5 years

  • More information
    See also: FAQs: Three-Tiered Licensure Systems (https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/licensure-frequently-asked-questions/) and Teacher License Advancement (https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/teacher-license-advancement/)

    Teachers on Licensure Level 1 can advance to Level 2 after 3 years but must do so after 5 five years to remain teaching.  Advancement to each level requires that teachers meet various, specified criteria.  Teachers can choose to remain on Level 2 for their career or can meet specified criteria to move to Level 3.  As such, our calculations take two approaches to show the shortest and longest trajectory to max salary: (1) a teacher advances to Level 2 after 3 years, and (2) a teacher advances to Level 2 after 5 years.  Both cases assume that the teacher does not advance to Level 3 since Level 3 is not a requirement to remain licensed and teaching.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    New Mexico Dossier Guidelines
    2021-2023
  • Past Policies

    0.9% when teachers move to Level II at 3 years or 5 years

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    New Mexico Dossier Guidelines
    2021-2023

    0.9% when teachers move to Level II at 3 years or 5 years

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    New Mexico Statutes 22-10A-7; 22-10A-10; & 22-10A-11.

    0.9% when teachers move to Level II at 3 years or 5 years

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    New Mexico Statutes 22-10A-7; 22-10A-10; & 22-10A-11.

 89,788 69%

Aldine Independent School District

 TX

N/A; the district does not utilize a salary schedule.

  • More information
    The district publishes new hire salary for those with 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of experience and the minimum, midpoint and maximum salary for veteran district teachers. There is no indication that there is additional pay for educational attainment.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 15, Sec. 3.B.

    District website: https://www.aldineisd.org/about/departments/human-resources/applicants/compensation-information/
66,854 87%

Alpine School District

 UT

2.8%

 81,715 16%

Anchorage School District

 AK

2.4%

 46,115 19%

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

 MD

2.6%

 83,300 32%

Anoka-Hennepin School District

 MN

2.1%

 38,802 32%

Arlington Independent School District

 TX

0.7%

 59,900 73%

Atlanta Public Schools

 GA

1.5%

 52,377 75%

Aurora Public Schools

 CO

2.5%

 39,872 66%

Austin Independent School District

 TX

0.7% (based on new hire schedule)

  • More information
    Analysis is based solely on Austin's base salary for new hires and does not take into account any of the base building salary increases for which teachers are eligible under the Professional Pathways for Teachers (PPfT) (pp. 24-26 of the 2022 2023 Compensation Manual and https://www.austinisd.org/hc/employee-effectiveness/compensation).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 16 & 17.

    District website: https://www.austinisd.org/hc/careers/compensation
80,032 53%

Baltimore City Public School System

 MD

2.3% (based on new hire salary placement; see "more information")

  • More information
    See also https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/career-pathways

    After initial placement on the Career Pathway Salary Schedule, teachers advance to the next salary interval in a pathway by earning achievement units (AUs), which are awarded for professional development, strong evaluations, eligible coursework, etc. Teachers may advance from the Standard to the Professional Pathway either via earning 12 AUs to move from interval 5 of the Standard pathway to interval 1 of to Professional pathway or via an accelerated process (see district website for details). Movement to the Model or Lead pathways requires approval of the Professional Peer Review Committee; in addition, moving to the Lead pathway is considered a promotional opportunity.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 15 & 16, Art. 5.2.C.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
79,297 100%

Baltimore County Public Schools

 MD

2.0%

 113,814 50%

Billings Public Schools

 MT

2.6%

 16,958 36%

Birmingham City Schools

 AL

1.2%

 23,041 83%

Bismarck Public Schools

 ND

1.7%

 13,197 23%

Boston Public Schools

 MA

6.5%

 51,433 ND%

Brevard Public Schools

 FL

0% (based on initial placement schedule)

  • More information
    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based solely on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22 (2022-2023 Contract, p. 54, Art. XVII.A.). The annual salary increase amounts for Highly Effective and Effective ratings were not specified for 2022-2023 in the district materials to which NCTQ had access.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    0.9% (based on initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    1.0% (based on initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    1.5% (based on initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 2 & 4 (pdf).

 73,734 49%

Bridgeport Public Schools

 CT

4.0%

 20,296 73%

Broward County Public Schools

 FL

0.2% (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule)

  • More information
    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. In 2022-2023, teachers rated Effective in the year prior receive a 3.75% salary adjustment and those who were rated Highly Effective receive a 5% salary adjustment. (2022-2025 Contract (2022-2023 School Year), pp. E-3 & E-4, App. E.).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2 (pdf).

    Contract
    June 30, 2022 - June 29, 2025 (2022-2023 School Year)
    p. E-2, App. E.3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    0.3% (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 2 (pdf).
    Contract
    June 30, 2021 - June 29, 2024 (2021-2022 School Year)
    p. E-2, App. E.3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    0.3% (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    0.8% (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

 270,978 60%

Buffalo School District

 NY

3.0%

 32,891 73%

Burlington School District

 VT

3.1%

 3,834 46%

Capistrano Unified School District

 CA

3.5%

 47,135 25%

Champlain Valley School District

 VT

2.9%

 4,244 11%

Charleston County School District

 SC

1.8%

 49,769 57%

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

 NC

1.4% (based only on the BA schedule)

  • More information
    See also the district website: https://www.cmsk12.org/Page/8016

    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
147,638 58%

Cherry Creek School District

 CO

2.0%

 55,839 29%

Chesterfield County Public Schools

 VA

1.1%

 61,552 36%

Chicago Public Schools

 IL

1.8%

  • More information
    For teachers hired after January 1, 2017, an amount equal to the pension pick up will be added to the teacher's base salary; as a result, NCTQ's salary analysis is based on the salaries as listed under "total compensation" on the salary schedule.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 3-8.
358,453 78%

Cincinnati Public Schools

 OH

2.2%

 34,802 7%

Clark County School District

 NV

2.1%, based on all nine columns on the salary schedule (there is no one lane that defines salary advancement for all teachers)

  • More information
    See also the Professional Growth System Reference Guide.

    The average above is the average of all nine columns on the salary schedule. The Clark County salary schedule does not have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. Teachers advance one step annually and one column every 3 years (or 2 years if meeting specified criteria), as long as they have earned 225 contact hours through designated coursework or professional development, etc. NCTQ was unable to determine if it's the norm for teachers to accrue the 225 contract hours every three years so that they may advance to a new column.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 33-45, Art. 26.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    2.2%, based on all eight columns on the salary schedule (there is no one lane that defines salary advancement for all teachers)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 33-45, Art. 26.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    2.2%, based on all eight lanes on the salary schedule (there is no one lane that defines salary advancement for all teachers)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2021 with 2019-2021 Amendment
    pp. 35-45, Art. 26.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    2.2%, based on all eight Lanes on the salary schedule (there is no one lane that defines salary advancement for all teachers)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2021 with 2019-2021 Amendment
    pp. 35-45, Art. 26.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

 330,225 69%

Clayton County Public Schools

 GA

1.4%

 54,840 93%

Cleveland Metropolitan School District

 OH

N/A; evaluation rating is the sole factor in level advancement (see "more information")

  • More information
    The salary schedule is comprised of levels and is neither based on experience nor educational attainment. Teachers will advance one level after two consecutive years of a Developing or higher evaluation rating.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 142, Art. 31, Sec. 3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
37,617 ND%

Cobb County School District

 GA

1.5%

 111,854 41%

Columbus City Schools

 OH

2.2%

 48,925 ND%

Conroe Independent School District

 TX

0.6% (based on hiring schedule)

 62,837 40%

Corona-Norco Unified School District

 CA

3.4%

 52,877 45%

Cumberland County Schools

 NC

1.6% (based only on the BA lane)

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    1.7% (based only on the BA lane)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    1.2% (based only on the BA lane)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    1.7% (based only on the BA lane)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

 50,879 76%

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District

 TX

0.9% (based on new hire schedule)

 116,512 54%

Dallas Independent School District

 TX

0.9% (based on the new hire schedule)

  • More information
    Salary for teachers in their first year with the district is based solely on years of experience. After the first year, salary is determined by effectiveness level. The Teacher Effectiveness Initiative Salary schedule contains a salary amount for each effectiveness level; education and experience are not a factor in determining annual salary. To reach the Proficient II effectiveness level or higher and the corresponding compensation, teachers must go through the Distinguished Teacher Review process, which includes a review of quality of instruction, leadership, lifelong learning, and contributions to the profession.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 10.

    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/
  • Past Policies

    1.2% (based on the new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 12.
    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/

    1.2% (based on the new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 12.
    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/

    0.5% (based on the new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 11.
    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/

 155,119 86%

Davis School District

 UT

1.3%

 74,289 19%

Dayton Public Schools

 OH

2.7%

 12,537 ND%

DeKalb County School District

 GA

1.4%

 99,166 73%

Denver Public Schools

 CO

2.6%

 92,039 65%

Des Moines Public Schools

 IA

1.9%

  • More information
    NCTQ's analysis assumes a teacher earns the required training increments to advance beyond Step 10.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
33,167 78%

DeSoto County School District

 MS

1.1%

 34,392 52%

Detroit Public Schools Community District

 MI

8.9%

 49,534 86%

District of Columbia Public Schools

 DC

3.1%

  • More information
    Analysis based solely on DC's base salary, assumes an acceptable evaluation rating, and does not take into account accelerated advancement on the base pay salary scale through LIFT or additional earnings due to DC's IMPACTplus performance pay plan.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2018-2023
  • Past Policies

    3.0%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2018
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2018

    3.0%

    Document in effect: October 01, 2011 - June 30, 2017
    Salary Schedule
    2011-2017

    3.1% (based solely on DC's base salary, assumes an acceptable evaluation rating, and does not take into account accelerated advancement on the base pay salary scale through LIFT or additional earnings due to DC's IMPACTplus performance pay plan))

    Document in effect: July 01, 2014 - June 30, 2015
    Salary Schedule
    2014-2015

 48,568 ND%

Douglas County School District

 CO

2.2%

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 11.
  • Past Policies

    N/A; the Salary Range structure only specifies the minimum and maximum salaries available to teachers.

    N/A; the Salary Range structure only specifies the minimum and maximum salaries available to teachers.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    N/A; the Salary Range structure only specifies entry level pay, experienced hire range pay, the midpoint, and the internal range cap.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2020
    Compensation FAQs
    2018-2020

 67,591 12%

Duval County Public Schools

 FL

1.3% (based only on initial salary placement)

  • More information
    Once initial pay is established in the first year of teaching, future salary increases are based on earned performance incentives. In 2022-2023, Highly Effective teachers receive $2,001, Effective teachers receive $1,000.50 and teachers rated less than Effective are not eligible for salary increases. 2022-2023 salary increases are based on 2021-2022 final summative evaluation ratings.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    1.4% (based only on initial salary placement)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    1.4% (based only on initial salary placement)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    2.0% (based only on initial salary placement)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 51 & 53 (pdf).

 130,229 51%

El Paso Independent School District

 TX

0.6% (based on new hire schedule)

 57,315 75%

Elk Grove Unified School District

 CA

1.6%

 62,865 54%

Fairfax County Public Schools

 VA

2.3%

 187,797 29%

Forsyth County Schools

 GA

1.4%

 49,346 15%

Fort Bend Independent School District

 TX

0.7% (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    0.8% (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    0.8% (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    0.9% (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

 76,122 43%

Fort Wayne Community Schools

 IN

2.2%

 29,404 61%

Fort Worth Independent School District

 TX

0.8% (based on new hire salary schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 25, Sec. II.
  • Past Policies

    0.9% (based on new hire salary schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    1.0% (based on new hire salary schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 18, Sec. II.

    1.0% (based on new hire salary schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 18, Sec. II.

 84,510 86%

Fresno Unified School District

 CA

2.0%

  • More information
    Certified teachers with only a BA and no additional credits are placed on Class 1, Level 1. In order to advance beyond this point, a teacher must earn at least 30 additional credits beyond a BA.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
71,126 87%

Frisco Independent School District

 TX

0.8% (based on new hire schedule)

 60,182 13%

Fulton County Schools

 GA

1.7%

 94,491 44%

Garland Independent School District

 TX

0.5% (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2.
  • Past Policies

    0.6% (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 3.

    0.6% (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 0201
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 3.

    0.6% (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 3.

 55,987 65%

Granite School District

 UT

2.2%

 66,767 55%

Greenville County Schools

 SC

1.4%

 76,158 48%

Guilford County Schools

 NC

1.3% (based only on the BA schedule)

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    1.0% (based only on the BA schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    1.1% (based only on the BA schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    1.0% (based only on the BA schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2018
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2018

 72,950 65%

Gwinnett County Public Schools

 GA

1.3%

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    1.4%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    1.4% (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    1.5% (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 1 (pdf).

 179,758 53%

Hawaii Department of Education

 HI

0% due to step freeze; 3.3% without step freeze (based on the assumption that a teacher completes a State Approved Education Program and begins on step 5)

  • More information
    A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level. There is a step freeze in 2021-2022 (2021-2023 CBA, p. 68, Art. XX.C).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
181,278 46%

Henrico County Public Schools

 VA

2.4%

 51,523 46%

Hillsborough County Public Schools

 FL

1.6%

 220,252 59%

Houston Independent School District

 TX

0.9% (based on placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 19.
  • Past Policies

    1.0% (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 21.

    1.1% (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 21.

    1.1% (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

 209,772 80%

Howard County Public School System

 MD

2.6%

 57,907 19%

Indianapolis Public Schools

 IN

N/A; experience is one of three factors that provides a base salary increase (see "more information")

  • More information
    The district only specifies a salary range, providing the minimum and maximum salary for teachers. Evaluation rating, experience and academic need determine if a teacher is eligible for a base salary increase. Those rated Highly Effective receive $1,290 and those rated Effective receive $1,000. Special education and STEM teachers receive $510. Teachers receive $510 for a year of experience, those with 2-10 years of service in the district receive $420 and those completing 11 or more years of service receive $260. Teachers with a rating of Ineffective or Improvement Necessary are ineligible for a base salary increase. Educational attainment is not a factor in salary determination.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
26,410 65%

Jackson Public Schools

 MS

1.2%

 23,935 100%

Jeffco Public Schools

 CO

2.5%

  • More information
    Teachers rated Highly Effective or Effective will advance on the salary schedule. Probationary teachers will also advance on the salary schedule if they receive a Partially Effective evaluation rating or better in their first two years of teaching. While the salary schedule notes that steps and years of experience do not necessarily align, for our calculations we assumed a teacher would advance a step each year for an Effective or Highly Effective rating.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/careers/employee-compensation/licensed-educator-compensation
  • Past Policies

    2.4%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/careers/employee-compensation/licensed-educator-compensation

    2.4%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/employment/salaries

    2.4%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/employment/salaries

 84,631 31%

Jefferson County Public Schools

 KY

2.0%

 97,936 56%

Jefferson Parish Public School System

 LA

0.9%

  • More information
    The salary analysis is based solely on the district's base salary and does not take into account any of the additional earnings via the supplemental pay opportunities for evaluation rating or school and subject area assignments.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    1.0%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 2 (pdf).

    1.0%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    1.2%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2015 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2015-2019

 48,254 61%

Jordan School District

 UT

1.2%

 56,176 21%

Kanawha County Schools

 WV

1.2%

 25,764 51%

Kansas City Public Schools, MO

 MO

2.1%

 14,978 99%

Katy Independent School District

 TX

0.7% (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    0.8% (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    0.8% (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    0.8% (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

 79,913 31%

Klein Independent School District

 TX

0.6% (based on hiring schedule)

 53,328 45%

Knox County Schools

 TN

2.0%

 60,854 ND%

Laramie County School District 1

 WY

1.0%

 1,051 37%

Lewisville Independent School District

 TX

0.6% (based on new hire schedule)

 52,218 35%

Little Rock School District

 AR

2.1%

 23,368 72%

Long Beach Unified School District

 CA

1.6%

 72,661 68%

Los Angeles Unified School District

 CA

2.3%

 492,842 79%

Loudoun County Public Schools

 VA

1.9%

 81,906 18%

Manchester School District

 NH

4.0%

 13,452 58%

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

 TN

1.3%

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
  • Past Policies

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

    2.1% (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2020

    1.9%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2014 - June 30, 2017
    Salary Schedule
    2014-2017

 112,125 ND%

Mesa Public Schools

 AZ

0.9% (new hires receive a base salary plus $500 for each year of prior experience; it's not clear if there's a cap on the amount of years for which a teacher can receive credit)

  • More information
    All of NCTQ's salary calculations are based on the new hire compensation worksheet. No maximum years of experience or maximum salary are specified on the worksheet; we have opted to cap our analysis at 10 years of experience based on the example used on the worksheet for a 10-year veteran teacher. Teachers with a MA degree receive $1,000 for the degree, as well as $65 per graduate credit hour (up to a maximum of 45 credit hours) beyond a BA. Since credit hour requirements for a MA degree vary, our MA salary only takes into account the $1,000.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023*

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
    p. 1 (pdf).

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    1.0% (new hires receive a base salary plus $500 for each year of prior experience; it's not clear if there's a cap on the amount of years for which a teacher can receive credit)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    1.1% (new hires receive a base salary plus $500 for each year of prior experience; it's not clear if there's a cap on the amount of years for which a teacher can receive credit)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    1.1% (new hires receive a base salary plus $500 for each year of prior experience; it's not clear if there's a cap on the amount of years for which a teacher can receive credit)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 2 (pdf).

 62,981 55%

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools

 TN

1.3%

 84,667 ND%

Miami-Dade County Public Schools

 FL

N/A; the district only publishes the minimum and maximum salaries and does not utilize a salary schedule. Annual salary increases are based on evaluation rating, in accordance with state law (Florida Statute 1012.22).

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023
    p. 224, App. E, Sec. 3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
350,434 69%

Milwaukee Public Schools

 WI

2.9% (based on new hire salary)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    3.2% (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    3.2% (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    3.2% (based on new hire salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

 75,431 77%

Minneapolis Public Schools

 MN

1.4%

 35,580 57%

Mobile County Public Schools

 AL

1.2%

 53,967 70%

Montgomery County Public Schools

 MD

2.8%

 162,680 33%

New Haven Public Schools

 CT

4.7%

 20,180 71%

New York City Department of Education

 NY

2.8%

 922,935 72%

Newark Public Schools

 NJ

2.8%

 35,665 74%

NOLA Public Schools

 LA

1.2% (based on base pay only)

  • More information
    Answer only reflects salary advancement for years of experience and does not take into account any additional salary earnings for demand or performance. The vast majority of public schools in New Orleans are charter schools, which have autonomy to manage their own compensation policies. As a result, there is not one uniform salary schedule for all public schools in the city. (District website: https://nolapublicschools.com/about/whoweare/governance). Per page 3 (pdf) of the Salary Manual, "NOLA Public Schools Salary Manual is intended to facilitate compensation communications within the district and to serve as a guide for administering salaries."
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 9 & 10 (pdf).
4,642 54%

Norfolk Public Schools

 VA

1.8%

 30,087 72%

North East Independent School District

 TX

N/A; the district does not use a salary schedule (only the minimum and maximum salaries as well as salaries at 6, 16, and 20 years are specified for new hires)

 65,186 48%

Northside Independent School District

 TX

0.7% (based on new hire schedule)

 106,501 49%

Oakland Unified School District

 CA

1.4%

 36,373 73%

Oklahoma City Public Schools

 OK

1.6%

 37,530 85%

Omaha Public Schools

 NE

2.0%

 53,194 72%

Orange County Public Schools

 FL

N/A; the district only specifies minimum and maximum salaries (see "more information")

  • More information
    While neither the contract nor the salary schedule address state law, after initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. Per the 2022-2023 edition of the 2021-2024 contract (p. 71, Art. XVI.A.2 & 3.), in 2022-2023, teachers rated Effective receive an additional $1,800 and those rated Highly Effective receive an additional $2,425.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
209,089 52%

Osceola County School District

 FL

N/A; this non-traditional salary schedule utilizes levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year.

  • More information
    In accordance with state law, FL Statute 1012.22, evaluation rating determines level advancement on the salary schedule. Teachers rated Highly Effective in 2021-2022 receive a $1,700 salary increase by advancing 34 levels on the salary schedule, those rated Effective receive a $1,250 increase by advancing 25 levels, and teachers who are "grandfathered" (Professional Service Contract or Continuing Contract status) and rated either Highly Effective or Effective receive a $1,300 increase by advancing 26 levels.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
68,554 44%

Pasadena Independent School District

 TX

0.7% (based on schedule for new hires)

 53,291 86%

Pasco County Schools

 FL

0.5% (based on initial salary placement for new hires)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    0.6% (based on initial salary placement for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    0.7% (based on initial salary placement for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    1.1% (based on initial salary placement for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

 75,048 54%

Pinellas County Schools

 FL

1.0% (based on new hire placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    1.1% (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    1.2% (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 1 (pdf).

    1.3% (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

 100,948 50%

Pittsburgh Public Schools

 PA

6.8%

  • More information
    The footnote on the salary schedule indicates that Art. 95 addresses advanced study credit. Art. 95 was not revised in the 2020-2024 Tentative Agreement; thus, the information from p. 1, B of the 2017-2020 Tentative Agreement still stands. That agreement notes that there is a single lane for all teachers hired after July 1, 2010, with the top salary step being equal to the top salary step of the grandfathered MA lane. Furthermore, the Fact Finder Report for the 2017-2020 contract indicates that there should be no additional pay for advanced degrees for those hired after 2010 (pp. 1 &2, II: https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Labor-Management-Relations/plrb/fact-finding/2017/Documents/Pittsburgh%20SD%2088-17-30%20W.pdf).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    6.6%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    6.5%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    6.5%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

 22,567 96%

Plano Independent School District

 TX

0.6% (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 11.
  • Past Policies

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule in the district materials to which we had access; only the minimum salary is noted

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

    N/A; the district does not utilize a salary schedule.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

 53,057 32%

Polk County Public Schools

 FL

0.7% (based on the initial placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 5 - 7 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    0.9% (based on the initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 2 - 4 (pdf).

    1.1% (based on the initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 16 & 17 (pdf).

    0% due to step freeze (1.1% with a step freeze [based on the initial placement ])

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 4 -6 (pdf).

 105,648 52%

Portland Public Schools, ME

 ME

2.3%, based on all five lanes on the Professional-Based Salary Schedule (there is no one lane that defines salary advancement for all teachers)

  • More information
    This answer is the average of all 5 lanes on the Professional Based Salary Schedule. While Portland does not utilize a traditional salary schedule, teachers advance one step each year; however, the schedule does not have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. To change lanes, teachers must complete a minimum number of years on their current lane and earn a minum number of salary contact hours (SCH). SCH are earned via courses, workshops, learning projects, curriculum development, action research, etc. Advancing from Lane 1 to 2 or Lane 2 to 3 requires 3 years and 180 SCH. Advancing from Lane 3 to 4 or Lane 4 to 5 requires 4 years and 225 SCH.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    August 26, 2022 - August 31, 2025
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
6,764 52%

Portland Public Schools, OR

 OR

3.4%

 46,924 36%

Prince George's County Public Schools

 MD

3.0%

 132,657 66%

Prince William County Public Schools

 VA

2.5%

  • More information
    Although the district publishes a new hire schedule, their full schedule shows both the new hire placement and the full salary trajectory of a new hire throughout his/her career.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
90,843 42%

Providence Public School District

 RI

2.8%

 23,699 85%

Red Clay Consolidated School District

 DE

2.1%

 15,414 ND%

Richmond Public Schools

 VA

1.2%

 24,763 88%

Rochester City School District

 NY

2.1%

 27,044 89%

Round Rock ISD

 TX

0.8% (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    0.9% (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    0.9% (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 1 (pdf).

    1.0 % (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

 50,387 28%

Sacramento City Unified School District

 CA

3.3%

 42,196 71%

San Antonio Independent School District

 TX

0.4% (based on schedule for new hires)

 48,745 90%

San Bernardino City Unified School District

 CA

1.8%

 48,769 89%

San Diego Unified School District

 CA

2.3%

 102,884 58%

San Francisco Unified School District

 CA

1.7%

 52,417 53%

Santa Ana Unified School District

 CA

2.3%

 46,923 84%

School District of Lee County

 FL

0.2% (based on new hire placement schedule)

  • More information
    See also the Career Ladder Summary 2022-2023 and the district website: https://www.leeschools.net/our_district/departments/human_resources/compensation_labor_relations/career_ladder

    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. Annual contract teachers rated Highly Effective in FY22 received a base salary increase of $1,335 and those rated Effective received a base salary increase of $1,000. All other teachers received a base salary increase of $1,000, and teachers rated Needs Improvement/Developing or Unsatisfactory were not eligible for a performance-based increase. In addition, advancement on the Career Ladder salary schedule (performance-based salary schedule) occurs automatically on an annual basis for eligible employees who have met the requirements to move to the next Career Ladder level. Requirements fall into six categories: mentoring, experience, performance evaluations, professional development, certification, and participation.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025
    p. 51, Art. 10.02.(1) & (2) & p. 62, Art. 10.06.(1).

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • Past Policies

    0.3% (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 47, Art. 10.02.(1) & (2) & p. 55, Art. 10.06.(1).
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    0.3% (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    1.1% (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

 94,410 49%

School District of Manatee County

 FL

0.0% (based on placement schedule)

 49,301 52%

School District of Palm Beach County

 FL

1.6% (based on the new hire placement schedule)

 194,172 59%

School District of Philadelphia

 PA

4.6%

 128,647 100%

Seattle Public Schools

 WA

1.7%

 55,271 31%

Seminole County Public Schools

 FL

0.7% (based on new hire placement schedule)

  • More information
    Teachers with a Highly Effective rating receive a larger salary adjustment than those with an Effective rating & those with an Unsatisfactory rating are not eligible for a salary increase, in accordance with FL Statute 1012.22.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 52, Art. XX.D & p. 74, App. C.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    0.8% (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 52, Art. XX.D & p. 74, App. C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    0.9% (based on placement salary and does not include performance-based adjustments)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    1.3% (based on placement salary and does not include performance-based adjustments)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2020

 68,269 48%

Sioux Falls School District

 SD

2.1%

  • More information
    While there is not a dedicated lane for a teacher with a MA, a teacher holding a MA degree is placed one row beyond where his/her experience warrants. Additionally, an MA degree is a requirement for teachers to advance to certain steps on the schedule.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    2.8%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    2.1%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

24,968 44%

Springfield Public School District, MO

 MO

1.6%

 25,641 55%

St. Louis Public Schools

 MO

2.6%

 21,814 99%

St. Paul Public Schools

 MN

1.9%

 36,888 66%

Stockton Unified School District

 CA

1.6%

 37,502 74%

Toledo Public Schools

 OH

2.5%

 23,153 12%

Tulsa Public Schools

 OK

1.3%

 36,512 82%

Virginia Beach City Public Schools

 VA

1.3%

 68,624 39%

Volusia County Schools

 FL

0.0% (based on placement schedule; see "more information")

  • More information
    For NCTQ's analysis, tiers were translated to years of experience (i.e. Tier A = 0 years of experience; Tier U = 10 years of experience) although in the materials to which NCTQ has access, it is not specified if this is how the tiers work. Additionally, while a new teacher with a BA comes in at the same salary, regardless of years of experience, on the placement schedule, a teacher with a MA receives a higher stipend rate at 3 years' experience or at 6 years' experience.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 7 & 8.
63,223 64%

Wake County School District

 NC

1.4% (based only on the BA schedule)

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    1.5% (based only on the BA schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    1.5% (based only on the BA schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    1.5% (based only on the BA schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1.
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

 161,784 33%

Washoe County Public Schools

 NV

2.6%

 67,113 46%

West Ada School District

 ID

2.0% (based on new hire placement)

  • More information
    Teachers on the BA+24 and MA lanes must not only meet those educational attainment requirements but they must also possess a Professional Endorsement to be on those lanes. If a teacher has a BA+24 or MA but does not hold a Professional Endorsement then they will be on the BA lane. Step advancement is contingent only on annual negotiations; if negotiated, teachers will advance a step.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
40,205 22%

Wichita Public Schools

 KS

2.5%

 48,916 77%

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

 NC

1.1% (based only on the BA lane)

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
54,707 61%
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This question matches step for step between the current and previous year. The following formula is used (current year - previous year)/previous year. The formula is used for each step and is then averaged across both the bachelor's and master's lanes (i.e., there is only 1 average that accounts for both lanes). When the BA lane reaches its maximum salary (i.e., there are no further salary increases) earlier than the MA lane, we will calculate the average COLA through the year at which the BA salary maxes out and the year the MA salary maxes out. We do not look at the years in the BA column after the salary maxes out. NCTQ assumes that steps and years of experience align (i.e., that a teacher advances a step each year), unless there is evidence of a salary freeze or the district provides clear evidence that years of experience and steps do not align.

Albuquerque Public Schools

 NM

13.2% when teachers move to Level II at 3 years or 5 years

  • More information
    See also: the New Mexico Dossier Guidelines 2021-2022; FAQs: Three-Tiered Licensure Systems (https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/licensure-frequently-asked-questions/) and Teacher License Advancement (https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/teacher-license-advancement/)

    Teachers on Licensure Level 1 can advance to Level 2 after 3 years but must do so after 5 five years to remain teaching.  Advancement to each level requires that teachers meet various, specified criteria.  Teachers can choose to remain on Level 2 for their career or can meet specified criteria to move to Level 3.  As such, our calculations take two approaches to show the shortest and longest trajectory to max salary: (1) a teacher advances to Level 2 after 3 years, and (2) a teacher advances to Level 2 after 5 years.  Both cases assume that the teacher does not advance to Level 3 since Level 3 is not a requirement to remain licensed and teaching.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
  • Past Policies

    1.0% when teachers move to Level II at 3 years or 5 years

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    0.6% when teachers move to Level II at 3 years or 5 years

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

    9.4% when teachers move to Level II at 3 years or 5 years

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

 89,788 69%

Aldine Independent School District

 TX

3.2% based only on the new hire salary at years 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25.

  • More information
    See also the district website: https://www.aldineisd.org/about/departments/human-resources/applicants/compensation-information/

    The district publishes new hire salary for those with 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of experience and the minimum, midpoint and maximum salary for veteran district teachers. There is no indication that there is additional pay for educational attainment.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 15, Sec. 3.B.

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 16, Sec. 3.B.
  • Past Policies

    2.3% based only on the new hire salary at years 0, 5, 15, 20 and 25.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 16, Sec. 3.B.
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 21 (pdf).

    N/A; the district published salary for new hires with 0, 5, 15, 20 and 25 years of experience in 2020-2021 but this same information was not available in 2019-2020 so a comparison could not be made.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 21 (pdf).
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

    5.0% (based only on the minimum, midpoint and maximum salaries)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).

 66,854 87%

Alpine School District

 UT

8.6%

 81,715 16%

Anchorage School District

 AK

1.5%

 46,115 19%

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

 MD

0%

 83,300 32%

Anoka-Hennepin School District

 MN

0.9%

 38,802 32%

Arlington Independent School District

 TX

3.0%

 59,900 73%

Atlanta Public Schools

 GA

3.1%

 52,377 75%

Aurora Public Schools

 CO

5.5%

 39,872 66%

Austin Independent School District

 TX

1.9% (based on new hire schedule)

  • More information
    See also District website: https://www.austinisd.org/hc/careers/compensation

    Analysis is based solely on Austin's base salary for new hires and does not take into account any of the base building salary increases for which teachers are eligible under the Professional Pathways for Teachers (PPfT) (pp. 24-26 of the 2022 2023 Compensation Manual and https://www.austinisd.org/hc/employee-effectiveness/compensation).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 16 & 17.

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 18.
  • Past Policies

    0.3% (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 18.
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    1.3% (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

    5.5% (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

 80,032 53%

Baltimore City Public School System

 MD

2.3% (based on new hire salary placement; see "more information")

  • More information
    See also the 2021-2023 contract (pp. 15 & 16, Art. 5.2.C.) and the district website: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/career-pathways

    After initial placement on the Career Pathway Salary Schedule, teachers advance to the next salary interval in a pathway by earning achievement units (AUs), which are awarded for professional development, strong evaluations, eligible coursework, etc. Teachers may advance from the Standard to the Professional Pathway either via earning 12 AUs to move from interval 5 of the Standard pathway to interval 1 of to Professional pathway or via an accelerated process (see district website for details). Movement to the Model or Lead pathways requires approval of the Professional Peer Review Committee; in addition, moving to the Lead pathway is considered a promotional opportunity.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
  • Past Policies

    N/A; this is the first year that the district used a new hire salary placement chart (see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    1.8% (see footnote)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

    2.0% (see footnote)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 2 (pdf).

 79,297 100%

Baltimore County Public Schools

 MD

5.0%

 113,814 50%

Billings Public Schools

 MT

1.5%

 16,958 36%

Birmingham City Schools

 AL

0%

 23,041 83%

Bismarck Public Schools

 ND

2.0%

 13,197 23%

Boston Public Schools

 MA

3.5%

 51,433 ND%

Brevard Public Schools

 FL

0.9% (based on initial placement schedule)

  • More information
    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based solely on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22 (2022-2023 Contract, p. 54, Art. XVII.A.). The annual salary increase amounts for Highly Effective and Effective ratings were not specified for 2022-2023 in the district materials to which NCTQ had access.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
  • Past Policies

    0.4% (based on initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    9.6% (based on initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 2 & 4 (pdf).

    0% (based on initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 2 & 4 (pdf).
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 2 (pdf).

 73,734 49%

Bridgeport Public Schools

 CT

0.1%

 20,296 73%

Broward County Public Schools

 FL

2.9% (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule)

  • More information
    See also the 2022-2025 Contract (2022-2023 School Year), p. E-2, App. E.3.

    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. In 2022-2023, teachers rated Effective in the year prior receive a 3.75% salary adjustment and those who were rated Highly Effective receive a 5% salary adjustment. (2022-2025 Contract (2022-2023 School Year), pp. E-3 & E-4, App. E.).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2 (pdf).

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 2 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    0% (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 2 (pdf).
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    0% (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    6.3% (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. E-5.

 270,978 60%

Buffalo School District

 NY

0%

 32,891 73%

Burlington School District

 VT

0%

 3,834 46%

Capistrano Unified School District

 CA

10.0%

 47,135 25%

Champlain Valley School District

 VT

1.4%

 4,244 11%

Charleston County School District

 SC

4.0%

 49,769 57%

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

 NC

3.3% (based only on the BA schedule)

  • More information
    See also the 2022-2023 State Salary Manual (p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.) and the district website: https://www.cmsk12.org/Page/8016

    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
  • Past Policies

    1.1% (based only on the BA schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    1.5% (based only on the BA schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 1 (pdf).

    1.5% (based only on the BA schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 1 (pdf).
    TCD Salary Schedule - 2018-2019

 147,638 58%

Cherry Creek School District

 CO

2.9%

 55,839 29%

Chesterfield County Public Schools

 VA

7.6%

 61,552 36%

Chicago Public Schools

 IL

3.0%

 358,453 78%

Cincinnati Public Schools

 OH

3.0%

 34,802 7%

Clark County School District

 NV

N/A; the 2022-2023 salary schedule contained an additional column and fewer steps in columns I and II than in 2021-2022 so a comparison could not be made to the 2021-2022 salary schedule

  • More information
    See also the July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023 (pp. 33-45, Art. 26.) and the Professional Growth System Reference Guide.

    The Clark County salary schedule does not have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. Teachers advance one step annually and one column every 3 years (or 2 years if meeting specified criteria), as long as they have earned 225 contact hours through designated coursework or professional development, etc. NCTQ was unable to determine if it's the norm for teachers to accrue the 225 contract hours every three years so that they may advance to a new column.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
  • Past Policies

    2.7%; (based on all eight columns on the salary schedule (there is no one lane that defines salary advancement for all teachers)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    0%; (based on all eight lanes on the salary schedule (there is no one lane that defines salary advancement for all teachers)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

    2.4%; based on all eight lanes on the salary schedule (there is no one lane that defines salary advancement for all teachers)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Salary Schedule
    2016-2019

 330,225 69%

Clayton County Public Schools

 GA

8.6%

 54,840 93%

Cleveland Metropolitan School District

 OH

3.0%

 37,617 ND%

Cobb County School District

 GA

7.8%

 111,854 41%

Columbus City Schools

 OH

4.0%

 48,925 ND%

Conroe Independent School District

 TX

1.9% (based on hiring schedule)

 62,837 40%

Corona-Norco Unified School District

 CA

0%

 52,877 45%

Cumberland County Schools

 NC

2.9% (based only on the BA lane)

  • More information
    See also the 2022-2023 State Salary Manual (p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.).

    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
  • Past Policies

    1.0% (based only on the BA lane)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    0% (based only on the BA lane)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006.

    0.2% (based only on the BA lane)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

 50,879 76%

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District

 TX

1.3% (based on new hire schedule)

 116,512 54%

Dallas Independent School District

 TX

4.5% (based on the new hire schedule)

  • More information
    See also the district website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/

    Salary for teachers in their first year with the district is based solely on years of experience. After the first year, salary is determined by effectiveness level. The Teacher Effectiveness Initiative Salary schedule contains a salary amount for each effectiveness level; education and experience are not a factor in determining annual salary. To reach the Proficient II effectiveness level or higher and the corresponding compensation, teachers must go through the Distinguished Teacher Review process, which includes a review of quality of instruction, leadership, lifelong learning, and contributions to the profession.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 10.

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 12.
  • Past Policies

    0% (based on the new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 12.
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 12.

    8.5% (based on the new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 12.
    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/

    2.8% (based on the new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 11.
    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/

 155,119 86%

Davis School District

 UT

5.2%

 74,289 19%

Dayton Public Schools

 OH

3.0%

 12,537 ND%

DeKalb County School District

 GA

5.0%

 99,166 73%

Denver Public Schools

 CO

6.0%

 92,039 65%

Des Moines Public Schools

 IA

2.4%

 33,167 78%

DeSoto County School District

 MS

11.5%

 34,392 52%

Detroit Public Schools Community District

 MI

0.8%

 49,534 86%

District of Columbia Public Schools

 DC

0%

  • More information
    Analysis based solely on DC's base salary, assumes an acceptable evaluation rating, and does not take into account accelerated advancement on the base pay salary scale through LIFT or additional earnings due to DC's IMPACTplus performance pay plan.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2018-2023
  • Past Policies

    2.0%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2023
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2023
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2018

    7.1%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2018
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2018
    Salary Schedule
    2011-2017

    0%

    Document in effect: October 01, 2011 - June 30, 2017
    Salary Schedule
    2011-2017

 48,568 ND%

Douglas County School District

 CO

N/A; the district changed the structure of the salary schedule in 2022-2023 so a comparison could not be made

 67,591 12%

Duval County Public Schools

 FL

1.3% (based only on initial salary placement)

  • More information
    Once initial pay is established in the first year of teaching, future salary increases are based on earned performance incentives. In 2022-2023, Highly Effective teachers receive $2,001, Effective teachers receive $1,000.50 and teachers rated less than Effective are not eligible for salary increases. 2022-2023 salary increases are based on 2021-2022 final summative evaluation ratings.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
  • Past Policies

    4.4% (based only on initial salary placement)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    5.2% (based only on initial salary placement)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 51 & 53 (pdf).

    0% (based only on initial salary placement)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 51 & 53 (pdf).
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    pp. 44 & 46 (pdf).

 130,229 51%

El Paso Independent School District

 TX

6.2% (based on new hire schedule)

 57,315 75%

Elk Grove Unified School District

 CA

10.0%

 62,865 54%

Fairfax County Public Schools

 VA

5.0%

 187,797 29%

Forsyth County Schools

 GA

6.9%

 49,346 15%

Fort Bend Independent School District

 TX

3.5% (based on new hire schedule)

 76,122 43%

Fort Wayne Community Schools

 IN

4.0%

 29,404 61%

Fort Worth Independent School District

 TX

3.0% (based on new hire salary schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 25, Sec. II.

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
  • Past Policies

    3.6% (based on new hire salary schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 18, Sec. II.

    1.3% (based on new hire salary schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 18, Sec. II.
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 18, Sec. II.

    N/A; the district introduced a new hire salary schedule this year so NCTQ was unable to compare it to the prior year's schedule.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 18, Sec. II.
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 18, Sec. II.

 84,510 86%

Fresno Unified School District

 CA

-1.6%

  • More information
    Certified teachers with only a BA and no additional credits are placed on Class 1, Level 1. In order to advance beyond this point, a teacher must earn at least 30 additional credits beyond a BA. In 2021-2022, teachers were paid based on 187 duty days due to three "buy back days". In 2022-2023, teachers returned to 185 duty days; thus, their annual pay was lower than in the year prior.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
  • Past Policies

    6.4%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    0.6%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

    2.9%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

 71,126 87%

Frisco Independent School District

 TX

2.8% (based on new hire schedule)

 60,182 13%

Fulton County Schools

 GA

6.1%

 94,491 44%

Garland Independent School District

 TX

5.5% (based on new hire schedule)

 55,987 65%

Granite School District

 UT

4.0%

 66,767 55%

Greenville County Schools

 SC

4.5%

 76,158 48%

Guilford County Schools

 NC

4.7% (based only on the BA schedule)

  • More information
    See also the 2021-2022 Salary Schedule.

    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    3.6% (based only on the BA schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    0% (based only on the BA schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    4.3% (based only on the BA schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2021
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2018

 72,950 65%

Gwinnett County Public Schools

 GA

4.8%

 179,758 53%

Hawaii Department of Education

 HI

0% (based on the assumption that a teacher completes a State Approved Education Program and begins on step 5)

  • More information
    A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
181,278 46%

Henrico County Public Schools

 VA

5.0%

 51,523 46%

Hillsborough County Public Schools

 FL

0.4%

 220,252 59%

Houston Independent School District

 TX

8.7% (based on placement schedule)

 209,772 80%

Howard County Public School System

 MD

12.4%

 57,907 19%

Indianapolis Public Schools

 IN

2.0% (based only on minimum and maximum salary; see "more information").

  • More information
    The district only specifies a salary range, providing the minimum and maximum salary for teachers. Evaluation rating, experience and academic need determine if a teacher is eligible for a base salary increase. Those rated Highly Effective receive $1,290 and those rated Effective receive $1,000. Special education and STEM teachers receive $510. Teachers receive $510 for a year of experience, those with 2-10 years of service in the district receive $420 and those completing 11 or more years of service receive $260. Teachers with a rating of Ineffective or Improvement Necessary are ineligible for a base salary increase. Educational attainment is not a factor in salary determination.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
  • Past Policies

    2.1% (based only on minimum and maximum salary; see "more information").

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    7.2% (based only on minimum and maximum salary; see "more information").

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

    N/A; the district now provides only a salary range, specifying minimum and maximum salary as well as requirements for base pay increases (see "more information").

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

 26,410 65%

Jackson Public Schools

 MS

10.7%

 23,935 100%

Jeffco Public Schools

 CO

8.0%

  • More information
    Teachers rated Highly Effective or Effective will advance on the salary schedule. Probationary teachers will also advance on the salary schedule if they receive a Partially Effective evaluation rating or better in their first two years of teaching. While the salary schedule notes that steps and years of experience do not necessarily align, for our calculations we assumed a teacher would advance a step each year for an Effective or Highly Effective rating. (District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/careers/employee-compensation/licensed-educator-compensation)
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
  • Past Policies

    3.0%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    0%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    2.5%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

 84,631 31%

Jefferson County Public Schools

 KY

4.0%

 97,936 56%

Jefferson Parish Public School System

 LA

2.8%

  • More information
    The salary analysis is based solely on the district's base salary and does not take into account any of the additional earnings via the supplemental pay opportunities for evaluation rating or school and subject area assignments.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2 (pdf).

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 2 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    1.5%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 2 (pdf).
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    0%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    10.0%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).
    Salary Schedule
    2015-2019

 48,254 61%

Jordan School District

 UT

3.7%

 56,176 21%

Kanawha County Schools

 WV

4.4%

 25,764 51%

Kansas City Public Schools, MO

 MO

5.2%

 14,978 99%

Katy Independent School District

 TX

5.4% (based on new hire schedule)

 79,913 31%

Klein Independent School District

 TX

3.2%

 53,328 45%

Knox County Schools

 TN

4.0%

 60,854 ND%

Laramie County School District 1

 WY

0%

 1,051 37%

Lewisville Independent School District

 TX

3.5% (based on new hire schedule)

 52,218 35%

Little Rock School District

 AR

5.8%

 23,368 72%

Long Beach Unified School District

 CA

0%

 72,661 68%

Los Angeles Unified School District

 CA

0%

 492,842 79%

Loudoun County Public Schools

 VA

2.3%

 81,906 18%

Manchester School District

 NH

7.9%

 13,452 58%

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

 TN

0%

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
  • Past Policies

    N/A; the district introduced a new salary schedule format in 2021-2022

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
    Salary FAQs
    2021-2023

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

    0% (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2020

 112,125 ND%

Mesa Public Schools

 AZ

16.3% (based on hiring guideline salaries)

  • More information
    All of NCTQ's salary calculations are based on the new hire compensation worksheet. No maximum years of experience or maximum salary are specified on the worksheet; we have opted to cap our analysis at 10 years of experience based on the example used on the worksheet for a 10-year veteran teacher. Teachers with a MA degree receive $1,000 for the degree, as well as $65 per graduate credit hour (up to a maximum of 45 credit hours) beyond a BA. Since credit hour requirements for a MA degree vary, our MA salary only takes into account the $1,000.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 2 (pdf).
62,981 55%

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools

 TN

4.0%

 84,667 ND%

Miami-Dade County Public Schools

 FL

2.2% (based on the minimum and maximum salary amounts only)

  • More information
    See also, the July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023 contract (p. 224, App. E, Sec. 3.).

    The district only publishes the minimum and maximum salaries and does not utilize a salary schedule. Annual salary increases are based on evaluation rating, in accordance with state law (Florida Statute 1012.22).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
  • Past Policies

    0.6% (based on the minimum and maximum salary amounts only)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    8.6% (based on the minimum and maximum salary amounts only)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    TCD Salary Schedule - 2019-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023 Tentative Agreement
    TCD Contract - July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020 (2018-2019 Addendum), p. 219, App. E, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    8.6% (based on the minimum and maximum salary amounts only)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    TCD Salary Schedule - 2019-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023 Tentative Agreement
    TCD Contract - July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020 (2018-2019 Addendum), p. 219, App. E, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

 350,434 69%

Milwaukee Public Schools

 WI

9.1% (based on new hire salary)

 75,431 77%

Minneapolis Public Schools

 MN

3.0%

 35,580 57%

Mobile County Public Schools

 AL

9.5%

 53,967 70%

Montgomery County Public Schools

 MD

0%

 162,680 33%

New Haven Public Schools

 CT

0.1%

 20,180 71%

New York City Department of Education

 NY

0%

 922,935 72%

Newark Public Schools

 NJ

3.3%

 35,665 74%

NOLA Public Schools

 LA

0% (based on base pay only)

  • More information
    Answer only reflects salary advancement for years of experience and does not take into account any additional salary earnings for demand or performance. The vast majority of public schools in New Orleans are charter schools, which have autonomy to manage their own compensation policies. As a result, there is not one uniform salary schedule for all public schools in the city. (District website: https://nolapublicschools.com/about/whoweare/governance). Per page 3 (pdf) of the Salary Manual, "NOLA Public Schools Salary Manual is intended to facilitate compensation communications within the district and to serve as a guide for administering salaries."
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 9 & 10 (pdf).

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 9 & 10 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    1.5% (based on base pay only)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 9 & 10 (pdf).
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    pp. 4-8.

    0.0% (based on base pay only)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    pp. 4-8.

    1.9% (based on base pay only)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    pp. 4-8.

 4,642 54%

Norfolk Public Schools

 VA

3.5%

 30,087 72%

North East Independent School District

 TX

1.5%, based only on 5 salary points (district does not utilize a salary schedule; only the minimum and maximum salaries as well as salaries at 6, 16, and 20 years are specified for new hires)

  • More information
    The district does not utilize a traditional salary schedule and only provides salary at various points in a teacher's career.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
  • Past Policies

    1.4%, based only on 5 salary points (district does not utilize a salary schedule; only the minimum and maximum salaries as well as salaries at 6, 16, and 20 years are specified for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    -0.1%, based only on 3 salary points (district does not utilize a salary schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

    3.1%, based only on 5 salary points (district does not utilize a salary schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

 65,186 48%

Northside Independent School District

 TX

1.4% (based on new hire schedule)

 106,501 49%

Oakland Unified School District

 CA

1.5%

 36,373 73%

Oklahoma City Public Schools

 OK

1.0%

 37,530 85%

Omaha Public Schools

 NE

2.6%

 53,194 72%

Orange County Public Schools

 FL

3.7% (based only on the minimum and maximum salaries; see "more information")

  • More information
    While neither the contract nor the salary schedule address state law, after initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. Per the 2022-2023 edition of the 2021-2024 contract (p. 71, Art. XVI.A.2 & 3.), in 2022-2023, teachers rated Effective receive an additional $1,800 and those rated Highly Effective receive an additional $2,425.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Salary Schedule
    2020-2022
  • Past Policies

    0% (based only on the minimum and maximum salaries; see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2022

    20.5% (based only on the minimum and maximum salaries; see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2022

    2.8% (based only on the minimum and maximum salaries; see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

 209,089 52%

Osceola County School District

 FL

1.5% (This non-traditional salary schedule utilizes levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year.)

  • More information
    In accordance with state law, FL Statute 1012.22, evaluation rating determines level advancement on the salary schedule. Teachers rated Highly Effective in 2021-2022 receive a $1,700 salary increase by advancing 34 levels on the salary schedule, those rated Effective receive a $1,250 increase by advancing 25 levels, and teachers who are "grandfathered" (Professional Service Contract or Continuing Contract status) and rated either Highly Effective or Effective receive a $1,300 increase by advancing 26 levels. Of note is that the 2022-2023 salary scheduled has 14 more levels than the 2021-2022 salary schedule.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
  • Past Policies

    6.2% (This non-traditional salary schedule utilizes levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year.)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    8.2% (This non-traditional salary schedule utilizes levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year.)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

    0.8% (This non-traditional salary schedule utilizes levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year.)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

 68,554 44%

Pasadena Independent School District

 TX

4.3% (based on schedule for new hires)

 53,291 86%

Pasco County Schools

 FL

1.7% (based on initial salary placement for new hires)

 75,048 54%

Pinellas County Schools

 FL

3.2% (based on new hire placement schedule)

 100,948 50%

Pittsburgh Public Schools

 PA

0.6%

  • More information
    The footnote on the salary schedule indicates that Art. 95 addresses advanced study credit. Art. 95 was not revised in the 2020-2024 Tentative Agreement; thus, the information from p. 1, B of the 2017-2020 Tentative Agreement still stands. That agreement notes that there is a single lane for all teachers hired after July 1, 2010, with the top salary step being equal to the top salary step of the grandfathered MA lane. Furthermore, the Fact Finder Report for the 2017-2020 contract indicates that there should be no additional pay for advanced degrees for those hired after 2010 (pp. 1 &2, II: https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Labor-Management-Relations/plrb/fact-finding/2017/Documents/Pittsburgh%20SD%2088-17-30%20W.pdf).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).
22,567 96%

Plano Independent School District

 TX

N/A; in 2021-2022, the district only posted the minimum salary for teachers with a BA or MA

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 11.

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
  • Past Policies

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule in the district materials to which we had access; only the minimum salary is noted

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

    1.7% (based only on the minimum and maximum salaries for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

 53,057 32%

Polk County Public Schools

 FL

1.0% (based on the initial placement schedule)

 105,648 52%

Portland Public Schools, ME

 ME

3.3%, based on all five lanes on the Professional-Based Salary Schedule (there is no one lane that defines salary advancement for all teachers)

  • More information
    See also the 2022-2025 contract (pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.).

    The answer is the average of all 5 lanes on the Professional Based Salary Schedule. While Portland does not utilize a traditional salary schedule, teachers advance one step each year; however, the schedule does not have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. To change lanes, teachers must complete a minimum number of years on their current lane and earn a minum number of salary contact hours (SCH). SCH are earned via courses, workshops, learning projects, curriculum development, action research, etc. Advancing from Lane 1 to 2 or Lane 2 to 3 requires 3 years and 180 SCH. Advancing from Lane 3 to 4 or Lane 4 to 5 requires 4 years and 225 SCH.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
  • Past Policies

    2.5%, based on all five lanes on the Professional-Based Salary Schedule (there is no one lane that defines salary advancement for all teachers)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    3.0%, based on all five lanes on the Professional-Based Salary Schedule (there is no one lane that defines salary advancement for all teachers)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

    1.0%, based on all five lanes on the Professional-Based Salary Schedule (there is no one lane that defines salary advancement for all teachers)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 1 (pdf).

 6,764 52%

Portland Public Schools, OR

 OR

4.0%

 46,924 36%

Prince George's County Public Schools

 MD

6.0%

 132,657 66%

Prince William County Public Schools

 VA

6.2%

 90,843 42%

Providence Public School District

 RI

1.9%

 23,699 85%

Red Clay Consolidated School District

 DE

2.0%

 15,414 ND%

Richmond Public Schools

 VA

5.0%

 24,763 88%

Rochester City School District

 NY

1.6%

 27,044 89%

Round Rock ISD

 TX

4.1% (based on new hire schedule)

 50,387 28%

Sacramento City Unified School District

 CA

4.6%

 42,196 71%

San Antonio Independent School District

 TX

2.5% (based on schedule for new hires)

 48,745 90%

San Bernardino City Unified School District

 CA

7.0%

 48,769 89%

San Diego Unified School District

 CA

0%

 102,884 58%

San Francisco Unified School District

 CA

5.1%

 52,417 53%

Santa Ana Unified School District

 CA

4.8%

 46,923 84%

School District of Lee County

 FL

0.3%

  • More information
    See also the 2022-2025 Contract (p. 51, Art. 10.02.(1) & (2) & p. 62, Art. 10.06.(1).), the Career Ladder Summary 2022-2023 and the district website: https://www.leeschools.net/our_district/departments/human_resources/compensation_labor_relations/career_ladder

    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. Annual contract teachers rated Highly Effective in FY22 received a base salary increase of $1,335 and those rated Effective received a base salary increase of $1,000. All other teachers received a base salary increase of $1,000, and teachers rated Needs Improvement/Developing or Unsatisfactory were not eligible for a performance-based increase. In addition, advancement on the Career Ladder salary schedule (performance-based salary schedule) occurs automatically on an annual basis for eligible employees who have met the requirements to move to the next Career Ladder level. Requirements fall into six categories: mentoring, experience, performance evaluations, professional development, certification, and participation.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
  • Past Policies

    1.5%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    5.4%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a 2018-2019 salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access so a comparison to 2019-2020 salary was not possible.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

 94,410 49%

School District of Manatee County

 FL

16.3% (based on placement schedule)

 49,301 52%

School District of Palm Beach County

 FL

2.0% (based on the new hire placement schedule)

 194,172 59%

School District of Philadelphia

 PA

3.3%

 128,647 100%

Seattle Public Schools

 WA

7.1%

 55,271 31%

Seminole County Public Schools

 FL

1.3% (based on new hire placement schedule)

  • More information
    See also the 2021-2024 Contract (p. 52, Art. XX.D & p. 74, App. C.).

    Teachers with a Highly Effective rating receive a larger salary adjustment than those with an Effective rating & those with an Unsatisfactory rating are not eligible for a salary increase, in accordance with FL Statute 1012.22.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
  • Past Policies

    1.5% (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    6.9% (based on placement salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2020

    0% (based on placement salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2020

 68,269 48%

Sioux Falls School District

 SD

6.1%

  • More information
    While there is not a dedicated lane for a teacher with a MA, a teacher holding a MA degree is placed one row beyond where his/her experience warrants. Additionally, an MA degree is a requirement for teachers to advance to certain steps on the schedule.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    4.9%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    0%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access for 2018-2019 so a comparison between 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 salaries was not possible.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

 24,968 44%

Springfield Public School District, MO

 MO

4.6%

 25,641 55%

St. Louis Public Schools

 MO

8.0%

 21,814 99%

St. Paul Public Schools

 MN

4.0%

 36,888 66%

Stockton Unified School District

 CA

0%

 37,502 74%

Toledo Public Schools

 OH

4.1%

 23,153 12%

Tulsa Public Schools

 OK

0%

 36,512 82%

Virginia Beach City Public Schools

 VA

7.9%

 68,624 39%

Volusia County Schools

 FL

7.1% (based on placement schedule)

  • More information
    For NCTQ's analysis, tiers were translated to years of experience (i.e. Tier A = 0 years of experience; Tier U = 10 years of experience) although in the materials to which NCTQ has access, it is not specified if this is how the tiers work. Additionally, while a new teacher with a BA comes in at the same salary, regardless of years of experience, on the placement schedule, a teacher with a MA receives a higher stipend rate at 3 years' experience or at 6 years' experience.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 7 & 8.

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 7 & 8.
  • Past Policies

    0.0% (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 7 & 8.
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 7 & 8.

    7.0% (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 7 & 8.
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 7 & 8.

    1.1% (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 7 & 8.
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    pp. 7 & 8.

 63,223 64%

Wake County School District

 NC

3.3% (based only on the BA schedule)

  • More information
    See also the 2022-2023 State Salary Manual (p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.).

    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
  • Past Policies

    1.5% (based only on the BA schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    0% (based only on the BA schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1.

    0.2% (based only on the BA schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p.1.
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 1.

 161,784 33%

Washoe County Public Schools

 NV

3.1%

 67,113 46%

West Ada School District

 ID

4.8%

  • More information
    Teachers on the BA+24 and MA lanes must not only meet those educational attainment requirements but they must also possess a Professional Endorsement to be on those lanes. If a teacher has a BA+24 or MA but does not hold a Professional Endorsement then they will be on the BA lane. Step advancement is contingent only on annual negotiations; if negotiated, teachers will advance a step.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
  • Past Policies

    N/A; the district introduced a new hire placement chart in 2021-2022

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    0.0%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    3.1%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

 40,205 22%

Wichita Public Schools

 KS

1.8%

 48,916 77%

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

 NC

2.5% (based only on the BA lane)

  • More information
    See also the 2022-2023 State Salary Manual (p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.)

    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    4.5% (based only on the BA lane)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).

    2.5% (based only on the BA lane)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

    1.4% (based only on the BA lane)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 1 (pdf).

 54,707 61%
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Methodology for Average total change in salary, including experience, cost of living, and other factors

This question does not match step for step between the current and previous year, rather it looks at step 2 in the current year and step 1 in the previous year. The following formula is used (step 2 from current year - step 1 from previous year / step 1 from previous year. The formula is used for each step and is then averaged across both the bachelor's and master's lanes (i.e., there is only 1 average that accounts for both lanes). When the BA lane reaches its maximum salary (i.e., there are no further salary increases) earlier than the MA lane, we will calculate the average COLA and increase through the year at which the BA salary maxes out and the year at which the MA salary maxes out. We do not look at the years in the BA column after the salary maxes out. NCTQ assumes that steps and years of experience align (i.e., that a teacher advances a step each year), unless there is evidence of a salary freeze or the district provides clear evidence that years of experience and steps do not align.

Albuquerque Public Schools

 NM

14.0% when teachers move to Level II at 3 years; 14.1% when teachers move to Level II at 5 years

  • More information
    See also: the New Mexico Dossier Guidelines 2021-2022; FAQs: Three-Tiered Licensure Systems (https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/licensure-frequently-asked-questions/) and Teacher License Advancement (https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/teacher-license-advancement/)

    Teachers on Licensure Level 1 can advance to Level 2 after 3 years but must do so after 5 five years to remain teaching.  Advancement to each level requires that teachers meet various, specified criteria.  Teachers can choose to remain on Level 2 for their career or can meet specified criteria to move to Level 3.  As such, our calculations take two approaches to show the shortest and longest trajectory to max salary: (1) a teacher advances to Level 2 after 3 years, and (2) a teacher advances to Level 2 after 5 years.  Both cases assume that the teacher does not advance to Level 3 since Level 3 is not a requirement to remain licensed and teaching.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
  • Past Policies

    2.0% when teachers move to Level II at 3 years or at 5 years

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    1.5% when teachers move to Level II at 3 years or at 5 years

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

    10.5% when teachers move to Level II at 3 years or at 5 years

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

 89,788 69%

Aldine Independent School District

 TX

N/A; the district does not utilize a salary schedule.

  • More information
    See also the district website: https://www.aldineisd.org/about/departments/human-resources/applicants/compensation-information/

    The district publishes new hire salary for those with 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of experience and the minimum, midpoint and maximum salary for veteran district teachers. There is no indication that there is additional pay for educational attainment.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 15, Sec. 3.B.

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 16, Sec. 3.B.
66,854 87%

Alpine School District

 UT

11.6%

 81,715 16%

Anchorage School District

 AK

3.8%

 46,115 19%

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

 MD

2.6%

 83,300 32%

Anoka-Hennepin School District

 MN

3.0%

 38,802 32%

Arlington Independent School District

 TX

3.8%

 59,900 73%

Atlanta Public Schools

 GA

4.7%

 52,377 75%

Aurora Public Schools

 CO

8.1%

 39,872 66%

Austin Independent School District

 TX

2.6% (based on new hire schedule)

  • More information
    See also District website: https://www.austinisd.org/hc/careers/compensation

    Analysis is based solely on Austin's base salary for new hires and does not take into account any of the base building salary increases for which teachers are eligible under the Professional Pathways for Teachers (PPfT) (pp. 24-26 of the 2022 2023 Compensation Manual and https://www.austinisd.org/hc/employee-effectiveness/compensation).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 16 & 17.

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 18.
  • Past Policies

    1.0% (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 18.
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    2.1% (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

    6.3% (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

 80,032 53%

Baltimore City Public School System

 MD

4.6% (based on new hire salary placement; see "more information")

  • More information
    See also the 2021-2023 contract (pp. 15 & 16, Art. 5.2.C.) and the district website: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/career-pathways

    After initial placement on the Career Pathway Salary Schedule, teachers advance to the next salary interval in a pathway by earning achievement units (AUs), which are awarded for professional development, strong evaluations, eligible coursework, etc. Teachers may advance from the Standard to the Professional Pathway either via earning 12 AUs to move from interval 5 of the Standard pathway to interval 1 of to Professional pathway or via an accelerated process (see district website for details). Movement to the Model or Lead pathways requires approval of the Professional Peer Review Committee; in addition, moving to the Lead pathway is considered a promotional opportunity.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
  • Past Policies

    N/A; this is the first year that the district used a new hire salary placement chart (see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    4.5% (this is the average change for Standard and Professional pathway and interval movement, which does not necessarily correlate directly with years of experience; see footnote)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

    4.7% (this is the average change for Standard and Professional pathway and interval movement, which does not necessarily correlate directly with years of experience; see footnote)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 2 (pdf).

 79,297 100%

Baltimore County Public Schools

 MD

6.9%

 113,814 50%

Billings Public Schools

 MT

4.1%

 16,958 36%

Birmingham City Schools

 AL

1.2%

 23,041 83%

Bismarck Public Schools

 ND

3.7%

 13,197 23%

Boston Public Schools

 MA

10.3%

 51,433 ND%

Brevard Public Schools

 FL

1.6% (based on initial placement schedule)

  • More information
    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based solely on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22 (2022-2023 Contract, p. 54, Art. XVII.A.). The annual salary increase amounts for Highly Effective and Effective ratings were not specified for 2022-2023 in the district materials to which NCTQ had access.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
  • Past Policies

    1.3% (based on initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 2 & 4 (pdf).

    10.8% (based on initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 2 & 4 (pdf).

    1.5% (based on initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 2 & 4 (pdf).
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 2 (pdf).

 73,734 49%

Bridgeport Public Schools

 CT

4.0%

 20,296 73%

Broward County Public Schools

 FL

3.1% (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule)

  • More information
    See also the 2022-2025 Contract (2022-2023 School Year), p. E-2, App. E.3.

    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. In 2022-2023, teachers rated Effective in the year prior receive a 3.75% salary adjustment and those who were rated Highly Effective receive a 5% salary adjustment. (2022-2025 Contract (2022-2023 School Year), pp. E-3 & E-4, App. E.).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2 (pdf).

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 2 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    0.3% (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 2 (pdf).
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    0.3% (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    6.8% (based on pay-for-performance initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. E-5.

 270,978 60%

Buffalo School District

 NY

3.1%

 32,891 73%

Burlington School District

 VT

3.1%

 3,834 46%

Capistrano Unified School District

 CA

13.8%

 47,135 25%

Champlain Valley School District

 VT

4.2%

 4,244 11%

Charleston County School District

 SC

5.7%

 49,769 57%

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

 NC

4.8% (based only on the BA schedule)

  • More information
    See also the 2022-2023 State Salary Manual (p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.) and the district website: https://www.cmsk12.org/Page/8016

    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
  • Past Policies

    2.6% (based only on the BA schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    1.5% (based only on the BA schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    2.9% (based only on the BA schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 1 (pdf).

 147,638 58%

Cherry Creek School District

 CO

5.0%

 55,839 29%

Chesterfield County Public Schools

 VA

8.7%

 61,552 36%

Chicago Public Schools

 IL

4.8%

 358,453 78%

Cincinnati Public Schools

 OH

5.3%

 34,802 7%

Clark County School District

 NV

N/A; the 2022-2023 salary schedule contained an additional column and fewer steps in columns I and II than in 2021-2022 so a comparison could not be made to the 2021-2022 salary schedule

  • More information
    See also the July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023 contract (pp. 35-45, Art. 26.) and the Professional Growth System Reference Guide.

    The Clark County salary schedule does not have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. Teachers advance one step annually and one column every 3 years (or 2 years if meeting specified criteria), as long as they have earned 225 contact hours through designated coursework or professional development, etc. NCTQ was unable to determine if it's the norm for teachers to accrue the 225 contract hours every three years so that they may advance to a new column.

    The Clark County salary schedule does not have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. Teachers advance one step annually and one lane every 3 years (or 2 years if meeting specified criteria), as long as they have earned 225 contact hours through designated coursework or professional development, etc. NCTQ was unable to determine if it's the norm for teachers to accrue the 225 contract hours every three years so that they may advance to a new lane.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
  • Past Policies

    5.0%, based on all eight columns on the salary schedule (there is no one lane that defines salary advancement for all teachers)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    2.2%, based on all eight lanes on the salary schedule (there is no one lane that defines salary advancement for all teachers)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

    4.6%, based on all eight lanes on the salary schedule (there is no one lane that defines salary advancement for all teachers)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Salary Schedule
    2016-2019

 330,225 69%

Clayton County Public Schools

 GA

10.9%

 54,840 93%

Cleveland Metropolitan School District

 OH

N/A; evaluation rating is the sole factor in level advancement (see "more information")

  • More information
    See also the 2021-2024 CBA, p. 142, Art. 31, Sec. 3. The salary schedule is comprised of levels and is neither based on experience nor educational attainment. Teachers will advance one level after two consecutive years of a Developing or higher evaluation rating.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
37,617 ND%

Cobb County School District

 GA

10.1%

 111,854 41%

Columbus City Schools

 OH

6.3%

 48,925 ND%

Conroe Independent School District

 TX

2.5% (based on hiring schedule)

 62,837 40%

Corona-Norco Unified School District

 CA

3.4%

 52,877 45%

Cumberland County Schools

 NC

4.6% (based only on the BA lane)

  • More information
    See also the 2022-2023 State Salary Manual (p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.).

    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
  • Past Policies

    2.2% (based only on the BA lane)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    1.2% (based only on the BA lane)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006.

    1.4% (based only on the BA lane)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

 50,879 76%

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District

 TX

2.1% (based on new hire schedule)

 116,512 54%

Dallas Independent School District

 TX

5.5% (based on the new hire schedule)

  • More information
    See also the district website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/

    Salary for teachers in their first year with the district is based solely on years of experience. After the first year, salary is determined by effectiveness level. The Teacher Effectiveness Initiative Salary schedule contains a salary amount for each effectiveness level; education and experience are not a factor in determining annual salary. To reach the Proficient II effectiveness level or higher and the corresponding compensation, teachers must go through the Distinguished Teacher Review process, which includes a review of quality of instruction, leadership, lifelong learning, and contributions to the profession.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 10.

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 12.
  • Past Policies

    1.2% (based on the new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 12.
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 12.

    9.5% (based on the new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 12.
    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/

    3.5% (based on the new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 11.
    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/

 155,119 86%

Davis School District

 UT

6.6%

 74,289 19%

Dayton Public Schools

 OH

5.8%

 12,537 ND%

DeKalb County School District

 GA

6.5%

 99,166 73%

Denver Public Schools

 CO

8.8%

 92,039 65%

Des Moines Public Schools

 IA

4.4%

 33,167 78%

DeSoto County School District

 MS

12.8%

 34,392 52%

Detroit Public Schools Community District

 MI

8.9%

 49,534 86%

District of Columbia Public Schools

 DC

3.1%

  • More information
    Analysis based solely on DC's base salary, assumes an acceptable evaluation rating, and does not take into account accelerated advancement on the base pay salary scale through LIFT or additional earnings due to DC's IMPACTplus performance pay plan.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2018-2023
  • Past Policies

    5.2%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2023
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2023
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2018

    10.4%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2018
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2018
    Salary Schedule
    2011-2017

    3.0%

    Document in effect: October 01, 2011 - June 30, 2017
    Salary Schedule
    2011-2017

 48,568 ND%

Douglas County School District

 CO

N/A; the district changed the structure of the salary schedule in 2022-2023 so a comparison could not be made

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 11.

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
  • Past Policies

    N/A; the Salary Range structure only specifies the minimum and maximum salaries available to teachers.

    N/A;the Salary Range structure only specifies the minimum and maximum salaries available to teachers.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    N/A; the Salary Range structure only specifies entry level pay, experienced hire range pay, the midpoint, and the internal range cap.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2020
    Compensation FAQs
    2018-2020

 67,591 12%

Duval County Public Schools

 FL

2.6% (based only on initial salary placement)

  • More information
    Once initial pay is established in the first year of teaching, future salary increases are based on earned performance incentives. In 2022-2023, Highly Effective teachers receive $2,001, Effective teachers receive $1,000.50 and teachers rated less than Effective are not eligible for salary increases. 2022-2023 salary increases are based on 2021-2022 final summative evaluation ratings.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
  • Past Policies

    5.9% (based only on initial salary placement)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    6.8% (based only on initial salary placement)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 51 & 53 (pdf).

    2.0% (based only on initial salary placement)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 51 & 53 (pdf).
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    pp. 44 & 46 (pdf).

 130,229 51%

El Paso Independent School District

 TX

6.9% (based on new hire schedule)

 57,315 75%

Elk Grove Unified School District

 CA

11.8%

 62,865 54%

Fairfax County Public Schools

 VA

7.3%

 187,797 29%

Forsyth County Schools

 GA

8.5%

 49,346 15%

Fort Bend Independent School District

 TX

4.1% (based on new hire schedule)

 76,122 43%

Fort Wayne Community Schools

 IN

6.3%

 29,404 61%

Fort Worth Independent School District

 TX

3.9% (based on new hire salary schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 25, Sec. II.

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
  • Past Policies

    4.5% (based on new hire salary schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 18, Sec. II.

    2.2% (based on new hire salary schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 18, Sec. II.
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 18, Sec. II.

    N/A; the district introduced a new hire salary schedule this year so NCTQ was unable to compare it to the prior year's schedule.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 18, Sec. II.
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 18, Sec. II.

 84,510 86%

Fresno Unified School District

 CA

0.4%

  • More information
    Certified teachers with only a BA and no additional credits are placed on Class 1, Level 1. In order to advance beyond this point, a teacher must earn at least 30 additional credits beyond a BA. In 2021-2022, teachers were paid based on 187 duty days due to three "buy back days". In 2022-2023, teachers returned to 185 duty days; thus, their annual pay was lower than in the year prior.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
  • Past Policies

    8.4%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    2.7%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

    5.0%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

 71,126 87%

Frisco Independent School District

 TX

3.6% (based on new hire schedule)

 60,182 13%

Fulton County Schools

 GA

7.9%

 94,491 44%

Garland Independent School District

 TX

6.1% (based on new hire schedule)

 55,987 65%

Granite School District

 UT

6.3%

 66,767 55%

Greenville County Schools

 SC

6.0%

 76,158 48%

Guilford County Schools

 NC

5.7% (based only on the BA schedule)

  • More information
    See also the 2021-2022 Salary Schedule.

    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    4.6% (based only on the BA schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    1.1% (based only on the BA schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2021
    .North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    5.5% (based only on the BA schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2021
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2018
    p. 1.

 72,950 65%

Gwinnett County Public Schools

 GA

6.2%

 179,758 53%

Hawaii Department of Education

 HI

0% due to step freeze; 3.3% without a step freeze (based on the assumption that a teacher completes a State Approved Education Program and begins on step 5)

  • More information
    A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level. There is a step freeze in 2021-2022 (2021-2023 CBA, p. 68, Art. XX.C).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
181,278 46%

Henrico County Public Schools

 VA

7.5%

 51,523 46%

Hillsborough County Public Schools

 FL

2.0%

 220,252 59%

Houston Independent School District

 TX

9.8% (based on placement schedule)

 209,772 80%

Howard County Public School System

 MD

15.2%

 57,907 19%

Indianapolis Public Schools

 IN

N/A; the district provides only a salary range, specifying minimum and maximum salary as well as requirements for base pay increases (see "more information").

  • More information
    The district only specifies a salary range, providing the minimum and maximum salary for teachers. Evaluation rating, experience and academic need determine if a teacher is eligible for a base salary increase. Those rated Highly Effective receive $1,290 and those rated Effective receive $1,000. Special education and STEM teachers receive $510. Teachers receive $510 for a year of experience, those with 2-10 years of service in the district receive $420 and those completing 11 or more years of service receive $260. Teachers with a rating of Ineffective or Improvement Necessary are ineligible for a base salary increase. Educational attainment is not a factor in salary determination.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
26,410 65%

Jackson Public Schools

 MS

12.1%

 23,935 100%

Jeffco Public Schools

 CO

10.3%

  • More information
    Teachers rated Highly Effective or Effective will advance on the salary schedule. Probationary teachers will also advance on the salary schedule if they receive a Partially Effective evaluation rating or better in their first two years of teaching. While the salary schedule notes that steps and years of experience do not necessarily align, for our calculations we assumed a teacher would advance a step each year for an Effective or Highly Effective rating. (District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/careers/employee-compensation/licensed-educator-compensation)
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
  • Past Policies

    5.5%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    2.4%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    5.0%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

 84,631 31%

Jefferson County Public Schools

 KY

6.1%

 97,936 56%

Jefferson Parish Public School System

 LA

3.8%

  • More information
    The salary analysis is based solely on the district's base salary and does not take into account any of the additional earnings via the supplemental pay opportunities for evaluation rating or school and subject area assignments.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2 (pdf).

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 2 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    2.5%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 2 (pdf).
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    1.0%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    11.2%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).
    Salary Schedule
    2015-2019

 48,254 61%

Jordan School District

 UT

5.0%

 56,176 21%

Kanawha County Schools

 WV

5.7%

 25,764 51%

Kansas City Public Schools, MO

 MO

7.5%

 14,978 99%

Katy Independent School District

 TX

6.2% (based on new hire schedule)

 79,913 31%

Klein Independent School District

 TX

3.8%

 53,328 45%

Knox County Schools

 TN

6.0%

 60,854 ND%

Laramie County School District 1

 WY

1.0%

 1,051 37%

Lewisville Independent School District

 TX

4.2% (based on new hire schedule)

 52,218 35%

Little Rock School District

 AR

8.0%

 23,368 72%

Long Beach Unified School District

 CA

1.6%

 72,661 68%

Los Angeles Unified School District

 CA

2.3%

 492,842 79%

Loudoun County Public Schools

 VA

4.4%

 81,906 18%

Manchester School District

 NH

12.2%

 13,452 58%

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

 TN

1.3%

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
  • Past Policies

    N/A; the district introduced a new salary schedule format in 2021-2022

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
    Salary FAQs
    2021-2023

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

    2.1% (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2020

 112,125 ND%

Mesa Public Schools

 AZ

17.5% (based on hiring guideline salaries)

  • More information
    All of NCTQ's salary calculations are based on the new hire compensation worksheet. No maximum years of experience or maximum salary are specified on the worksheet; we have opted to cap our analysis at 10 years of experience based on the example used on the worksheet for a 10 year veteran teacher. Teachers with a MA degree receive $1,000 for the degree, as well as $65 per graduate credit hour (up to a maximum of 45 credit hours) beyond a BA. Since credit hour requirements for a MA degree vary, our MA salary only takes into account the $1,000.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 2 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    2.0% (based on hiring guideline salaries)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    4.7% (based on hiring guideline salaries)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 2 (pdf).

    4.7% (based on hiring guideline salaries)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 2 (pdf).
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 2 (pdf).

 62,981 55%

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools

 TN

5.3%

 84,667 ND%

Miami-Dade County Public Schools

 FL

N/A; the district only publishes the minimum and maximum salaries and does not utilize a salary schedule. Annual salary increases are based on evaluation rating, in accordance with state law (Florida Statute 1012.22).

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023
    p. 224, App. E, Sec. 3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
350,434 69%

Milwaukee Public Schools

 WI

11.4% (based on new hire salary)

 75,431 77%

Minneapolis Public Schools

 MN

4.4%

 35,580 57%

Mobile County Public Schools

 AL

10.5%

 53,967 70%

Montgomery County Public Schools

 MD

2.8%

 162,680 33%

New Haven Public Schools

 CT

4.7%

 20,180 71%

New York City Department of Education

 NY

2.8%

 922,935 72%

Newark Public Schools

 NJ

6.2%

 35,665 74%

NOLA Public Schools

 LA

1.2% (based on base pay only)

  • More information
    Answer only reflects salary advancement for years of experience and does not take into account any additional salary earnings for demand or performance. The vast majority of public schools in New Orleans are charter schools, which have autonomy to manage their own compensation policies. As a result, there is not one uniform salary schedule for all public schools in the city. (District website: https://nolapublicschools.com/about/whoweare/governance). Per page 3 (pdf) of the Salary Manual, "NOLA Public Schools Salary Manual is intended to facilitate compensation communications within the district and to serve as a guide for administering salaries."
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 9 & 10 (pdf).

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 4-8.
  • Past Policies

    2.7% (based on base pay only)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 9 & 10 (pdf).
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    pp. 4-8.

    1.2% (based on base pay only)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    pp. 4-8.

    3.2% (based on base pay only)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    pp. 4-8.

 4,642 54%

Norfolk Public Schools

 VA

5.5%

 30,087 72%

North East Independent School District

 TX

N/A; the district does not use a salary schedule (only the minimum and maximum salaries as well as salaries at 6, 16, and 20 years are specified for new hires)

 65,186 48%

Northside Independent School District

 TX

2.1% (based on new hire schedule)

 106,501 49%

Oakland Unified School District

 CA

2.9%

 36,373 73%

Oklahoma City Public Schools

 OK

2.6%

 37,530 85%

Omaha Public Schools

 NE

4.5%

 53,194 72%

Orange County Public Schools

 FL

N/A; the district only specifies minimum and maximum salaries (see "more information")

  • More information
    While neither the contract nor the salary schedule address state law, after initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. Per the 2022-2023 edition of the 2021-2024 contract (p. 71, Art. XVI.A.2 & 3.), in 2022-2023, teachers rated Effective receive an additional $1,800 and those rated Highly Effective receive an additional $2,425.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Salary Schedule
    2020-2022
209,089 52%

Osceola County School District

 FL

N/A; this non-traditional salary schedule utilizes levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year.

  • More information
    In accordance with state law, FL Statute 1012.22, evaluation rating determines level advancement on the salary schedule. Teachers rated Highly Effective in 2021-2022 receive a $1,700 salary increase by advancing 34 levels on the salary schedule, those rated Effective receive a $1,250 increase by advancing 25 levels, and teachers who are "grandfathered" (Professional Service Contract or Continuing Contract status) and rated either Highly Effective or Effective receive a $1,300 increase by advancing 26 levels.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
68,554 44%

Pasadena Independent School District

 TX

5.0% (based on schedule for new hires)

 53,291 86%

Pasco County Schools

 FL

2.3% (based on initial salary placement for new hires)

 75,048 54%

Pinellas County Schools

 FL

4.3% (based on new hire placement schedule)

 100,948 50%

Pittsburgh Public Schools

 PA

7.3%

  • More information
    The footnote on the salary schedule indicates that Art. 95 addresses advanced study credit. Art. 95 was not revised in the 2020-2024 Tentative Agreement; thus, the information from p. 1, B of the 2017-2020 Tentative Agreement still stands. That agreement notes that there is a single lane for all teachers hired after July 1, 2010, with the top salary step being equal to the top salary step of the grandfathered MA lane. Furthermore, the Fact Finder Report for the 2017-2020 contract indicates that there should be no additional pay for advanced degrees for those hired after 2010 (pp. 1 &2, II: https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Labor-Management-Relations/plrb/fact-finding/2017/Documents/Pittsburgh%20SD%2088-17-30%20W.pdf).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 2 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    7.2%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    6.5%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    6.5%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

 22,567 96%

Plano Independent School District

 TX

N/A; in 2021-2022, the district only posted the minimum salary for teachers with a BA or MA

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 11.

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
  • Past Policies

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule in the district materials to which we had access; only the minimum salary is noted

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

    N/A; the district does not utilize a salary schedule.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

 53,057 32%

Polk County Public Schools

 FL

1.7% (based on the initial placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 5 - 7 (pdf).

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 2 - 4 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    5.1% (based on the initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 2 - 4 (pdf).
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 16 & 17 (pdf).

    1.1% (based on the initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 16 & 17 (pdf).
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 4 - 6 (pdf).

    0% due to step freeze (1.1% without a step freeze [based on the initial placement schedule])

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 4 -6 (pdf).
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    pp. 4 - 6 (pdf).

 105,648 52%

Portland Public Schools, ME

 ME

N/A; due to the unique nature of the salary schedule and how teachers advance on the schedule, there is no one defined trajectory for salary advancement.

  • More information
    See also the 2022-2025 contract (pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.).

    While Portland does not utilize a traditional salary schedule, teachers advance one step each year; however, the schedule does not have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. To change lanes, teachers must complete a minimum number of years on their current lane and earn a minum number of salary contact hours (SCH). SCH are earned via courses, workshops, learning projects, curriculum development, action research, etc. Advancing from Lane 1 to 2 or Lane 2 to 3 requires 3 years and 180 SCH. Advancing from Lane 3 to 4 or Lane 4 to 5 requires 4 years and 225 SCH.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
6,764 52%

Portland Public Schools, OR

 OR

7.5%

 46,924 36%

Prince George's County Public Schools

 MD

9.2%

 132,657 66%

Prince William County Public Schools

 VA

8.9%

 90,843 42%

Providence Public School District

 RI

4.7%

 23,699 85%

Red Clay Consolidated School District

 DE

4.2%

 15,414 ND%

Richmond Public Schools

 VA

6.2%

 24,763 88%

Rochester City School District

 NY

3.8%

 27,044 89%

Round Rock ISD

 TX

5.0% (based on new hire schedule)

 50,387 28%

Sacramento City Unified School District

 CA

8.0%

 42,196 71%

San Antonio Independent School District

 TX

3.0% (based on schedule for new hires)

 48,745 90%

San Bernardino City Unified School District

 CA

8.9%

 48,769 89%

San Diego Unified School District

 CA

2.3%

 102,884 58%

San Francisco Unified School District

 CA

6.8%

 52,417 53%

Santa Ana Unified School District

 CA

7.2%

 46,923 84%

School District of Lee County

 FL

0.5%

  • More information
    See also the 2022-2025 Contract (p. 51, Art. 10.02.(1) & (2) & p. 62, Art. 10.06.(1).), the Career Ladder Summary 2022-2023 and the district website: https://www.leeschools.net/our_district/departments/human_resources/compensation_labor_relations/career_ladder

    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. Annual contract teachers rated Highly Effective in FY22 received a base salary increase of $1,335 and those rated Effective received a base salary increase of $1,000. All other teachers received a base salary increase of $1,000, and teachers rated Needs Improvement/Developing or Unsatisfactory were not eligible for a performance-based increase. In addition, advancement on the Career Ladder salary schedule (performance-based salary schedule) occurs automatically on an annual basis for eligible employees who have met the requirements to move to the next Career Ladder level. Requirements fall into six categories: mentoring, experience, performance evaluations, professional development, certification, and participation.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
  • Past Policies

    1.8%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    6.0%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a 2018-2019 salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access so a comparison to 2019-2020 salary was not possible.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

 94,410 49%

School District of Manatee County

 FL

16.3% (based on placement schedule)

 49,301 52%

School District of Palm Beach County

 FL

3.6% (based on the new hire placement schedule)

 194,172 59%

School District of Philadelphia

 PA

8.0%

 128,647 100%

Seattle Public Schools

 WA

8.8%

 55,271 31%

Seminole County Public Schools

 FL

2.1% (based on new hire placement schedule)

  • More information
    See also the 2021-2024 Contract (p. 52, Art. XX.D & p. 74, App. C.).

    Teachers with a Highly Effective rating receive a larger salary adjustment than those with an Effective rating & those with an Unsatisfactory rating are not eligible for a salary increase, in accordance with FL Statute 1012.22.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
  • Past Policies

    2.4% (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    8.4% (based on placement salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2020

    1.3% (based on placement salary)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2020

 68,269 48%

Sioux Falls School District

 SD

11.4%

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    10.4%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    3.6%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access for 2018-2019 so a comparison between 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 salaries was not possible.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

 24,968 44%

Springfield Public School District, MO

 MO

6.1%

 25,641 55%

St. Louis Public Schools

 MO

10.9%

 21,814 99%

St. Paul Public Schools

 MN

6.1%

 36,888 66%

Stockton Unified School District

 CA

1.6%

 37,502 74%

Toledo Public Schools

 OH

6.7%

 23,153 12%

Tulsa Public Schools

 OK

1.3%

 36,512 82%

Virginia Beach City Public Schools

 VA

8.8%

 68,624 39%

Volusia County Schools

 FL

7.1% (based on placement schedule; see "more information")

  • More information
    For NCTQ's analysis, tiers were translated to years of experience (i.e. Tier A = 0 years of experience; Tier U = 10 years of experience) although in the materials to which NCTQ has access, it is not specified if this is how the tiers work. Additionally, while a new teacher with a BA comes in at the same salary, regardless of years of experience, on the placement schedule, a teacher with a MA receives a higher stipend rate at 3 years' experience or at 6 years' experience.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 7 & 8.

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 7 & 8.
  • Past Policies

    0.0% (based on placement schedule; see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 7 & 8.
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 7 & 8.

    7.7% (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 7 & 8.
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 7 & 8.

    2.2% (based on placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 7 & 8.
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    pp. 7 & 8.

 63,223 64%

Wake County School District

 NC

4.7% (based only on the BA schedule)

  • More information
    See also the 2022-2023 State Salary Manual (p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.).

    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
  • Past Policies

    3.0% (based only on the BA schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    1.5% (based only on the BA schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 1.

    1.6% (based only on the BA schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1.
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 1.

 161,784 33%

Washoe County Public Schools

 NV

5.8%

 67,113 46%

West Ada School District

 ID

6.9%

  • More information
    Teachers on the BA+24 and MA lanes must not only meet those educational attainment requirements but they must also possess a Professional Endorsement to be on those lanes. If a teacher has a BA+24 or MA but does not hold a Professional Endorsement then they will be on the BA lane. Step advancement is contingent only on annual negotiations; if negotiated, teachers will advance a step.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
  • Past Policies

    N/A; the district introduced a new hire placement chart in 2021-2022

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    1.4%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    4.5%

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

 40,205 22%

Wichita Public Schools

 KS

4.3%

 48,916 77%

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

 NC

3.6% (based only on the BA lane)

  • More information
    See also 2022-2023 the State Salary Manual (p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.)

    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    5.7% (based only on the BA lane)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).

    3.7% (based only on the BA lane)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

    2.6% (based only on the BA lane)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 1 (pdf).

 54,707 61%
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Albuquerque Public Schools

 NM

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 89,788 69%

Aldine Independent School District

 TX

Longevity has been suspended since July 2018 (see "more information")

  • More information
    Professional employees earn $100 per year for each year of service at Aldine ISD; however, payment does not begin until the third year of service. Employees may earn up to $2,000 of longevity pay. Longevity pay was suspended in July 2018 and since then, no increase has been given and only those who were receiving longevity pay prior to July 2018 continue to receive it.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 11, Sec. 2.H.
66,854 87%

Alpine School District

 UT

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • More information
    The 2021-2022 Negotiated Board Policies (p. 4 (pdf)) retired Policy 4193, which noted the existence of longevity bonuses.
81,715 16%

Anchorage School District

 AK

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 46,115 19%

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

 MD

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 83,300 32%

Anoka-Hennepin School District

 MN

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 38,802 32%

Arlington Independent School District

 TX

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 59,900 73%

Atlanta Public Schools

 GA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 52,377 75%

Aurora Public Schools

 CO

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 39,872 66%

Austin Independent School District

 TX

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents (see "more information")

  • More information
    Teachers in their fifth year or more of service with the district at the start of 2022-23 will receive an additional $500 retention stipend in January of 2023 (2022-2023 Salary Schedule, p. 15.).
  • Past Policies

    Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

    issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

    issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

80,032 53%

Baltimore City Public School System

 MD

Teachers at the top of the Professional, Model and Lead Pathways earn 1% of current salary with accumulation of 24 achievement units (AUs).

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2026*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026
    p. 18, Art. 5.2.C.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
79,297 100%

Baltimore County Public Schools

 MD

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 113,814 50%

Billings Public Schools

 MT

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 16,958 36%

Birmingham City Schools

 AL

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 23,041 83%

Bismarck Public Schools

 ND

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 13,197 23%

Boston Public Schools

 MA

After 14, 19, 24, 29, 34, 39 and 44 years, and after one year at the maximum salary

  • Citation
    Document in effect: September 01, 2021 - August 31, 2024*

    Contract
    September 1, 2021 - August 31, 2024
    p. 116, Art. VIII.M.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
51,433 ND%

Brevard Public Schools

 FL

At the start of the 12th year as a teacher with Brevard Public Schools, teachers will receive a $1,200 recurring longevity supplement that is eligible for the Florida Retirement System, and effective July 1, 2022, teachers on the performance salary schedule at the start of the 11th year as a teacher with the district will be eligible for the longevity supplement.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2024*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
    p. 57, Art. XVII.P.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
73,734 49%

Bridgeport Public Schools

 CT

Teachers hired before July 1, 2020, who have served for 15 or more consecutive years in the district are eligible for longevity payments (see "more information").

  • More information
    Years 16-20: $900; years 21-25: $1,100; years 26-30: $1,200; and years 31+: $1,300.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2024 - June 30, 2028*

    Contract
    July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2028
    p. 10, Art. 4.7.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • Past Policies

    Teachers who have served for 15 or more consecutive years in the district are eligible for longevity payments (see footnote).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2024*
    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2024
    pp. 13 & 14, Art. 4.7.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Yes, in years 16, 21, 26 and 31

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2020*
    Contract
    July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020
    p. 10, Art. 4.7.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    yes, 16, 21, 26 and 31

    Document in effect: July 01, 2014 - June 30, 2017
    Contract
    July 1, 2014-June 30, 2017
    p. 11, Art. 4.7.

 20,296 73%

Broward County Public Schools

 FL

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 270,978 60%

Buffalo School District

 NY

Teachers receive longevity pay beginning with the 15th year of credited service

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2026*

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2026
    p. 51, Art. XXV.E.(4).

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
32,891 73%

Burlington School District

 VT

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 3,834 46%

Capistrano Unified School District

 CA

Longevity increments are provided on the 15th, 19th and 23rd consecutive years of service (teachers must be on the BA+ 45-59 units lane or higher).

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2026*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026
    pp. 66 & 67, Art. 14.5.1 & p. 98, App. A.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
47,135 25%

Champlain Valley School District

 VT

N/A; only a grandfathered group of teachers has been eligible for longevity since 1999.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025
    p. 100, App. L.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
4,244 11%

Charleston County School District

 SC

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 49,769 57%

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

 NC

N/A; As of July 2014, teachers are not eligible for longevity pay

  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 2024

    District website: https://www.cmsk12.org/Page/8019
147,638 58%

Cherry Creek School District

 CO

19 years and every year thereafter

  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 2024
    Document in effect: July 01, 2024 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
    p. 81, Negotiated Board Policy 4141.T.5.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
55,839 29%

Chesterfield County Public Schools

 VA

Teachers that reach the top of their pay scale remain on the top step and thereafter will receive a percentage or dollar amount longevity increase if approved in the adopted budget.

 61,552 36%

Chicago Public Schools

 IL

30 years of service

  • More information
    The district also compensates teachers with longevity pay in the form of additional sick days: teachers with 13 years experience receive 1 additional sick day per year and teachers with 18 or more years experience receive 2 additional sick days per year (p. 163, Art. 37-2.1).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2024*

    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2024
    p. 326, App. A.1P.B.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents (see footnote)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2024*
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2024 Tentative Agreement
    * District is operating under an expired contract.
    Contract
    July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2019
    p. 149, Art. 37-2.1.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Yes, the district compensates teachers with longevity pay in the form of additional sick days: teachers with 13 years experience receive 1 additional sick day per year and teachers with 18 or more years experience receive 2 additional sick days per year.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2015 - June 30, 2019*
    Contract
    July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2019
    p. 149, Art. 37-2.1.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Yes, the district compensates teachers with longevity pay in the form of additional sick days: teachers with 13 years experience receive 1 additional sick day per year and teachers with 18 or more years experience receive 2 additional sick days per year.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2015 - June 30, 2019
    Contract
    July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2019 Tentative Agreement
    p. 92, Art. 37-2.1.

 358,453 78%

Cincinnati Public Schools

 OH

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 34,802 7%

Clark County School District

 NV

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents (see "more information").

  • More information
    Longevity payments are addressed in the contract but are specified as being for the 2013-2014 school year only; thus, NCTQ is making the assumption that longevity is not applicable after the 2013-2014 school year.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025
    p. 44, Art. 27.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • Past Policies

    Teachers with years of service greater than or equal to 10, 16, 21 and 26 years are eligible for longevity pay (see "more information").

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023*
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    p. 46, Licensed Transitional Salary Schedule & p. 47, Licensed Professional Salary Table.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents (see "more information").

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2023*
    Contract
    July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2023 with Contract Extension MOA
    p. 50, Art. 27-1.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2021*
    Contract
    July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021
    p. 50, Art. 27-1.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

 330,225 69%

Clayton County Public Schools

 GA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 54,840 93%

Cleveland Metropolitan School District

 OH

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 37,617 ND%

Cobb County School District

 GA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 111,854 41%

Columbus City Schools

 OH

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 48,925 ND%

Conroe Independent School District

 TX

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 62,837 40%

Corona-Norco Unified School District

 CA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 52,877 45%

Cumberland County Schools

 NC

N/A; As of July 2014, teachers are not eligible for longevity pay

  • Citation
    State website: https://www.dpi.nc.gov/districts-schools/district-operations/financial-and-business-services/compensation-public-school-employees#StateSalaryManualandForms-1390

    2023-2024 State Salary Schedule FAQs, p. 4, 11: https://www.dpi.nc.gov/documents/fbs/resources/retro-pay-lifaq101923pdf/download?attachment
50,879 76%

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District

 TX

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 116,512 54%

Dallas Independent School District

 TX

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 155,119 86%

Davis School District

 UT

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 74,289 19%

Dayton Public Schools

 OH

Teachers who have completed 15 years of service are eligible for longevity (see "more information")

  • More information
    A teacher who has completed 15 years of service receives an additional $750 in longevity in service years 16, 17, 18 and 19. A teacher who has completed 19 years of service receives an additional $1250 in longevity in service year 20 and annually thereafter.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025
    p. 97, Art. 50.02.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
12,537 ND%

DeKalb County School District

 GA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 99,166 73%

Denver Public Schools

 CO

Ten years of service in the district within the last fifteen years equals one lane change with a cap at lane MA+54. If a teacher is in the MA+54 or Doctorate lanes and not eligible for a lane change, they will receive a base increase of $2,000.

  • More information
    Longevity movement or a one-time base increase can only be earned once in a teacher's career.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: September 01, 2022 - August 31, 2025*

    Contract
    September 1, 2022 - August 31, 2025
    p. 119, Art. 37-3-1.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.

    District website (Base Pay): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/3200
92,039 65%

Des Moines Public Schools

 IA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • Past Policies

    Teachers are eligible for longevity after 1 year at the maximum step of the appropriate salary lane and for another, higher longevity payment after 1 year on step 20.

    Document in effect: August 01, 2019 - July 31, 2024*
    Contract
    August 1, 2019 - July 31, 2024
    p. 23, App. 1.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Teachers are eligible for longevity after 1 year at the maximum step of the appropriate salary lane and for another, higher longevity payment after 1 year on step 20.

    Document in effect: August 01, 2019 - July 31, 2022*
    Contract
    August 1, 2019 - July 31, 2022
    p. 28, App. 1.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Teachers are eligible for longevity after 1 year at the maximum step of the appropriate salary (years 13 or 14 and higher) lane and for another, higher longevity payment after 1 year on step 20 (year 20 and above).

    Document in effect: February 16, 2017 - July 31, 2019*
    Contract
    February 16, 2017- July 31, 2019
    pp. 33 & 34, App. 1.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

 33,167 78%

DeSoto County School District

 MS

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 34,392 52%

Detroit Public Schools Community District

 MI

Teachers with 15 or more years of service receive a one-time $4,500 longevity stipend

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2024*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
    p. 78 (pdf), 2023-2024 Amendments, 3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
49,534 86%

District of Columbia Public Schools

 DC

At years 17, 19, and 21 (only those teachers in the BA+30 / MA lane (on the base salary schedule) and higher are eligible for longevity bonuses).

  • Citation
    Document in effect: October 01, 2023 - September 30, 2028*

    Contract
    October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2028
    pp. 111-114 (pdf).

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
48,568 ND%

Douglas County School District

 CO

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 67,591 12%

Duval County Public Schools

 FL

Longevity is only available on the grandfathered salary schedule and to those on the top level of that schedule.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2024*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
    p. 92 (pdf), App. A & p. 101, App. B.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
130,229 51%

El Paso Independent School District

 TX

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 57,315 75%

Elk Grove Unified School District

 CA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 62,865 54%

Fairfax County Public Schools

 VA

N/A; the district eliminated longevity as of the 2019-2020 school year (see "more information").

  • More information
    In an email to NCTQ in January 2020, the district noted that longevity had been eliminated and the final salary step for all teachers is 23 as of the 2019-20 school year. In addition Board Regulation 4611.11 which previously addressed longevity has been superseded by Board Regulation 4611.12 as of March 2021, and Board Regulation 4611.12 does not address longevity. While longevity is not addressed in the district materials to which NCTQ had access, we have opted to answer no based on the district's email stating that longevity was eliminated.
  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 2023

    January 16, 2020 District Email
187,797 29%

Forsyth County Schools

 GA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 49,346 15%

Fort Bend Independent School District

 TX

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 76,122 43%

Fort Wayne Community Schools

 IN

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 29,404 61%

Fort Worth Independent School District

 TX

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 84,510 86%

Fresno Unified School District

 CA

Effective the 2024-2025 school year, a career increment of $5,000 is given to teachers to teachers with 21-25 years' experience and $10,000 to those with 26 or more years' experience

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2026*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026 Tentative Agreement
    p. 16, Art. 50.

    * District has ratified a new contract but it has not yet been posted.
  • Past Policies

    A career increment of 1.6% is given each year from the 11th to the 15th year to a total of 8.0% at the 15th year and every year thereafter.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023
    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    A career increment of 1.6% is given each year from the 11th to the 15th year to a total of 8.0% at the 15th year and every year thereafter.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2022*
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2022
    p. 73, Art. 50.4.2 & p. 112, July 1, 2019 Salary Schedule.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    A career increment of 1.6% is given each year from the 11th to the 15th year to a total of 8.0% at the 15th year and every year thereafter.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2022*
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2022
    p. 73, Art. 50.4.2 & p. 112, July 1, 2019 Salary Schedule.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

 71,126 87%

Frisco Independent School District

 TX

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 60,182 13%

Fulton County Schools

 GA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 94,491 44%

Garland Independent School District

 TX

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 55,987 65%

Granite School District

 UT

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 66,767 55%

Greenville County Schools

 SC

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 76,158 48%

Guilford County Schools

 NC

N/A; As of July 2014, teachers are not eligible for longevity pay

  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 2024

    District website:https://www.gcsnc.com/Page/1817

    Contract
    2023-2024 Employee Handbook
    p. 48.

    * District is operating under board policies (Updated in Database every three years).
72,950 65%

Gwinnett County Public Schools

 GA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 179,758 53%

Hawaii Department of Education

 HI

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 181,278 46%

Henrico County Public Schools

 VA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 51,523 46%

Hillsborough County Public Schools

 FL

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 220,252 59%

Houston Independent School District

 TX

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • More information
    Beginning with the 2020-2021 school year, the longevity pay amount was rolled into base salary for employees who received longevity. It is not clear if this change impacts teachers or not, as the materials to which NCTQ had access to in the past did not indicate if teachers were eligible for longevity pay.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 31.
209,772 80%

Howard County Public School System

 MD

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 57,907 19%

Indianapolis Public Schools

 IN

Teachers rated Highly Effective or Effective who have completed 1 to 7 years of district service receive $440 in the first year of the contract and $460 in the second year, and those who have completed 8 or more years receive $270 in the first year of the contract and $280 in the second year.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025
    p. 12, Art. VII, Sec. 2.C.iii.c & d.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • Past Policies

    Teachers rated Highly Effective or Effective who have completed 2 to 10 years of district service receive $410 in the first year of the contract and $420 in the second year, and those who have completed 11 or more years receive $250 in the first year of the contract and $260 in the second year..

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023*
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    p. 10, Art. VII, Sec. 2.C.iv.c & d.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Teachers who have completed 2 to 10 years of district experience receive $800 and those who have completed 11 or more years receive $400.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    Teachers who have completed 2 to 10 years of district experience receive $800 and those who have completed 11 or more years receive $400.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

 26,410 65%

Jackson Public Schools

 MS

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 23,935 100%

Jeffco Public Schools

 CO

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 84,631 31%

Jefferson County Public Schools

 KY

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 97,936 56%

Jefferson Parish Public School System

 LA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 48,254 61%

Jordan School District

 UT

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 56,176 21%

Kanawha County Schools

 WV

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 25,764 51%

Kansas City Public Schools, MO

 MO

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 14,978 99%

Katy Independent School District

 TX

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 79,913 31%

Klein Independent School District

 TX

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • Past Policies

    10 years and every year thereafter

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Contract
    Employee Handbook 2018-2019
    p. 110.

    yes, 10 years

    Document in effect: July 01, 2014 - June 30, 2015
    Contract
    Employee Handbook 2014-2015
    p. 109.

 53,328 45%

Knox County Schools

 TN

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 60,854 ND%

Laramie County School District 1

 WY

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • More information
    Unit members topped out on the salary schedule receive a one-time $1,250 increase (p. 46, 2024-2025 CTE Salary Schedule).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2024 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • Past Policies

    Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2024*
    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
    p. 44, Sec. VI.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Unit members topped out on the salary schedule receive a $743 increase

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2023
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2023

    Unit members topped out on the salary schedule receive a $743 increase

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021*
    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    p. 45, Salary Schedule.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

 1,051 37%

Lewisville Independent School District

 TX

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 52,218 35%

Little Rock School District

 AR

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 23,368 72%

Long Beach Unified School District

 CA

Beginning of the 20th, 25th and 30th years of service

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025
    p. B-2, App. B.A.1.c.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 4 - 8.
72,661 68%

Los Angeles Unified School District

 CA

14, 19, 24 and 29 years of completed service

  • More information
    Only those teachers in Group 27 qualify for the longevity payments.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025
    p. 167, Art. XIV.23.1; p. 169, Art. XIV.24.0.b; pp. 302 & 303, App. E-1; pp. 318 & 319, App. E-2; p. 340 & 341, App. E-3; pp. 360 & 361, App. E-4; pp. 380 & 381, App. E-5; & pp. 400 & 401, App. E-6.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
492,842 79%

Loudoun County Public Schools

 VA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 81,906 18%

Manchester School District

 NH

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2024 - June 30, 2027*

    Contract
    July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • Past Policies

    Teachers are eligible for longevity bonuses at level 15 of the salary schedule

    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2024*
    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2024
    pp. 54 & 55, App. B.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

    issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

13,452 58%

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

 TN

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents (see "more information")

  • More information
    The 2024-2025 salary schedule has additional salary amounts listed at years 25 and 35; however, as of April 2025, the district's compensation website has information that notes longevity as a one-time payment applicable to 2023-24 only. (https://www.scsk12.org/hr2/page?PID=1721&PN=Compensation&DID=243 and https://www.scsk12.org/hr2/files/23/FAQs%20Longevity%20Payment.pdf) It is not clear in the materials to which NCTQ has access if the pay at years 25 and 35 in 2024-2025 is considered longevity pay or not.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2024 - June 30, 2025

    Salary Schedule
    2024-2025
  • Past Policies

    Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023

    issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

    issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

112,125 ND%

Mesa Public Schools

 AZ

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 62,981 55%

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools

 TN

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents (see "more information")

  • More information
    A goal of the Compensation Committee will be to create and recommend pay strategies and structures for professional employees who have reached the top of the current pay schedule and remain there for more than one academic year (p. 15, Ch. 4.Compensation Committee).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2024 - June 30, 2027*

    Contract
    2024-2027 MOU / Collaborative Conferencing

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • Past Policies

    Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents (see "more information")

    Document in effect: August 10, 2021 - August 10, 2024*
    Contract
    2021-2024 MOU / Collaborative Conferencing
    p. 14, Ch. 4.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

    Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

84,667 ND%

Miami-Dade County Public Schools

 FL

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 350,434 69%

Milwaukee Public Schools

 WI

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 75,431 77%

Minneapolis Public Schools

 MN

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 35,580 57%

Mobile County Public Schools

 AL

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 53,967 70%

Montgomery County Public Schools

 MD

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 162,680 33%

New Haven Public Schools

 CT

25 or more years

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2026*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026
    pp. 37-39, App. A.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • Past Policies

    Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

    Teachers with 30 or more years of teaching experience as of July 1, 2017 shall receive longevity pay. Teachers who do not have 30 years of experience as of July 1, 2017, shall not be eligible for longevity.

    Document in effect: July 07, 2020 - June 30, 2023*
    Contract
    July 7, 2020 - June 30, 2023 Tentative Agreement
    * District is operating under an expired contract.
    Contract
    July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021
    p. 38, App. A.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Teachers with 30 or more years of teaching experience as of July 1, 2017 shall receive longevity pay. Teachers who do not have 30 years of experience as of July 1, 2017, shall not be eligible for longevity.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2021*
    Contract
    July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021
    p. 38, App. A.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

 20,180 71%

New York City Department of Education

 NY

5, 10, 13, 15, 18, 20 and 22 years.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2024

    Salary Schedule
    2023-2024

    Union website: https://www.uft.org/your-rights/salary/longevity-salary-increases
922,935 72%

Newark Public Schools

 NJ

Employees hired after April 1, 2017, are not eligible for longevity.

  • More information
    Those teachers hired prior to April 1, 2017, will receive longevity pay in years 15, 20, 25, 30. Teachers hired or before the first day of the 1993-1994 school year are also eligible for longevity pay in years 35 and 40.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2024 - June 30, 2029*

    Contract
    July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2029
    p. 49, Art. XIV, Sec. 1.C.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
35,665 74%

NOLA Public Schools

 LA

issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 4,642 54%

Norfolk Public Schools

 VA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 30,087 72%

North East Independent School District

 TX

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 65,186 48%

Northside Independent School District

 TX

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 106,501 49%

Oakland Unified School District

 CA

After 20 and 25 years of creditable service

  • Citation
    Document in effect: November 01, 2022 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    November 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025
    p. 148, Art. 24.4.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
36,373 73%

Oklahoma City Public Schools

 OK

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 37,530 85%

Omaha Public Schools

 NE

Teachers receive longevity bonuses after 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 years of service.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2026*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026
    p. 9, Art. III.B.4.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
53,194 72%

Orange County Public Schools

 FL

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • More information
    Retention supplements are paid to teachers with 5 or more years of district experience (p. 110, App. A-5).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2024*

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024 (2023-2024 edition)

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
209,089 52%

Osceola County School District

 FL

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 68,554 44%

Pasadena Independent School District

 TX

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 53,291 86%

Pasco County Schools

 FL

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 75,048 54%

Pinellas County Schools

 FL

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 100,948 50%

Pittsburgh Public Schools

 PA

After 24 years with the district (see "more information")

  • More information
    To qualify for the longevity increment, teachers must have a Satisfactory rating. Teachers hired before July 1, 2010, qualify for the longevity increment after the completion of 22 years of service, with at least the last five years in the district or 14 or more years in the district with at least the last two years in the district. Teachers hired on or after July 1, 2010, qualify for the longevity increment after the completion of 24 years of service, with at least the last five years in the district or 14 or more years in the district with at least the last two years in the district.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2015 - June 30, 2024*

    Contract
    July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2024
    p. 86, Part G, Art. 93.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
22,567 96%

Plano Independent School District

 TX

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 53,057 32%

Polk County Public Schools

 FL

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 105,648 52%

Portland Public Schools, ME

 ME

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 6,764 52%

Portland Public Schools, OR

 OR

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 46,924 36%

Prince George's County Public Schools

 MD

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents (see "more information")

  • More information
    There is a 1% differential for eligible employees at the top of their grade for FY 2023, FY2024, and FY 2025 (p.35, Art. 22.6).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • Past Policies

    Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

    Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2019*
    Contract
    July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2019
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

    Document in effect: July 01, 2012 - June 30, 2015*
    Contract
    July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2015
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

 132,657 66%

Prince William County Public Schools

 VA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 90,843 42%

Providence Public School District

 RI

15 (at least 10 years in Providence), 20 (at least 15 years in Providence) and 25 (at least 20 years in Providence).

  • Citation
    Document in effect: September 01, 2023 - August 31, 2024*

    Contract
    September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024
    p. 52, App. A-3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
23,699 85%

Red Clay Consolidated School District

 DE

21 and 26 years of credited experience

  • Citation
    Document in effect: September 01, 2023 - August 31, 2026*

    Contract
    September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2026
    p. 36, Art. 25:8 & p. 39, App. A.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
15,414 ND%

Richmond Public Schools

 VA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents.

 24,763 88%

Rochester City School District

 NY

35 years of completed service (assuming steps and years of experience are equal to one another)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025
    pp. 83 & 84, Sec. 46.3.b & pp. 149 - 151, App. A.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
27,044 89%

Round Rock ISD

 TX

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 50,387 28%

Sacramento City Unified School District

 CA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 42,196 71%

San Antonio Independent School District

 TX

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • Past Policies

    15 years (see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Longevity FAQs
    2020-2021

    Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

    District website (Top 5 Reasons): http://www.saisd.net/main/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4111&Itemid=338

    not specified; however, district mentions longevity pay as a benefit

    District website (Top 5 Reasons): http://www.saisd.net/main/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4111&Itemid=338

 48,745 90%

San Bernardino City Unified School District

 CA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2026*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • Past Policies

    Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

    Document in effect: September 07, 2022 - June 30, 2023*
    Contract
    September 7, 2022 - June 30, 2023 Tentative Agreement
    * District is operating under an expired contract.
    Contract
    May 7, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    p. 119 & 120, App. A.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

    Document in effect: May 07, 2019 - June 30, 2021*
    Contract
    May 7, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    p. 119 & 120, App. A.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    20 and 24 years

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

 48,769 89%

San Diego Unified School District

 CA

22 completed years of service (teachers are eligible after 6 years on step 17)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025
    p. 124, App. A & p. 139, Salary Rules for App. A.3.05.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
102,884 58%

San Francisco Unified School District

 CA

Teachers on the BA+60 semester units salary lane receive career increments beginning on step 14

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2025

    Salary Schedule
    2023-2025
    p. 3 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    Those on the BA+30 units salary lane receive retention bonuses during the 5th and 9th year of district service; those on the BA+60 units salary lane receive retention bonuses during the 5th and 9th year of district service and career increments in years 13, 16, 19, 22 and 25.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2023*
    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023 Successor Extension to the 2017-2020 Contract
    * District is operating under an expired contract.
    Contract
    July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020
    pp. 103-108, App. B.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Those on the BA+30 units salary lane receive retention bonus during the 5th and 9th year of district service; those on the BA+60 units salary lane receive retention bonus during the 5th and 9th year of district service and career increments in years 13, 16, 19, 22 and 25.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2020*
    Contract
    July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020
    pp. 103-108, App. B.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Yes, 5 years on the BA + 30 units lane and 5, 9, 13, 16, 19, 22 and 25 years on the BA + 60 units lane

    Document in effect: July 01, 2016 - June 30, 2017
    Salary Schedule
    2016-2017

 52,417 53%

Santa Ana Unified School District

 CA

15, 20 and 25 years of credited service to the district (longevity is only available to those on the Class IV lane)

  • More information
    The Class IV lane is for those with a MA or PhD (p. 24, Art. 7.5.3.).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025
    p. 22, Art. 7.3 - 7.3.3.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
46,923 84%

School District of Lee County

 FL

Teachers with 10 years or more of service are eligible for longevity bonuses.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2026*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026
    p. 54, Art. 10.03.(1).(f).

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
94,410 49%

School District of Manatee County

 FL

16 years of completed service and 25 years of completed service

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2026*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026
    p. 53, Art. XII, Sec. 11.3.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
49,301 52%

School District of Palm Beach County

 FL

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents (see "more information")

  • More information
    Retention supplements of $1,000 will be paid to those who have completed one but less than five years of experience, $5,000 to those who have completed five years but less than ten years of experience and $10,000 to those who have completed more than ten years of experience.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025 (2023 Modifications)
    p. 169, App. U.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • Past Policies

    Retention supplements of $1,000 will be paid to those who have completed one but less than five years of experience, $5,000 to those who have completed five years but less than ten years of experience and $10,000 to those who have completed more than ten years of experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2025*
    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025
    p. 167, App. U.
    * District is operating under a current agreement.

    Retention supplements of $1,000 will be paid to those who have completed one but less than five years of experience, $5,000 to those who have completed five years but less than ten years of experience and $10,000 to those who have completed more than ten years of experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2021*
    Contract
    July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020 (2021 Modifications)
    p. 194, App. W.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Retention supplements of $1,000 will be paid to those who have completed one but less than five years of experience, $5,000 to those who have completed five years but less than ten years of experience and $10,000 to those who have completed more than ten years of experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2020*
    Contract
    July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020 (2020 Modifications)
    p. 194, App. W.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

 194,172 59%

School District of Philadelphia

 PA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 128,647 100%

Seattle Public Schools

 WA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 55,271 31%

Seminole County Public Schools

 FL

In 2023-2024, teachers with 10 years or more of experience receive $70 for each year of experience as a one-time retention bonus.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2024*

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2024, amended September 19, 2023
    p. 64, App. C.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    The district provides one-time "experience supplements" to teachers with 10-14 years of experience, 15-19 years of experience, 20-24 years of experience, 25-29 years of experience, and 30+ years of experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2024*
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 73, App. B.III.D.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

    Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

68,269 48%

Sioux Falls School District

 SD

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 24,968 44%

Springfield Public School District, MO

 MO

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 25,641 55%

St. Louis Public Schools

 MO

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 21,814 99%

St. Paul Public Schools

 MN

Teachers are eligible for longevity bonuses at the beginning of their 21st year of experience in Saint Paul Public Schools.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025
    p. 16, Art. 8, Sec. 5, Subd. 1 & p. 88, App. A.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • Past Policies

    Teachers are eligible for longevity bonuses at the beginning of their 25th year of experience in Saint Paul Public Schools.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023*
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    p. 15, Art. 8, Sec. 5, Subd. 1 & p. 81, App. A.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Teachers are eligible for longevity bonuses at the beginning of their 25 year of experience in Saint Paul Public Schools.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021*
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    p. 17, Art. 8, Sec. 5, Subd. 1 & p. 81, App. A.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Upon the completion of 24 years of service, teachers are eligible for the longevity bonus.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2019*
    Contract
    July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2019
    p. 16, Art. 8, Sec. 5, Subd. 1 & p. 66, App. A.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

 36,888 66%

Stockton Unified School District

 CA

Effective July 1, 2025, longevity stipends are given for 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39 and 40+ years of district service

  • More information
    2025-2026 is the first school year of longevity payments.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 02, 2022 - August 31, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - August 31, 2025
    pp. 97 & 98, Art.18.19.b & p. 232 (pdf), App. G, Salary Schedule Increment Codes.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • Past Policies

    Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

    Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

    Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

37,502 74%

Toledo Public Schools

 OH

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 23,153 12%

Tulsa Public Schools

 OK

Teachers are eligible for a $1,000 longevity bonus after 15, 20, 25, 30, 34, and 37 years of service.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2024 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
    p. 24, II(D).

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • Past Policies

    Teachers are eligible for a $1,000 longevity bonus after 20, 25, 30, 34, and 37 years of service.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2024*
    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
    p. 22, II(D) & p. 65, Schedule I.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Teachers are eligible for a $1,000 longevity bonus after 20, 25, 30, 34, and 37 years of service.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023*
    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 19 & 20, Career Increment & pp. 58 & 59, Schedule I.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Teachers are eligible for a $1,000 longevity bonus after 20, 25, 30, 34, and 37 years of service.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022*
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    p. 22, Career Increment & p. 60, Schedule I.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

 36,512 82%

Virginia Beach City Public Schools

 VA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 68,624 39%

Volusia County Schools

 FL

Teachers are eligible for longevity bonuses with 11 or more years of service in the district but must complete a year of "good" service to advance one year on the longevity schedule.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2024*

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024 (Adopted September 12, 2023)
    pp. 51 & 52, Art. 26.A.8.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Salary Schedule
    2023-2024
    p. 16.
63,223 64%

Wake County School District

 NC

N/A; As of July 2014, teachers are not eligible for longevity pay

  • More information
    See also the 2023-2024 State Salary Schedule FAQs, p. 4, 11: https://www.dpi.nc.gov/documents/fbs/resources/retro-pay-lifaq101923pdf/download?attachment
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2024*

    Contract
    2023-2024 Employee Handbook
    p. 60.

    * District is operating under board policies (Updated in Database every three years).

    State website: https://www.dpi.nc.gov/districts-schools/district-operations/financial-and-business-services/compensation-public-school-employees#StateSalaryManualandForms-1390
161,784 33%

Washoe County Public Schools

 NV

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 67,113 46%

West Ada School District

 ID

Teachers with a Professional degree and BA+24 or MA receive longevity payments for 18-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34 and 35+ years of completed district service.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2024 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
    p. 5, Art. I.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
40,205 22%

Wichita Public Schools

 KS

Teachers receive longevity payment after completing 14 or more years of service

  • Citation
    Document in effect: August 01, 2023 - July 31, 2025*

    Contract
    August 1, 2023 - July 31, 2025
    pp. 22 & 23, Art. V, Sec. J, Para. 1.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
48,916 77%

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

 NC

N/A; As of July 2014, teachers are not eligible for longevity pay, in accordance with state law

  • More information
    See also the 2023-2024 State Salary Schedule FAQs, p. 4, 11: https://www.dpi.nc.gov/documents/fbs/resources/retro-pay-lifaq101923pdf/download?attachment
  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 2023

    Board Policy 4140, V.D.: http://bit.ly/1MFki8F

    State website: https://www.dpi.nc.gov/districts-schools/district-operations/financial-and-business-services/compensation-public-school-employees#StateSalaryManualandForms-1390
54,707 61%
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Albuquerque Public Schools

 NM

Paid less than certified teachers

  • More information
    Employees who do not hold a BA degree are compensated at 90% of the BA column of the Level 1 pay schedule.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: August 02, 2023 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    August 2, 2023 - June 30, 2025
    p. 28, Art. 6.A.6.k.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
89,788 69%

Aldine Independent School District

 TX

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 66,854 87%

Alpine School District

 UT

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 81,715 16%

Anchorage School District

 AK

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 46,115 19%

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

 MD

Paid less than certified teachers

  • More information
    Teachers who are issued conditional certificates because of failure to renew professional certificates will have their salaries reduced by $1,000 the first year, $1,500 the second year and $2,000 the third year and each year thereafter until they have reinstated their professional certificates.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2024

    Salary Schedule
    2023-2024

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2024
    p. 8, Art. 3.E.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    Paid less than certified teachers

    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023
    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).

    Paid less than certified teachers

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    Paid less than certified teachers

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 1 (pdf).

 83,300 32%

Anoka-Hennepin School District

 MN

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 38,802 32%

Arlington Independent School District

 TX

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 59,900 73%

Atlanta Public Schools

 GA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 52,377 75%

Aurora Public Schools

 CO

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 39,872 66%

Austin Independent School District

 TX

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 80,032 53%

Baltimore City Public School System

 MD

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 79,297 100%

Baltimore County Public Schools

 MD

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 113,814 50%

Billings Public Schools

 MT

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 16,958 36%

Birmingham City Schools

 AL

Paid less than certified teachers

  • More information
    A teacher who has completed the certification process but has not received the certificate may be employed on tentative or temporary compensation pending verification of certification from the State Department of Education.
  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 2019

    Board Policy 5.1.2.c: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_ePolicy/SB_PolicyOverview.aspx?S=2005
23,041 83%

Bismarck Public Schools

 ND

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 13,197 23%

Boston Public Schools

 MA

Paid less than certified teachers

  • More information
    After December 1, a teacher with a provisional certificate who is expected to perform for the balance of the school year in the same assignment will be paid as a long-term substitute.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: September 01, 2021 - August 31, 2024*

    Contract
    September 1, 2021 - August 31, 2024
    p. 103, Art. VIII.A.3.(a).

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
51,433 ND%

Brevard Public Schools

 FL

Paid the same as certified teachers

  • More information
    In accordance with state law, the district may hire degreed, non-certificated personnel for positions designated "critical shortage".
  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 2012

    Administrative Procedure 3120A: https://go.boarddocs.com/fl/brevco/Board.nsf/Public
73,734 49%

Bridgeport Public Schools

 CT

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 20,296 73%

Broward County Public Schools

 FL

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 270,978 60%

Buffalo School District

 NY

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 32,891 73%

Burlington School District

 VT

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 3,834 46%

Capistrano Unified School District

 CA

Paid less than certified teachers

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2026*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026
    p. 61, Art. 14.0; p. 98, App. A; & p. 102, App. E.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
47,135 25%

Champlain Valley School District

 VT

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 4,244 11%

Charleston County School District

 SC

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 49,769 57%

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

 NC

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 147,638 58%

Cherry Creek School District

 CO

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 55,839 29%

Chesterfield County Public Schools

 VA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 61,552 36%

Chicago Public Schools

 IL

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 358,453 78%

Cincinnati Public Schools

 OH

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 34,802 7%

Clark County School District

 NV

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • Past Policies

    Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2023*
    Contract
    July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2023 with Contract Extension MOA
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2021*
    Contract
    July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

330,225 69%

Clayton County Public Schools

 GA

Paid less than certified teachers

  • More information
    An individual holding a provisional certificate and having zero, one or two years of creditable experience earns one year of creditable experience for each year taught in a Georgia school system; however, this individual shall not advance (move from Salary Step E to Salary Step 1) on the Salary Schedule until either the professional certificate or three years of creditable experience have been earned. An individual holding a nonrenewable, professional (NT) certificate issued for three years and having zero, one or two years of experience shall remain on the entry step until the professional certificate is issued.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Compensation Handbook
    2022-2023
    p. 10.
54,840 93%

Cleveland Metropolitan School District

 OH

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 37,617 ND%

Cobb County School District

 GA

Paid less than certified teachers

  • More information
    In the event the District was unaware of the employee's inability to be certified in Georgia, or to maintain necessary certification, the employee's daily rate of pay shall be adjusted to that of a supply teacher retroactive to the beginning date of employment under this contract or to the date the certificate became invalid, whichever is more recent.
  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 2021

    District Administrative Rule GBA-R, p. 3, G.6.b.: https://www.cobbk12.org/page/6052/policies-administrative-rules

    Salary Schedule
    2023-2024
111,854 41%

Columbus City Schools

 OH

Paid less than certified teachers

  • Citation
    Document in effect: August 22, 2022 - August 21, 2025*

    Contract
    August 22, 2022 - August 21, 2025
    pp. 91-93, Part I, Chapter 900, Art. 902.01 - 902.03.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
48,925 ND%

Conroe Independent School District

 TX

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 62,837 40%

Corona-Norco Unified School District

 CA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • More information
    While the salary schedule is labeled as "certificated", it is not specified in the materials to which NCTQ has access if uncertified teachers are paid less.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2024 - June 30, 2027*

    Contract
    July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027; Year 1 (2024-2025)
    p. 134, 2024-2025 Certificated Basic Work Year Salary Schedule.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
52,877 45%

Cumberland County Schools

 NC

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 50,879 76%

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District

 TX

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 116,512 54%

Dallas Independent School District

 TX

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 155,119 86%

Davis School District

 UT

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 74,289 19%

Dayton Public Schools

 OH

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 12,537 ND%

DeKalb County School District

 GA

Paid less than certified teachers

  • More information
    Certified staff holding a provisional certificate will receive the provisional rate regardless of experience.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2024

    Salary Schedule
    2023-2024
99,166 73%

Denver Public Schools

 CO

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • More information
    Associate teachers are licensed teachers going through a 1-year training program. Because it is limited to 1-year, these positions are not eligible for step or grade increases.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2024

    Salary Schedule
    2023-2024

    District website (Base Pay): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/3200
92,039 65%

Des Moines Public Schools

 IA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • More information
    While no additional details are provided in the materials to which NCTQ has access, the salary schedule is specified as being for certified teachers; therefore, it's likely that uncertified teachers earn less than certified teachers.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: August 01, 2024 - July 31, 2029*

    Contract
    August 1, 2024 - July 31, 2029
    p. 24, App. 1.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
33,167 78%

DeSoto County School District

 MS

Paid less than certified teachers

  • More information
    Uncertified teachers are paid the substitute rate.
  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 2017

    Board Policy GBA: https://desoto.msbapolicy.org/DistrictHome/tabid/8379/Default.aspx
34,392 52%

Detroit Public Schools Community District

 MI

Paid less than certified teachers

  • More information
    Pathways Teachers (those working towards certification) are placed on step 1 of the salary schedule and will remain at step 1 of the salary schedule until certification is earned. If Pathways candidates have not obtained Michigan teaching certification at the end of their second year, their status in the Pathway role will be discontinued and they will be reclassified as a day-to-day substitute.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2024*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
    p. 85 (pdf), 2021-2023 Amendments, 7 & pp. 117 & 118 (pdf), 2020-2021 Amendments, Pathway Teachers.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
49,534 86%

District of Columbia Public Schools

 DC

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 48,568 ND%

Douglas County School District

 CO

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 67,591 12%

Duval County Public Schools

 FL

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 130,229 51%

El Paso Independent School District

 TX

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 57,315 75%

Elk Grove Unified School District

 CA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 62,865 54%

Fairfax County Public Schools

 VA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 187,797 29%

Forsyth County Schools

 GA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 49,346 15%

Fort Bend Independent School District

 TX

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 76,122 43%

Fort Wayne Community Schools

 IN

Paid less than certified teachers

  • More information
    A teacher whose license is not current will receive the substitute teacher pay rates.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025
    p. 22 & 23, Art. 6.A.c.iii.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
29,404 61%

Fort Worth Independent School District

 TX

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 84,510 86%

Fresno Unified School District

 CA

Paid less than certified teachers

 71,126 87%

Frisco Independent School District

 TX

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 60,182 13%

Fulton County Schools

 GA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 94,491 44%

Garland Independent School District

 TX

Paid less than certified teachers

 55,987 65%

Granite School District

 UT

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2026*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026
    p. 15, Art. 7.4.1.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
66,767 55%

Greenville County Schools

 SC

Paid less than certified teachers

  • More information
    A newly employed teacher whose certificate has not been issued shall be paid at the annual rate of a beginning teacher’s salary with no experience. When the valid credential is submitted to Human Resources and if the credential warrants a salary adjustment, this adjustment shall be retroactive for that school year according to the district's official salary schedule.
  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 2023

    Board Rule GBBA, I.1.D: http://www.boarddocs.com/sc/greenville/Board.nsf/Public
  • Past Policies

    Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

    Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

    Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

76,158 48%

Guilford County Schools

 NC

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 72,950 65%

Gwinnett County Public Schools

 GA

Paid less than certified teachers

  • More information
    If an employee is unable to be certified properly, the daily rate of pay may be adjusted to that of a substitute teacher retroactive to the beginning of employment under the contract.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2024*

    Contract
    2023-2024 Personnel Handbook
    p. 14.

    * District is operating under board policies (Updated in Database every three years).
  • Past Policies

    Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

    Paid less than certified teachers

    Document in effect: July 01, 2016 - June 30, 2017
    Salary Schedule
    2016-2017

    Yes

    Document in effect: July 01, 2015 - June 30, 2016
    Salary Schedule
    2015-2016

 179,758 53%

Hawaii Department of Education

 HI

Paid less than certified teachers

  • More information
    A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for step 4, the Instructor Level salary. Beginning in 2023-2024, step 4 is the sole Instructor Level step (steps 1, 2 and 3 were deleted from the salary schedule).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2027*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2027
    p. 69, Art. XX.A.2; p. 83, Exhibit B; p. 85, Exhibit C; p. 87, Exhibit D; & p. 89, Exhibit E.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.

    Board Policy 204-5: http://boe.hawaii.gov/policies/Pages/Board-Policies.aspx
181,278 46%

Henrico County Public Schools

 VA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 51,523 46%

Hillsborough County Public Schools

 FL

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 220,252 59%

Houston Independent School District

 TX

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 209,772 80%

Howard County Public School System

 MD

Paid less than certified teachers

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2024*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
    p. 38, Art. 20.A & B.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
57,907 19%

Indianapolis Public Schools

 IN

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 26,410 65%

Jackson Public Schools

 MS

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 23,935 100%

Jeffco Public Schools

 CO

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 84,631 31%

Jefferson County Public Schools

 KY

Paid less than certified teachers

  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 2023

    District Website (Salary Schedules; Emergency Certification - Teachers): https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/employees
97,936 56%

Jefferson Parish Public School System

 LA

Paid less than certified teachers

 48,254 61%

Jordan School District

 UT

Paid less than certified teachers

  • More information
    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers with an Associate or Alternative Level License may not advance beyond Level 4 on the salary schedule and will not be eligible for an educational advancement salary change until receiving a Professional License.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2024*

    Contract
    Negotiated Board Policies 2023-2024
    p. 5 (pdf), 2023-2024 Salary Schedule.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Board Policy DP309 NEG.II.G.: http://policy.jordandistrict.org/
56,176 21%

Kanawha County Schools

 WV

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 25,764 51%

Kansas City Public Schools, MO

 MO

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 14,978 99%

Katy Independent School District

 TX

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 79,913 31%

Klein Independent School District

 TX

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 53,328 45%

Knox County Schools

 TN

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • More information
    Although the salary schedule is for "certified teachers," it is not clear what salary an uncertified teacher may earn.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 13, 2023 - July 13, 2026*

    Contract
    MOU July 13, 2023 - July 13, 2026
    p. 17 (pdf), App. A.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
60,854 ND%

Laramie County School District 1

 WY

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 1,051 37%

Lewisville Independent School District

 TX

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 52,218 35%

Little Rock School District

 AR

Paid less than certified teachers

  • More information
    Teachers in the Arkansas Professional Pathway to Educator Licensure (APPEL) Program shall initially be placed on the salary schedule in the category of a bachelor’s degree with no experience, unless the APPEL program employee has previous teaching experience, which requires a different placement on the schedule. Upon receiving his/her initial or standard teaching license, the employee shall be moved to the position on the salary schedule that corresponds to the level of education degree earned by the employee which is relevant to the employee’s position.
  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 2018

    Board Policy 3.1: https://www.lrsd.org/domain/211
23,368 72%

Long Beach Unified School District

 CA

Paid less than certified teachers

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025
    pp. B-4 & B-5, App. B.A.4.c.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 5 - 8.
72,661 68%

Los Angeles Unified School District

 CA

Paid less than certified teachers

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025
    p. 302, App. E-1; p. 318, App. E-2; p. 340, App. E-3; p. 360, App. E-4; p. 380, App. E-5 & p. 400, App. E-6.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
492,842 79%

Loudoun County Public Schools

 VA

Paid less than certified teachers

  • More information
    A person not meeting the requirements for a license or provisional license may be employed and paid as a substitute teacher to meet an emergency.
  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 2019

    Board Policy 7301: http://www.loudoun.k12.va.us/page/70

    Contract
    2022-2023 Employee Handbook
    p. 36.

    * District is operating under board policies (Updated in Database every three years).
81,906 18%

Manchester School District

 NH

Paid less than certified teachers

  • More information
    Teachers who have not met state recertification requirements shall not receive any base salary increases or any annual level increases until such requirements have been met.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2024 - June 30, 2027*

    Contract
    July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027
    p. 22, Art. 11.A.1.a.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
13,452 58%

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

 TN

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 112,125 ND%

Mesa Public Schools

 AZ

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 62,981 55%

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools

 TN

Paid less than certified teachers

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2024 - June 30, 2024

    Salary Schedule
    2024-2025
  • Past Policies

    Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

    Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

    Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

84,667 ND%

Miami-Dade County Public Schools

 FL

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 350,434 69%

Milwaukee Public Schools

 WI

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 75,431 77%

Minneapolis Public Schools

 MN

Paid less than certified teachers

  • More information
    Teachers without valid Minnesota teaching license will be held at Step 1 and tenured teachers whose license has expired
    will be placed on unpaid leave for up to one year until a valid license is in effect.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025
    pp. 26 & 27, Sec. I, Art. 3.5.1 & pp. 138 & 139, Sec. 1, Art. 7.4.1.c.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
35,580 57%

Mobile County Public Schools

 AL

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • More information
    The state will not approve a higher degree for pay purposes until the teacher holds a valid Alabama teaching certificate (2021-2022 Salary Schedule, p. 8, II.F.1.c.i.)
53,967 70%

Montgomery County Public Schools

 MD

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 162,680 33%

New Haven Public Schools

 CT

District acknowledges state law

  • More information
    Employees working in a teaching position with a Durational Shortage Area Permit shall not accrue seniority or length of service [p. 2, Art. I, Sec. 9.(a)].
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2026*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026
    p. 5, Art. II, Sec. 6.(b).

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
20,180 71%

New York City Department of Education

 NY

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 922,935 72%

Newark Public Schools

 NJ

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 35,665 74%

NOLA Public Schools

 LA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 4,642 54%

Norfolk Public Schools

 VA

Paid less than certified teachers

  • More information
    The salary schedule has a column for those without a Bachelor's degree. Per the Virginia State Department of Education, a Bachelor's degree is required of certified teachers (https://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching-learning-assessment/teaching-in-virginia/licensure/licensing-services).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2024

    Salary Schedule
    2023-2024
    p. 3.
30,087 72%

North East Independent School District

 TX

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 65,186 48%

Northside Independent School District

 TX

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 106,501 49%

Oakland Unified School District

 CA

District acknowledges state law

  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 2004 (BP 4151); 2005 (BP 4112.2)

    Board Policy 4112.2: https://boepublic.ousd.org/Policies.aspx

    Board Policy 4151: https://boepublic.ousd.org/Policies.aspx
36,373 73%

Oklahoma City Public Schools

 OK

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 37,530 85%

Omaha Public Schools

 NE

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 53,194 72%

Orange County Public Schools

 FL

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 209,089 52%

Osceola County School District

 FL

Paid less than certified teachers

  • More information
    Teachers remain at the beginning BA step until certification is earned.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2024*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
    p. 63, 16.02.5.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
68,554 44%

Pasadena Independent School District

 TX

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 53,291 86%

Pasco County Schools

 FL

Paid the same as certified teachers

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025 (2023-2024 School Year)
    p. 36, Addendum A.1.h.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
75,048 54%

Pinellas County Schools

 FL

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 100,948 50%

Pittsburgh Public Schools

 PA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 22,567 96%

Plano Independent School District

 TX

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 53,057 32%

Polk County Public Schools

 FL

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • More information
    Teachers holding a non-renewable Temporary Certificate issued by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) will be placed on the Performance Salary Schedule if their targeted certification coverage is acceptable for their teaching assignment.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: February 28, 2023 - June 30, 2026*

    Contract
    February 28, 2023 - June 30, 2026 (amended October 2023)
    p. 26, Art. 13.3.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
105,648 52%

Portland Public Schools, ME

 ME

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 6,764 52%

Portland Public Schools, OR

 OR

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 46,924 36%

Prince George's County Public Schools

 MD

Paid less than certified teachers

  • More information
    A teacher holding a Conditional Certificate is paid on a Bachelor’s salary and is not eligible for a grade salary advancement through educational attainment until a professional certificate is obtained.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025
    p. 34, Art. 22.2.B.3.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • Past Policies

    Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

    Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

    Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

    Document in effect: July 01, 2013 - June 30, 2014
    Salary Schedule
    2013-2014

 132,657 66%

Prince William County Public Schools

 VA

Paid less than certified teachers
District acknowledges state law

  • More information
    Uncertified teachers will be paid as a substitute for up to 90 days.
  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 2020

    Board Policy 513: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/pwcs/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=A2X3H5668571
90,843 42%

Providence Public School District

 RI

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 23,699 85%

Red Clay Consolidated School District

 DE

Paid less than certified teachers

  • Citation
    Document in effect: September 01, 2023 - August 31, 2026*

    Contract
    September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2026
    p. 39, App. A.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
15,414 ND%

Richmond Public Schools

 VA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 24,763 88%

Rochester City School District

 NY

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 27,044 89%

Round Rock ISD

 TX

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 50,387 28%

Sacramento City Unified School District

 CA

Paid less than certified teachers

 42,196 71%

San Antonio Independent School District

 TX

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 48,745 90%

San Bernardino City Unified School District

 CA

Paid less than certified teachers

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2026*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026
    p. 120, App. A.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
48,769 89%

San Diego Unified School District

 CA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • More information
    Non-credentialed intern teachers in the Intern Teacher Program will be paid at the salary class 010-1 rate (BA lane, step 1)
    (p. 134, Salary Rules for App. A, 1.02).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
102,884 58%

San Francisco Unified School District

 CA

Paid less than certified teachers

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025
    p. 49, 11.7.7.1 & p. 155, App. B.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.

    Salary Schedule
    2023-2025
    pp. 5 & 6 (pdf).
52,417 53%

Santa Ana Unified School District

 CA

Paid less than certified teachers

  • More information
    Teachers who do not hold a full preliminary, clear or general credential are capped at Step 5, Class I of the salary schedule.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025
    p. 111, App. A.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
46,923 84%

School District of Lee County

 FL

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 94,410 49%

School District of Manatee County

 FL

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 49,301 52%

School District of Palm Beach County

 FL

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 194,172 59%

School District of Philadelphia

 PA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 128,647 100%

Seattle Public Schools

 WA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • More information
    While it's not specified, it's likely that uncertified teachers are paid less based on the fact that the salary schedule is labeled as being for "certificated" teachers.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: September 01, 2022 - August 31, 2025*

    Contract
    September 1, 2022 - August 31, 2025
    pp. 149 & 150, App. A.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
55,271 31%

Seminole County Public Schools

 FL

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 68,269 48%

Sioux Falls School District

 SD

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 24,968 44%

Springfield Public School District, MO

 MO

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 25,641 55%

St. Louis Public Schools

 MO

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 1998

    Board Regulation 4241: http://www.slps.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=6
21,814 99%

St. Paul Public Schools

 MN

Paid less than certified teachers

  • More information
    Uncertified teachers are placed on an unpaid leave of absence until they obtain a fully approved license.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025
    p. 21, Art. 9, Sec. 12, Subd. 1.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
36,888 66%

Stockton Unified School District

 CA

Paid less than certified teachers

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 02, 2022 - August 31, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - August 31, 2025
    p. 84, Art. 18.1.3 & p. 227 (pdf), App. G, Salary Schedule.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
37,502 74%

Toledo Public Schools

 OH

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 23,153 12%

Tulsa Public Schools

 OK

Paid less than certified teachers

  • More information
    In cases where a teacher candidate meets certification/licensing requirements but has not yet received a certificate/license, the district will allow, according to law, the candidate to work as an apprentice and be paid at the apprentice rate of pay. Upon certification, apprentice teachers and/or aspiring teachers will advance to the appropriate - and higher - step on the salary schedule.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2024 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
    p. 26, III(D).d.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
36,512 82%

Virginia Beach City Public Schools

 VA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 68,624 39%

Volusia County Schools

 FL

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 63,223 64%

Wake County School District

 NC

Paid less than certified teachers

  • More information
    Until a licensure application has been evaluated by the state, a teacher may be placed at the beginning of the teacher scale or may be paid at the substitute rate.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2024*

    Contract
    2023-2024 Employee Handbook
    p. 52.

    * District is operating under board policies (Updated in Database every three years).
161,784 33%

Washoe County Public Schools

 NV

Paid less than certified teachers

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025
    p. 23, Art. 24.2.1.1 & pp. 43 & 44 (pdf), App. A.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
67,113 46%

West Ada School District

 ID

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 40,205 22%

Wichita Public Schools

 KS

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 2020

    Board Policy 4015: https://tinyurl.com/jo6rhec
48,916 77%

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

 NC

Paid less than certified teachers

  • More information
    Teachers are paid at the appropriate substitute rate until a license has been obtained.
  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 2023

    Administrative Regulation 4140, II.A.3: http://bit.ly/1MFki8F
54,707 61%
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Additional compensation for prior work experience

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Albuquerque Public Schools

 NM

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
89,788 69%

Aldine Independent School District

 TX

CTE teachers receive up to two years of experience for prior industry related work.

  • More information
    In accordance with state law, experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rules (Board Policy DEA (legal): http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/583).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 8, Sec. 2.D.1.a.
  • State Law
    yes, for each year of work experience, the state allows teachers of certified career or technology education a salary step increase for work related experience; 2 years
66,854 87%

Alpine School District

 UT

If prior work experience is granted, it must be related to the individual's area of certification and credit may be given up to step 10 on the salary schedule.

  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 2023

    Board Policy 4035, p. 2, 1.1 & p. 5, 1.6: https://alpineschools.org/policy/
  • State Law
    no
81,715 16%

Anchorage School District

 AK

Vocational teachers are credited with up to three years of experience on the salary schedule for work directly related to their teaching assignment.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2024 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
    p. 10, 117.C.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    no
46,115 19%

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

 MD

Up to 15 years of credit is awarded as long as experience is in field of certification.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2024*

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2024
    p. 8, Art. 3.F.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
83,300 32%

Anoka-Hennepin School District

 MN

Vocational teachers can receive up to 13 years of credit.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025
    pp. 7 & 8, Art. VIII, Sec. 1, Subd. 1 & Sec. 2.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
38,802 32%

Arlington Independent School District

 TX

The starting salary is determined individually based on each person’s job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience (no maximum number of years credit is specified).

  • More information
    In accordance with state law, experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rules (Board Policy DEA (legal): http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/1098)
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 14 (pdf).
  • State Law
    yes, for each year of work experience, the state allows teachers of certified career or technology education a salary step increase for work related experience; 2 years
59,900 73%

Atlanta Public Schools

 GA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • State Law
    yes, local districts are encouraged to compensate teachers for certain types of related subject-area work experience; 3 years
52,377 75%

Aurora Public Schools

 CO

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • More information
    Teachers shall be given outside experience credit at the discretion of the District (p. 16, Art. 11.5); however, it's not clear if outside experience is prior teaching experience and/or prior non-teaching experience.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2024 - June 30, 2028*

    Contract
    July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2028

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    no
39,872 66%

Austin Independent School District

 TX

CTE teachers receive up to two years of experience for prior industry related work if work experience is required for certification, or, in the absence of a BA degree, eight years of specifically related work experience will be credited for compensation determination.

  • More information
    In accordance with state law, experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rules (Board Policy DEA (legal), p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/1146).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 7.
  • State Law
    yes, for each year of work experience, the state allows teachers of certified career or technology education a salary step increase for work related experience; 2 years
80,032 53%

Baltimore City Public School System

 MD

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
79,297 100%

Baltimore County Public Schools

 MD

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
113,814 50%

Billings Public Schools

 MT

Class IV Vocational Certified employees receive a maximum of 10 years' credit. Teachers moving from a regular academic to a vocational educational teaching assignment shall receive 1 year of experience credit for each 5 years of work experience. Lateral advancement on the salary schedule will be allowed for teachers of vocational courses at the high school career center (see "more information")

  • More information
    At the high school career center, work experience converts to credits in the following manner for lateral advancement on the salary schedule:
    Journeyman: 30 hours of work experience equates to one college credit, with a maximum of 30 credits allowed;
    Supervisor: 24 hours of work experience equates to one college credit, with a maximum of 30 credits allowed.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2024 - June 30, 2026*

    Contract
    July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2026
    p. 14, Art. VII, Sec. 2, Subd. 3.(d) & p. 16, Art. VII, Sec. 6 & 7.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
16,958 36%

Birmingham City Schools

 AL

When filling specified positions, experience in the private sector that requires specialized training or certification may be considered.

 23,041 83%

Bismarck Public Schools

 ND

Career and technical instructors can receive credit for up to 15 years of related career and technical experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025
    p. 9, Salary Schedule Advancement and Placement, VII.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • Past Policies

    Career and technical instructors can receive credit for up to 12 years of related career and technical experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023*
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    p. 8, Salary Schedule Advancement and Placement, VII.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Career and technical instructors can receive credit for up to 12 years of related career and technical experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021*
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    p. 8, Salary Schedule Advancement and Placement, VII.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Yes, career and technical instructors are allowed to bring up to 12 years of related career and technical experience.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2019*
    Contract
    2017-2019
    p. 9.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
13,197 23%

Boston Public Schools

 MA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
51,433 ND%

Brevard Public Schools

 FL

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
73,734 49%

Bridgeport Public Schools

 CT

For certification areas deemed as shortage areas, up to 7 years of work experience in related fields can be credited on the salary schedule, at the discretion of the Superintendent.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2024 - June 30, 2028*

    Contract
    July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2028
    p. 8, Art. 4.4.3.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
20,296 73%

Broward County Public Schools

 FL

Up to 20 years' credit for work experience directly related to the teacher's current teaching assignment.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: June 30, 2022 - June 29, 2025*

    Contract
    June 30, 2022 - June 29, 2025 (2023-2024 School Year)
    pp. 19-1 & 19-2, Art. 19.E & p. 19-4, Art. 19.H.1.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
270,978 60%

Buffalo School District

 NY

Vocational teachers receive a maximum of 5 years' credit for prior work experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2026*

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2026
    pp. 50 & 51, Art. XXV.E.(3).

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
32,891 73%

Burlington School District

 VT

Number of years not specified; the Superintendent may give credit for subject-related work experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: September 01, 2022 - August 31, 2025*

    Contract
    September 1, 2022 - August 31, 2025
    pp. 36 & 37, Sec. III, Art. 18.3.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
3,834 46%

Capistrano Unified School District

 CA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • More information
    Career Technical Teachers can receive up to ten years of comparable experience to a maximum starting salary of Step 11 (p. 103, App. F). It's not clear in the materials to which NCTQ has access if "comparable experience" includes prior work experience.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2026*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    yes, local districts are encouraged to recognize relevant professional experience on the salary schedule in lieu of units and degrees or reaching experience; no maximum
47,135 25%

Champlain Valley School District

 VT

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
4,244 11%

Charleston County School District

 SC

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 49,769 57%

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

 NC

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • State Law
    yes, teachers are awarded one year of credit for every two years of relevant work experience prior to earning a bachelor's degree and one year of credit for every year of relevant work experience after earning a degree; no maximum
147,638 58%

Cherry Creek School District

 CO

Career and Technical Education teachers will receive up to 5 years of credit for work experience.

  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 2024
    Document in effect: July 01, 2024 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
    pp. 82 & 83, Negotiated Board Policy 4141.4.2.A.3 & B.1.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    no
55,839 29%

Chesterfield County Public Schools

 VA

Vocational education teachers, where the requirement calls for occupational work experience beyond the apprentice level, will be given credit for one year of teaching experience for each two years of work experience

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Compensation Pay Plan
    2022-2023
    p. 6.

    Board Policy, App. A, Sec. 8, p. 4, G.2.: http://www.boarddocs.com/vsba/chesterfield/Board.nsf/Public
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
61,552 36%

Chicago Public Schools

 IL

Credit (maximum amount not specified) is awarded for subject-related professional experience for shop, industrial arts, or drafting teachers or for Career and Technical Education teachers.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2024*

    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2024
    p. 86, Art. 18-2.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • State Law
    no
358,453 78%

Cincinnati Public Schools

 OH

Trade and industrial career technical program teachers receive credit for related work experience; maximum number of years not specified.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2024*

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 73, Sec. 700.2.a.(6).

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • State Law
    no
34,802 7%

Clark County School District

 NV

Not specified; the Superintendent may, after consultation and agreement with the Association, recognize additional service credit for licensed occupational teachers with an endorsement in business and industry assigned to teach a vocational subject.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025
    p. 38, Art. 26-16 & 26-17.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    no
330,225 69%

Clayton County Public Schools

 GA

Vocational teachers can receive up to three years of work-experience credit (teachers must have worked an additional three years beyond the two years required for certification to get the maximum credit of three years), in accordance with state law.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Compensation Handbook
    2022-2023
    p. 9.
  • State Law
    yes, local districts are encouraged to compensate teachers for certain types of related subject-area work experience; 3 years
54,840 93%

Cleveland Metropolitan School District

 OH

Teachers with relevant and/or specialized experience for a specific teaching position will receive 1 level of credit on the salary schedule for every 3 years of experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2024*

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 154, App. A.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • State Law
    no
37,617 ND%

Cobb County School District

 GA

Vocational teachers are granted a maximum of 3 years of experience beyond the requirement for obtaining certification

 111,854 41%

Columbus City Schools

 OH

Only vocational teachers can receive credit for work-related experience; 10 years

  • Citation
    Document in effect: August 22, 2022 - August 21, 2025*

    Contract
    August 22, 2022 - August 21, 2025
    p. 89, Part I, Chapter 900, Art. 901.04.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    no
48,925 ND%

Conroe Independent School District

 TX

Experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rules, in accordance with state law.

  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 2021

    Board Policy DEA (legal), p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/909
  • State Law
    yes, for each year of work experience, the state allows teachers of certified career or technology education a salary step increase for work related experience; 2 years
62,837 40%

Corona-Norco Unified School District

 CA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • State Law
    yes, local districts are encouraged to recognize relevant professional experience on the salary schedule in lieu of units and degrees or reaching experience; no maximum
52,877 45%

Cumberland County Schools

 NC

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • State Law
    yes, teachers are awarded one year of credit for every two years of relevant work experience prior to earning a bachelor's degree and one year of credit for every year of relevant work experience after earning a degree; no maximum
50,879 76%

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District

 TX

Experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rules, in accordance with state law

  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 2021

    Board Policy DEA (legal) p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/587/
  • State Law
    yes, for each year of work experience, the state allows teachers of certified career or technology education a salary step increase for work related experience; 2 years
116,512 54%

Dallas Independent School District

 TX

Career and Technology Education teachers receive up to two years of credit when work experience is required for certification or 8 years of specifically related work experience when a teacher does not hold a bachelor's degree.

  • More information
    In accordance with state law, experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rules (Board Policy DEA (legal): https://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/361).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 5.
  • State Law
    yes, for each year of work experience, the state allows teachers of certified career or technology education a salary step increase for work related experience; 2 years
155,119 86%

Davis School District

 UT

Up to 10 years of credit for professional employment may be given if approved by the Superintendent.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2024 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
    p. 6, Art. 3.2.3 & 3.2.3.[d] & [f].

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    no
74,289 19%

Dayton Public Schools

 OH

Not more than 10 years of trade or business experience shall be counted as equivalent to college credit for vocational shop teachers or teachers of related subjects in trades or industries. Each year beyond 10 years shall be considered equivalent to 1 year of successful teaching service for placement on the salary schedule (see "more information").

  • More information
    A vocational shop teacher having 10 years of approved trade experience, 4 years of apprenticeship experience, and 3 years of journeyman experience shall be placed on the Bachelor’s degree salary level and may advance to the maximum salary for that level
    without further training except that required for continuous certification as a vocational teacher.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025
    p. 100, Art. 50.03.2, 3 & 7.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    no
12,537 ND%

DeKalb County School District

 GA

The district will evaluate experience to assess the similarities of job responsibilities from verified previous experience. If the work experience is determined to be related, the Compensation Unit will consider the length of previous employment and the days and hours worked to determine the amount of experience towards salary placement.

  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 2023

    District website (FAQs): https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/hr/compensation/
  • State Law
    yes, local districts are encouraged to compensate teachers for certain types of related subject-area work experience; 3 years
99,166 73%

Denver Public Schools

 CO

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 92,039 65%

Des Moines Public Schools

 IA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • Past Policies

    Teachers may be placed up to step 14 for job-related experience and 2 years for business or industrial education teachers.

    Document in effect: August 01, 2019 - July 31, 2024*
    Contract
    August 1, 2019 - July 31, 2024
    p. 18, Art. XII.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.
    Board Procedure 430.a.3: https://www.dmschools.org/departments/administration/policies-and-procedures/

    14 years for job-related experience and 2 years for business or industrial education teachers.

    Document in effect: February 16, 2017 - July 31, 2019*
    Contract
    February 16, 2017- July 31, 2019
    p. 21, Art. XVI.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.
    Board Procedure 430, a.3: https://www.dmschools.org/departments/administration/policies-and-procedures/

  • State Law
    local districts have authority; state mandates minimum salary
33,167 78%

DeSoto County School District

 MS

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 34,392 52%

Detroit Public Schools Community District

 MI

Career Technical Education (CTE) teachers will be placed on step 7 of the salary schedule for industry experience, step 11 for an earned eductional degree (BA or above) and/or for attainment of Michigan Vocational/Occupational and/or a Michigan Secondary Teacher Certification to advance up to step 15 (see "more information").

  • More information
    Note that while CTE teachers receive credit for industry experience, they are placed lower on the salary schedule (step 7) than other new teachers, who begin on step 11 [p. 78 (pdf), 2023-2024 Amendments, 3].
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2024*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
    p. 87 (pdf), 2021-2023 Amendments, 17.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
49,534 86%

District of Columbia Public Schools

 DC

9 years for each year of work in another field deemed applicable to education.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: October 01, 2023 - September 30, 2028*

    Contract
    October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2028
    p. 94, Art. 36.7.1 & 36.7.1.2.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
48,568 ND%

Douglas County School District

 CO

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 67,591 12%

Duval County Public Schools

 FL

Vocational teachers can receive up to 10 years of credit for related experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2024*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
    p. 64, Art. XII.A.3.d.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
130,229 51%

El Paso Independent School District

 TX

Trade and industry teachers are allowed up to 10 years for related, approved industrial work experience (2 years of credit by the state and 8 years by the district). Career and Technical Education teachers are allowed up to 5 years. For all other positions, experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rules, in accordance with state law.

  • More information
    In accordance with state law, experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rules (Board Policy DEA (legal): http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/437
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022

    Stipend Pay
    2021-2022
    p. 10 (pdf).
  • State Law
    yes, for each year of work experience, the state allows teachers of certified career or technology education a salary step increase for work related experience; 2 years
57,315 75%

Elk Grove Unified School District

 CA

Teachers with vocational experience may be placed as high as step 16.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2024*

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2024
    p. 75, Art. 19.802.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    Teachers with vocational experience may be placed as high as step 16.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2024*
    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2024 Tentative Agreement
    * District is operating under an expired contract.
    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2022
    p. 74, Art. 19.802.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Teachers with vocational experience may be placed as high as step 16.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2022*
    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2022
    p. 74, Art. 19.802
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Teachers with vocational experience may be placed as high as step 16.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2019*
    Contract
    July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2019
    p. 71, Art. 19.802
    * District is operating under an expired contract.
    Contract
    July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017 (Tentative Agreement)
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    yes, local districts are encouraged to recognize relevant professional experience on the salary schedule in lieu of units and degrees or reaching experience; no maximum
62,865 54%

Fairfax County Public Schools

 VA

Career and technical teachers receive one year of credit per two years of occupational experience up to 15 years.

  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 2020

    Board Regulation 4625.15, pp. 2 & 3, III.D.1 & IV.A: http://www.boarddocs.com/vsba/fairfax/Board.nsf/Public
  • Past Policies

    Career and technical teachers receive one year of credit per three years of occupational experience up to 15 years.

    Last approved/revised: 2017
    Board Regulation 4625.14, p. 3, III.D.1 & IV.A: http://www.boarddocs.com/vsba/fairfax/Board.nsf/Public

    Yes, career and technical teachers receive one year of credit per three years of occupational experience up to 15 years.

    Last approved/revised: 2012
    Board Regulation 4625.13, pp. 2 & 3, III.D.1 & IV.A: http://www.boarddocs.com/vsba/fairfax/Board.nsf/Public

    yes, career and technical teachers receive one year of credit per three years of occupational experience up 15 years; the assistant superintendent may also deem other work experience as relevant and award up to 15 years of credit is awarded only if experience relates directly to the subject normally taught in Fairfax County schools; 15 years

    Board Regulation 4625.13: http://www.boarddocs.com/vsba/fairfax/Board.nsf/Public

  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
187,797 29%

Forsyth County Schools

 GA

District acknowledges state law

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2024

    Salary Schedule
    2023-2024
  • State Law
    yes, local districts are encouraged to compensate teachers for certain types of related subject-area work experience; 3 years
49,346 15%

Fort Bend Independent School District

 TX

Experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rules, in accordance with state law.

  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 2021

    Board Policy DEA (legal), p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/483
  • State Law
    yes, for each year of work experience, the state allows teachers of certified career or technology education a salary step increase for work related experience; 2 years
76,122 43%

Fort Wayne Community Schools

 IN

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 29,404 61%

Fort Worth Independent School District

 TX

Career and technology teachers may count up to 2 years of work experience if it was required for certification. For all other positions, experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rules, in accordance with state law.

  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 2021
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 14.

    Board Policy DEA (legal), p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/1101
  • State Law
    yes, for each year of work experience, the state allows teachers of certified career or technology education a salary step increase for work related experience; 2 years
84,510 86%

Fresno Unified School District

 CA

Credit is awarded for work experience directly related to the teaching assignment; amount of credit not specified.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2026*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026 Tentative Agreement

    * District has ratified a new contract but it has not yet been posted.

    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2022
    p. 73, Art. 50.4.1.3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • State Law
    yes, local districts are encouraged to recognize relevant professional experience on the salary schedule in lieu of units and degrees or reaching experience; no maximum
71,126 87%

Frisco Independent School District

 TX

Experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rule, in accordance with state law.

  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 2021

    Board Policy DEA (legal), p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/309
  • State Law
    yes, for each year of work experience, the state allows teachers of certified career or technology education a salary step increase for work related experience; 2 years
60,182 13%

Fulton County Schools

 GA

Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) teachers receive up to 3 years of credit for verifiable industry experience directly related to the field in which the employee is teaching, in accordance with Georgia Code GBA(5) 160-5-2-.05

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2024

    Salary Placement Guidelines
    2023-2024
    p. 2, III.
  • State Law
    yes, local districts are encouraged to compensate teachers for certain types of related subject-area work experience; 3 years
94,491 44%

Garland Independent School District

 TX

Experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rules, in accordance with state law.

  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 2021

    Board Policy DEA (legal), p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/364
  • State Law
    yes, for each year of work experience, the state allows teachers of certified career or technology education a salary step increase for work related experience; 2 years
55,987 65%

Granite School District

 UT

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2026*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    no
66,767 55%

Greenville County Schools

 SC

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 76,158 48%

Guilford County Schools

 NC

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • Past Policies

    Teachers are eligible to receive credit but number of years are not specified

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Compensation Summary
    2020-2021
    p. 1 (pdf).

    Teachers are eligible to receive credit but number of years are not specified

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Compensation Summary
    2018-2019
    p. 1 (pdf).

    issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • State Law
    yes, teachers are awarded one year of credit for every two years of relevant work experience prior to earning a bachelor's degree and one year of credit for every year of relevant work experience after earning a degree; no maximum
72,950 65%

Gwinnett County Public Schools

 GA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 2023

    District website: https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/33728
  • State Law
    yes, local districts are encouraged to compensate teachers for certain types of related subject-area work experience; 3 years
179,758 53%

Hawaii Department of Education

 HI

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • State Law
    Teachers are allowed up to four years of salary credit for prior military experience.
181,278 46%

Henrico County Public Schools

 VA

Credit may be given for experience deemed relevant by the director of Human Resources

  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 2000

    Board Regulation P4-09-001-R: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/henrico/Board.nsf/Public
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
51,523 46%

Hillsborough County Public Schools

 FL

Up to 7 years of experience credit may be granted

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2026*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026
    p. 58, Sec. 17.4.1 & 2.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
220,252 59%

Houston Independent School District

 TX

Career and technical teachers are awarded one year of experience for two years of related work experience, not to exceed four additional teaching year and career and technical teachers in high market demand positions are awarded one year of experience for each year of related work experience, not to exceed ten years.

  • More information
    In accordance with state law, experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rules (Board Policy DEA (legal)).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 74 & 75.

    Board Policy DEA (legal): http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/592
  • State Law
    yes, for each year of work experience, the state allows teachers of certified career or technology education a salary step increase for work related experience; 2 years
209,772 80%

Howard County Public School System

 MD

In subject areas designated by the Superintendent, a teacher may receive credit for up to 10 years of professional work experience if it took place while they were eligible for a Maryland teaching certificate.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2024*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
    p. 13, Art. 12.A.4.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
57,907 19%

Indianapolis Public Schools

 IN

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 26,410 65%

Jackson Public Schools

 MS

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 23,935 100%

Jeffco Public Schools

 CO

Vocational teachers receive credit for industry experience; the maximum credit is 8 years.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: August 01, 2024 - July 31, 2028*

    Contract
    August 1, 2024 - July 31, 2028
    p. 62, Art. 17-4.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    no
84,631 31%

Jefferson County Public Schools

 KY

All teachers may receive a maximum of 15 years' credit; this includes prior career technical/vocational experience for CTE teachers.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2024

    Salary Placement & Procedures
    2023-2024
    p. 2, I.2.
  • Past Policies

    4 years

    Last approved/revised: 2018
    Board Policy 03.121, p. 1: http://policy.ksba.org/Chapter.aspx?distid=56

    yes; 4 years

    Board Policy GCBAB: http://www.jefferson.k12.ky.us/Board/Index.html

    yes; 4 years

    Board Policy GCBAB: http://www.jefferson.k12.ky.us/Departments/GeneralCounsel/boardpolicy0702.pdf

  • State Law
    no
97,936 56%

Jefferson Parish Public School System

 LA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • State Law
    Districts are required to develop local compensation plans based on effectiveness, experience and demand with no one factor accounting for more than 50 percent. Experience may include relevant previous work.
48,254 61%

Jordan School District

 UT

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 56,176 21%

Kanawha County Schools

 WV

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 25,764 51%

Kansas City Public Schools, MO

 MO

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
14,978 99%

Katy Independent School District

 TX

Experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rules, in accordance with state law.

  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 2021

    Board Policy DEA (legal), p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/594
  • State Law
    yes, for each year of work experience, the state allows teachers of certified career or technology education a salary step increase for work related experience; 2 years
79,913 31%

Klein Independent School District

 TX

Experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rules, in accordance with state law.

  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 2021

    Board Policy DEA (legal), p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/595
  • Past Policies

    CTE Health Science Technology and CTE Technology Education teachers receive up to 10 years of credit for work experience in a related field. For all other positions, experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rules, in accordance with state law.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 60 (pdf).
    Board Policy DEA (legal), p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/595

    Not specified; experience will be credited according to the commissioner’s rules on creditable service, in accordance with state law (19 TAC 153.1021).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2018
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2018
    p. 68 (pdf).

    issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • State Law
    yes, for each year of work experience, the state allows teachers of certified career or technology education a salary step increase for work related experience; 2 years
53,328 45%

Knox County Schools

 TN

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • State Law
    no, the state explicit delineates the kinds of experiences recognized for salary purposes and subject-are work is not on this list
60,854 ND%

Laramie County School District 1

 WY

Vocational teachers may receive one year of experience credit on the salary schedule

  • More information
    Teachers must have 2,000 hours verified for vocational education certification and the teaching assignment must be in an approved vocational education position that requires the 2,000 hours endorsement.
  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 2021

    Administrative Regulation, Ch. 6, Sec. 14: http://bit.ly/2l8vc3y
  • State Law
    no
1,051 37%

Lewisville Independent School District

 TX

Experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rules, in accordance with state law.

  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 2021

    Board Policy DEA (legal). p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/384
  • State Law
    yes, for each year of work experience, the state allows teachers of certified career or technology education a salary step increase for work related experience; 2 years
52,218 35%

Little Rock School District

 AR

Career Technical certified employees and non-traditional certified employees who have a bachelor’s or master’s degree are placed on the same salary schedule as certified teachers, and work experience will replace teaching experience. Non-degree Career Technical certified employees with a high school education and six years’ work experience will be placed at the beginning certified employees’ classification on the regular bachelor’s degree salary schedule. Credit will be given for work experience in excess of the minimum of six years up to a maximum placement at step ten on the regular bachelor’s degree.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 22, 2021 - June 30, 2023*

    Contract
    Personnel Policy Manual
    pp. 5 & 6, Sec. 1.D.

    * District is operating under board policies (Updated in Database every three years).
  • State Law
    no
23,368 72%

Long Beach Unified School District

 CA

Credit of up to 4 steps on the salary schedule is awarded when the experience will contribute directly to the effectiveness of the major assignment for which the applicant is being considered.

  • More information
    Two years of experience under this provision are evaluated as equal to one step on the salary schedule.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025
    p. B-2, App. B.A.2.a.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 24.
  • State Law
    yes, local districts are encouraged to recognize relevant professional experience on the salary schedule in lieu of units and degrees or reaching experience; no maximum
72,661 68%

Los Angeles Unified School District

 CA

Credit is awarded only for those teaching in shortage fields and for teachers with a teaching credential that has as a requirement the completion of trade experience consonant with the subject named on the credential; amount of credit is not specified in either case.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025
    p. 160 , Art. XIV.14.d & e.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    yes, local districts are encouraged to recognize relevant professional experience on the salary schedule in lieu of units and degrees or reaching experience; no maximum
492,842 79%

Loudoun County Public Schools

 VA

Vocational teachers, where occupational work experience beyond the apprenticeship level is required, may be allowed credit for one year of teaching experience for each year of relevant work experience, up to 15 years.

  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 2022

    Board Policy 7612, A.6: http://www.loudoun.k12.va.us/page/70

    Contract
    2022-2023 Employee Handbook
    p. 25.

    * District is operating under board policies (Updated in Database every three years).
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
81,906 18%

Manchester School District

 NH

Full credit will be given for previous relevant outside work experience

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2024 - June 30, 2027*

    Contract
    July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027
    p. 22, Art. 11.A.2.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
13,452 58%

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

 TN

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • State Law
    no, the state explicit delineates the kinds of experiences recognized for salary purposes and subject-are work is not on this list
112,125 ND%

Mesa Public Schools

 AZ

Not specified; additional compensation may be given for unique skills or experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2024 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
    p. 13, Art. 7(b).Additional Compensation.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
62,981 55%

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools

 TN

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • State Law
    no, the state explicit delineates the kinds of experiences recognized for salary purposes and subject-are work is not on this list
84,667 ND%

Miami-Dade County Public Schools

 FL

Not specified; one year of experience credit for every 12 months of full-time work experience in a trade or business which contributes directly to the effectiveness of one's teaching, if employed as a vocational teacher; and one year of experience credit for every 24 months of directly related professional full-time work experience if employed as a full-time, non-vocational teacher.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2026*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026
    p. 230, App. E, Sec. 2.C.3.e & f.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • Past Policies

    1.0% above the starting teacher salary for each two years of full ­time, industry-aligned work experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023*
    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023; 2022-2023 Reopener
    p. 225, App. E, Sec. 2.C.2 & p. 226, App. E, Sec. 2.C.5.e & f.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    1.0% above the starting teacher salary for each two years of full ­time industry aligned work experience

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2023*
    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023
    p. 221, App. E, Sec. 2.C.2 & p. 222, App. E, Sec. 2.C.5.e & f.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    1.0% above the starting teacher salary for each two years of full ­time industry aligned work experience for a maximum of 10%.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2023*
    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023 Tentative Agreement
    * District is operating under an expired contract.
    Contract
    July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020 (2018-2019 Addendum)
    p. 216, App. E, Sec. 2.C.2 & p. 217, App. E, Sec. 2.C.5.e & f.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
350,434 69%

Milwaukee Public Schools

 WI

Approved work experience may be recognized for equivalent credit when no financial remuneration is involved.

  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 2014

    Administrative Procedure 6.21.(5).(h).: http://mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/en/District/About-MPS/School-Board/Policies--Procedures.htm
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
75,431 77%

Minneapolis Public Schools

 MN

By mutual agreement between the teacher and HR, one year of experience for every two years of related experience, not to exceed 10 years of credit, may be given for prior work experience. Vocational teachers receive credit for trade experience: one year for each year as a foreman or lead man and one year of credit for two years in all other trade experience.

  • More information
    Prior trade experience for vocational teachers not used to meet the minimum qualifications may be used as "prior work experience" credit.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025
    p. 139, Sec. 1, Art. 7.4.2.d & p. 140, Sec. 1, Art. 7.4.5.b.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
35,580 57%

Mobile County Public Schools

 AL

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 53,967 70%

Montgomery County Public Schools

 MD

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
162,680 33%

New Haven Public Schools

 CT

New teachers who participate in a state-approved, alternative certification program may receive up to 5 years on the salary scale for years of service in their prior professions.

  • More information
    The Board shall determine what credit, if any, should be given and may determine what requirements will be considered.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2026*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026
    p. 25, Art. XII, Sec. 5.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
20,180 71%

New York City Department of Education

 NY

Teachers in designated license areas may receive salary step credit for related non-teaching experience (see "more information"). Credit of up to 10 years is also awarded for appropriate industrial experience and nursing experience and certain trade experience.

  • More information
    See also TCD Contract - November 1, 2009 - November 30, 2018, final contract: p. 5, Art. 3.C.3 & 4.

    Teachers of accounting and business practices, biology, chemistry, distributive education, earth science, home economics, industrial arts, mathematics, physics, science, special education, stenography/typewriting, technical subjects and shop subjects/trades are eligible for salary step credit if the non-teaching experience was paid, full-time and related to the teacher's license area and if the teacher worked in the role for at least one full calendar year and completed the role prior to assignment with the district.
  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 2023

    District website (Salary Credit for Prior Related Non-Teaching Experience): https://www.schools.nyc.gov/careers/working-at-the-doe/benefits-and-pay

    Contract
    September 14, 2022 - November 28, 2027 MOA
    TCD Contract - February 14, 2019 - September 13, 2022 MOA

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
922,935 72%

Newark Public Schools

 NJ

Work experience is credited for teachers of special or critical need areas; year-for-year up to the maximum step.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2024 - June 30, 2029*

    Contract
    July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2029
    pp. 50 & 51, Art. XIV, Sec. 1.H.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
35,665 74%

NOLA Public Schools

 LA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • State Law
    Districts are required to develop local compensation plans based on effectiveness, experience and demand with no one factor accounting for more than 50 percent. Experience may include relevant previous work.
4,642 54%

Norfolk Public Schools

 VA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
30,087 72%

North East Independent School District

 TX

Experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rules, in accordance with state law.

  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 2021

    Board Policy DEA (legal), p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/179
  • State Law
    yes, for each year of work experience, the state allows teachers of certified career or technology education a salary step increase for work related experience; 2 years
65,186 48%

Northside Independent School District

 TX

Experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rules, in accordance with state law.

  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 2021

    Board Policy DEA (legal), p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/184
  • State Law
    yes, for each year of work experience, the state allows teachers of certified career or technology education a salary step increase for work related experience; 2 years
106,501 49%

Oakland Unified School District

 CA

Credit is awarded on a case-by-case basis at a rate of one step for every two years of experience to a maximum of 5 steps for experience in a shortage field which was directly related to the certificated assignment.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: November 01, 2022 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    November 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025
    p. 145, Art. 24.2.5.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    yes, local districts are encouraged to recognize relevant professional experience on the salary schedule in lieu of units and degrees or reaching experience; no maximum
36,373 73%

Oklahoma City Public Schools

 OK

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 37,530 85%

Omaha Public Schools

 NE

The Superintendent may award new hires with "unique outside experience" with up to 20 years credit on the salary schedule (see "more information")

  • More information
    New hires on or after August 1, 2023, with prior "outside work experience" receive up to 20 years of credit for initial placement; those hired on or after August 1, 2021 received up to 15 years of credit; and those hired between August 1, 2019 and July 21, 2021 received 12 years of credit. It's not clear in the materials if "outside work experience" is considered non-teaching work experience or not.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2026*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026
    p. 8, Art. III.A.2.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
53,194 72%

Orange County Public Schools

 FL

Maximum years of credit not specified; credit is given for positions requiring work experience for certification or for teachers of math, science and special education (see "more information").

  • More information
    When work experience is required for certification, teachers only receive credit for work experience that is above and beyond the years required for certification.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2024*

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024 (2023-2024 edition)
    pp. 77 & 78, Art. XVI.H.2.a & f.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
209,089 52%

Osceola County School District

 FL

Up to 10 years of work experience, excluding those years required for certification, will be recognized for teachers in positions requiring work experience for certification, and up to 10 years work experience for vocational teachers, excluding years for which one is receiving retirement benefits, will be recognized for vocational teachers.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2024*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
    p. 62, 16.02.3.a. & p. 64, 16.04.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
68,554 44%

Pasadena Independent School District

 TX

Experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rules, in accordance with state law.

  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 2021

    Board Policy DEA (legal), p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/597
  • State Law
    yes, for each year of work experience, the state allows teachers of certified career or technology education a salary step increase for work related experience; 2 years
53,291 86%

Pasco County Schools

 FL

Maximum amount not specified; year-for-year experience for each year of full-time experience where such licensure was required and work related to their district position was performed

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025 (2023-2024 School Year)
    p. 36, Addendum A.3.b.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
75,048 54%

Pinellas County Schools

 FL

Vocational and/or technical shop and technical laboratory instructors can receive up to 6 years of credit. The district may grant additional years of experience for related work experience when agreed to by the parties and when that work experience meets specified criteria.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: April 12, 2022 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    April 12, 2022 - June 30, 2025
    pp. 53 & 54, Art. 45.D, G & H.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
100,948 50%

Pittsburgh Public Schools

 PA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
22,567 96%

Plano Independent School District

 TX

Experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rules, in accordance with state law.

  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 2021

    Board Policy DEA (legal), p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/312
  • State Law
    yes, for each year of work experience, the state allows teachers of certified career or technology education a salary step increase for work related experience; 2 years
53,057 32%

Polk County Public Schools

 FL

Teachers who were previously employed as full-time Polk County School Board non-union professional/technical personnel will be awarded one year of experience credit on the teacher salary schedule for every one year of related service.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: February 28, 2023 - June 30, 2026*

    Contract
    February 28, 2023 - June 30, 2026 (amended October 2023)
    p. 66, Art. 22.2-5.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
105,648 52%

Portland Public Schools, ME

 ME

The Superintendent may approve subject-related experience if it can contribute to career knowledge for students and is directly and substantially related to the teacher's initial assignment; amount of credit not specified

  • Citation
    Document in effect: August 26, 2022 - August 31, 2025*

    Contract
    August 26, 2022 - August 31, 2025
    pp. 21 & 22, Art. 12.F.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
6,764 52%

Portland Public Schools, OR

 OR

Non-degreed teachers in vocational teaching position are placed on the BA lane of the schedule and receive up to 10 years of work experience credit. Degreed teachers in vocational positions receive credit for each year of work experience (maximum years not specified).

  • More information
    Non-degreed applicants shall be eligible for placement on the BA column of the salary schedule provided they have four years of verifiable work experience in an occupational field related to the teaching assignment.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2026*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026
    p. 48, Art. 12.2.2.9.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
46,924 36%

Prince George's County Public Schools

 MD

Trades and industry teachers may receive credit for work experience, but it must be approved by the Chief Executive Officer.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025
    p. 34, Art. 22.2.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • Past Policies

    Trades and industry teachers may receive credit for work experience, but it must be approved by the Superintendent.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2022*
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2022
    p. 30, Art. 22.2.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Trades and industry teachers can receive credit for work experience, but it must be approved by the Superintendent.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2019*
    Contract
    July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2019
    p. 32, Art. 22.2.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    yes, experience in employment of trades and industry teachers can receive credit but it must be approved by the superintendent

    Document in effect: July 01, 2012 - June 30, 2015*
    Contract
    July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2015
    pp. 35 & 36, Art. 7.02.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
132,657 66%

Prince William County Public Schools

 VA

The Human Resources Supervisor may make exceptions for good cause (e.g., teachers in a critical shortage area who have related work experience) and award credit for work experience.

  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 2021

    Board Regulation 524-2, IV.B.8: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/pwcs/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=A2X3H5668571
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
90,843 42%

Providence Public School District

 RI

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
23,699 85%

Red Clay Consolidated School District

 DE

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • State Law
    yes, but the state only awards credit for subject-related professional experience to teachers of trade and industry on a year-to-year basis; no maximum
15,414 ND%

Richmond Public Schools

 VA

Credit is awarded on a basis of one year of credit for every two years of full-time experience in selected highly technical areas outside the public teaching environment.

  • More information
    As of July 2023, the district's Administrative Procedures are under review.
  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 1997

    Administrative Procedure 7.1, B.2: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/richmond/Board.nsf/Public?open&id=policies
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
24,763 88%

Rochester City School District

 NY

Up to 10 years of credit may be awarded upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools with the approval of the Board of Education for related vocational experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025
    p. 81, Sec. 46.2.a.(3).

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
27,044 89%

Round Rock ISD

 TX

Experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rules, in accordance with state law.

  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 2021

    Board Policy DEA (legal), p. 1: https://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/1245
  • State Law
    yes, for each year of work experience, the state allows teachers of certified career or technology education a salary step increase for work related experience; 2 years
50,387 28%

Sacramento City Unified School District

 CA

Credit is awarded for comparable experience in an "exceptional professional assignment."

  • More information
    See also: TCD Contract - July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2014 Tentative Agreement; and the TCD Contract - July 1, 2004 - June 30, 2011 (p. 58, Art. 12.3.2).

    Comparable experience includes previous teaching experience, Peace Corps service, VISTA service, preschool experience, or other exceptional professional assignments.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025 Tentative Agreement (August 29, 2023)
    TCD Contract - July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023 Tentative Agreement

    * A tentative agreement has been reached between the district and the union.

    Contract
    July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2019 Tentative Agreement
    TCD Contract - July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2016 Tentative Agreement

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • State Law
    yes, local districts are encouraged to recognize relevant professional experience on the salary schedule in lieu of units and degrees or reaching experience; no maximum
42,196 71%

San Antonio Independent School District

 TX

Career and technology education teachers receive up to two years of industry work experience for salary increment purposes.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021

    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 4.

    Board Policy DEA (legal), p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/176
  • State Law
    yes, for each year of work experience, the state allows teachers of certified career or technology education a salary step increase for work related experience; 2 years
48,745 90%

San Bernardino City Unified School District

 CA

Vocational teachers receive 1 year of credit for every 2 years of work-related experience, up to 10 years.

  • More information
    The work-related experience must have been attained within the past ten years.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2026*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026
    p. 123, App. B, Sec. 1.F.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    yes, local districts are encouraged to recognize relevant professional experience on the salary schedule in lieu of units and degrees or reaching experience; no maximum
48,769 89%

San Diego Unified School District

 CA

3 years

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025
    p. 141, Salary Rules for App. A. 4.041.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    yes, local districts are encouraged to recognize relevant professional experience on the salary schedule in lieu of units and degrees or reaching experience; no maximum
102,884 58%

San Francisco Unified School District

 CA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents; however, occupational experience may be recognized for teacher interns for advanced placement on the salary schedule

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025
    p. 132, 36.2.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    yes, local districts are encouraged to recognize relevant professional experience on the salary schedule in lieu of units and degrees or reaching experience; no maximum
52,417 53%

Santa Ana Unified School District

 CA

The Board may approve and award credit for experience when the duties performed were similar to those expected in the position being filled or were of a highly specialized and/or technical nature having an immediate or direct relationship to those expected in the position being filled, and the experience was full time and successful; one year of credit will be given for three years of experience (maximum amount of credit not specified).

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025
    pp. 134 & 135, IN.2.4.1 & 2.4.2.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.

    Administrative Regulation 4151: http://www.sausd.us/Page/31
  • State Law
    yes, local districts are encouraged to recognize relevant professional experience on the salary schedule in lieu of units and degrees or reaching experience; no maximum
46,923 84%

School District of Lee County

 FL

Experience credit shall be granted for each year of related work experience in public or private agencies servicing children and families (amount of credit not specified)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2026*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026
    p. 50, Art. 10.01.(3).

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
94,410 49%

School District of Manatee County

 FL

Vocational teachers will receive full credit for all related work experience (no maximum credit specified).

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2026*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026
    p. 71, App. A.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
49,301 52%

School District of Palm Beach County

 FL

Vocational and co-operative instructors will receive up to 10 years' credit for full-time work experience as approved by the Superintendent.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025 (2023 Modifications)
    p. 108, Art. VIII, Sec. B.2.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
194,172 59%

School District of Philadelphia

 PA

Teachers of trade subjects who do not hold a BA may receive credit for trade experience up to step 10 on the salary schedule and those who hold a BA may receive credit for all years - minus 1 - of trade experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: September 01, 2024 - August 31, 2025*

    Contract
    2021-2024 Contact Extension to August 31, 2025

    * District is operating under a current agreement.

    Contract
    September 1, 2021 - August 31, 2024
    p. 117, App. F.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
128,647 100%

Seattle Public Schools

 WA

Up to 6 years of credit is awarded for state-accepted occupational experience acquired after the instructor meets the minimum vocational certification requirements.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: September 01, 2022 - August 31, 2025*

    Contract
    September 1, 2022 - August 31, 2025
    p. 46, Art. IV, Sec. H.3.b.8).

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    yes, for career and technical education business and industry route teachers, the state recognizes industry work and experience in determining the school district salary allocation; 6 years
55,271 31%

Seminole County Public Schools

 FL

Vocational teachers can receive credit for up to 28 years of work-related experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2024*

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2024, amended September 19, 2023
    p. 12, Art. VII.H.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
68,269 48%

Sioux Falls School District

 SD

Trade experience may be credited at a rate of 1 year for every 2 years of experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2028*

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2028
    p. 15, Art. IV, Sec. C.2.B.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
24,968 44%

Springfield Public School District, MO

 MO

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
25,641 55%

St. Louis Public Schools

 MO

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • Citation
    Last approved/revised: 1998

    Board Regulation R4541: http://www.slps.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=6
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
21,814 99%

St. Paul Public Schools

 MN

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
36,888 66%

Stockton Unified School District

 CA

Year-for-year credit up step 24 for "outside experience". Vocational teachers are paid on the CTE Salary Schedule and receive 1 Vocational Equivalency (VE) credit for each year of industry work. VEs determine lane placement on the CTE salary schedule.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 02, 2022 - August 31, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - August 31, 2025
    p. 89, Art. 18.4.5 & p. 228 (pdf), App. G, CTE Salary Schedule.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • Past Policies

    Year-for-year credit up to 16 years. Vocational teachers are paid on the CTE Salary Schedule and receive 1 Vocational Equivalency (VE) credit for each year of industry work. VEs determine lane placement on the CTE salary schedule.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - August 31, 2022*
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - August 31, 2022
    p. 74, Art. 18.4.5 & p. 169, App. G, CTE Salary Schedule.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Year-for-year credit up to 16 years. Vocational teachers are paid on the CTE Equivalency Salary Schedule and receive 1 Vocational Equivalency (VE) credit for each year of industry work. VEs determine lane placement on the CTE salary schedule.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - August 31, 2022*
    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - August 31, 2022 Tentative Agreement
    p. 46 (pdf), Art. 18.4.5 & p. 52, App. G, CTE Equivalency Salary Schedule.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • State Law
    yes, local districts are encouraged to recognize relevant professional experience on the salary schedule in lieu of units and degrees or reaching experience; no maximum
37,502 74%

Toledo Public Schools

 OH

Career Technology teachers receive up to 10 years' credit for trade or work experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2024 - June 30, 2027*

    Contract
    July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027
    p. 139, Art. XXXV.F & p. 149, Art. XXXVI.A.2.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    no
23,153 12%

Tulsa Public Schools

 OK

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 36,512 82%

Virginia Beach City Public Schools

 VA

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
68,624 39%

Volusia County Schools

 FL

Teachers in Cooperative, Technical, and Industrial Education who are required to have work experience for certification, Vocational Home Economics teachers and Certificated Visiting teachers receive up to 10 years of credit for prior work experience.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2024*

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024 (Adopted September 12, 2023)
    pp. 47 & 48, Art. 26.A.1.d - f.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
63,223 64%

Wake County School District

 NC

Maximum years of credit are not specified.

  • More information
    Relevant non-teaching experience can be credited towards an individual's total licensure experience through a recommendation of the district.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2024*

    Contract
    2023-2024 Employee Handbook
    p. 53.

    * District is operating under board policies (Updated in Database every three years).
  • State Law
    yes, teachers are awarded one year of credit for every two years of relevant work experience prior to earning a bachelor's degree and one year of credit for every year of relevant work experience after earning a degree; no maximum
161,784 33%

Washoe County Public Schools

 NV

Non-degree teachers with an occupational endorsement receive credit for up to 5 years of work experience

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2023 - June 30, 2025*

    Contract
    July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025
    p. 23, Art. 24.2.1.1.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    no
67,113 46%

West Ada School District

 ID

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

 40,205 22%

Wichita Public Schools

 KS

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • State Law
    not applicable-no statewide teacher salary schedule
48,916 77%

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

 NC

Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

  • State Law
    yes, teachers are awarded one year of credit for every two years of relevant work experience prior to earning a bachelor's degree and one year of credit for every year of relevant work experience after earning a degree; no maximum
54,707 61%
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The responses here reflect the number of steps minus one it takes to reach a salary of $56,000 in the BA lane. NCTQ assumes that steps and years of experience align (i.e., that a teacher advances a step each year), unless there is evidence of a salary freeze or the district provides clear evidence that years of experience and steps do not align. $56,000 is the median salary for individuals in the US with a BA, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For more information on why this matters, see NCTQ's publication Smart Money: What teachers make, how long it takes, and what it buys them.

Albuquerque Public Schools

 NM

3 when teachers advance to Level II at 3 years; 5 when teachers advance to Level II at 5 years

  • More information
    See also: FAQs: Three-Tiered Licensure Systems (https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/licensure-frequently-asked-questions/) and Teacher License Advancement (https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/teacher-license-advancement/)

    Teachers on Licensure Level 1 can advance to Level 2 after 3 years but must do so after 5 five years to remain teaching.  Advancement to each level requires that teachers meet various, specified criteria.  Teachers can choose to remain on Level 2 for their career or can meet specified criteria to move to Level 3.  As such, our calculations take two approaches to show the shortest and longest trajectory to max salary: (1) a teacher advances to Level 2 after 3 years, and (2) a teacher advances to Level 2 after 5 years.  Both cases assume that the teacher does not advance to Level 3 since Level 3 is not a requirement to remain licensed and teaching.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    New Mexico Dossier Guidelines
    2021-2023
  • Past Policies

    N/A; teachers who do not advance beyond Licensure Level 2 do not reach this base salary

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    New Mexico Dossier Guidelines
    2021-2023

    N/A; teachers who do not advance beyond Licensure Level 2 do not reach this base salary

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    New Mexico Statutes 22-10A-7; 22-10A-10; & 22-10A-11.

    N/A; teachers who do not advance beyond Licensure Level 2 do not reach this base salary

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    New Mexico Statutes 22-10A-7; 22-10A-10; & 22-10A-11.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; State requires a minimum salary dependent on level of licensure (Level I - $40,000; Level II - $50,000, Level III & IIIA - $60,000)
89,788 69%

Aldine Independent School District

 TX

0; although the district does not utilize a salary schedule, a new hire will earn a salary that exceeds $56,000 in their first year with the district.

  • More information
    The district publishes new hire salary for those with 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of experience and the minimum, midpoint and maximum salary for veteran district teachers. There is no indication that there is additional pay for educational attainment.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 15, Sec. 3.B.

    District website: https://www.aldineisd.org/about/departments/human-resources/applicants/compensation-information/
  • State Law
    Not applicable; teachers do not reach this base salary.
66,854 87%

Alpine School District

 UT

7

 81,715 16%

Anchorage School District

 AK

2

 46,115 19%

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

 MD

4

 83,300 32%

Anoka-Hennepin School District

 MN

8

 38,802 32%

Arlington Independent School District

 TX

0; teachers earn a salary that exceeds $56,000 in their first year with the district

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 23 & 57 (pdf).
  • State Law
    Not applicable; teachers do not reach this base salary.
59,900 73%

Atlanta Public Schools

 GA

5

 52,377 75%

Aurora Public Schools

 CO

4

 39,872 66%

Austin Independent School District

 TX

19 (based on new hire schedule)

  • More information
    Analysis is based solely on Austin's base salary for new hires and does not take into account any of the base building salary increases for which teachers are eligible under the Professional Pathways for Teachers (PPfT) (pp. 24-26 of the 2022 2023 Compensation Manual and https://www.austinisd.org/hc/employee-effectiveness/compensation).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 16 & 17.

    District website: https://www.austinisd.org/hc/careers/compensation
  • Past Policies

    21 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 18.
    District website: https://www.austinisd.org/hc/careers/compensation

    21 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    21 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Not applicable; teachers do not reach this base salary.
80,032 53%

Baltimore City Public School System

 MD

4 (based on new hire salary placement; see "more information")

  • More information
    See also https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/career-pathways

    The answer is based only on years of completed experience for those teachers with bachelor's degree who are placed on the new hire salary placement chart. After initial placement on the Career Pathway Salary Schedule, teachers advance to the next salary interval in a pathway by earning achievement units (AUs), which are awarded for professional development, strong evaluations, eligible coursework, etc. Teachers may advance from the Standard to the Professional Pathway either via earning 12 AUs to move from interval 5 of the Standard pathway to interval 1 of to Professional pathway or via an accelerated process (see district website for details). Movement to the Model or Lead pathways requires approval of the Professional Peer Review Committee; in addition, moving to the Lead pathway is considered a promotional opportunity.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 15 & 16, Art. 5.2.C.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    6 (based on new hire salary placement; see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 15 & 16, Art. 5.2.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Number of years varies depending on how quickly a teacher advances on the Career Pathways. Teachers on Interval 4 of the Standard pathway which can be reached after as little as 3 completed years of experience, and those on Interval 1 of the Professional, Model and Lead pathways will receive a higher base salary than $56,000.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    pp. 20 & 21, Art. 5.2.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    Number of years varies depending on how quickly a teacher advances on the Career Pathways. Teachers on Interval 5, the final interval of the Standard pathway which can be reached after as little as 4 completed years of experience, and those on Interval 1 of the Professional, Model and Lead pathways will receive a higher base salary than $56,000.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    pp. 20 & 21, Art. 5.2.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
79,297 100%

Baltimore County Public Schools

 MD

2

 113,814 50%

Billings Public Schools

 MT

14

 16,958 36%

Birmingham City Schools

 AL

23

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
    p. 5.
  • Past Policies

    N/A; teachers do not reach this base salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 5.

    N/A; teachers do not reach this base salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 5.

    N/A; teachers do not reach this base salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 5.

  • State Law
    Not applicable; teachers do not reach this base salary.
23,041 83%

Bismarck Public Schools

 ND

N/A; teachers do not reach this base salary.

 13,197 23%

Boston Public Schools

 MA

0 (teachers with a BA exceed a base salary of $56,000 in their first year)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    Not applicable; state only requires minimum salary ($18,000 - $20,000)
51,433 ND%

Brevard Public Schools

 FL

N/A, new hires are not eligible for a base salary of $56,000

  • More information
    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based solely on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22 (2022-2023 Contract, p. 54, Art. XVII.A.). The annual salary increase amounts for Highly Effective and Effective ratings were not specified for 2022-2023 in the district materials to which NCTQ had access.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    27 (based on initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    27 (based on initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    27 (based on initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 2 & 4 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
73,734 49%

Bridgeport Public Schools

 CT

9

 20,296 73%

Broward County Public Schools

 FL

N/A; new hires are not eligible for this base salary.

  • More information
    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. In 2022-2023, teachers rated Effective in the year prior receive a 3.75% salary adjustment and those who were rated Highly Effective receive a 5% salary adjustment. (2022-2025 Contract (2022-2023 School Year), pp. E-3 & E-4, App. E.).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2 (pdf).

    Contract
    June 30, 2022 - June 29, 2025 (2022-2023 School Year)
    p. E-2, App. E.3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
270,978 60%

Buffalo School District

 NY

9

 32,891 73%

Burlington School District

 VT

6

 3,834 46%

Capistrano Unified School District

 CA

0 (teachers exceed a base salary of $56,000 in their first year)

 47,135 25%

Champlain Valley School District

 VT

9

 4,244 11%

Charleston County School District

 SC

14

 49,769 57%

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

 NC

12

  • More information
    See also the district website: https://www.cmsk12.org/Page/8016

    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    13

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    14

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    14

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Not applicable; teachers do not reach this base salary.
147,638 58%

Cherry Creek School District

 CO

5

 55,839 29%

Chesterfield County Public Schools

 VA

11

 61,552 36%

Chicago Public Schools

 IL

0 (teachers exceed this base salary in their first year)

  • More information
    For teachers hired after January 1, 2017, an amount equal to the pension pick up will be added to the teacher's base salary; as a result, NCTQ's salary analysis is based on the salaries as listed under "total compensation" on the salary schedule.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 3-8.
  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state only requires a minimum salary t (not less than (i) $32,076 for the 2020-2021 school year, (ii) $34,576 for the 2021-2022 school year, (iii) $37,076 for the 2022-2023 school year, and (iv) $40,000 for the 2023-2024 school year)
358,453 78%

Cincinnati Public Schools

 OH

4

 34,802 7%

Clark County School District

 NV

Varies based on the individual teacher's progression on the salary matrix (see "more information").

  • More information
    See also the Professional Growth System Reference Guide.

    The Clark County salary schedule does not have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. Teachers advance one step annually and one column every 3 years (or 2 years if meeting specified criteria), as long as they have earned 225 contact hours through designated coursework or professional development, etc. NCTQ was unable to determine if it's the norm for teachers to accrue the 225 contract hours every three years so that they may advance to a new column.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 33-45, Art. 26.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • State Law
    Decided at local level
330,225 69%

Clayton County Public Schools

 GA

7

 54,840 93%

Cleveland Metropolitan School District

 OH

4 (neither experience nor educational attainment are factors in salary advancement; see "more information")

  • More information
    The salary schedule is comprised of levels and is neither based on experience nor educational attainment. Teachers will advance one level after two consecutive years of a Developing or higher evaluation rating. The answer of 4 years to a salary of $56,000 assumes a teacher consistently receives a Developing or better rating every year and consistently advances on the salary schedule in this manner. Teachers who do not receive consecutive Developing or better evaluation ratings will take longer to reach a base salary of $56,000.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 142, Art. 31, Sec. 3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • State Law
    Not applicable; teachers do not reach this base salary
37,617 ND%

Cobb County School District

 GA

5

 111,854 41%

Columbus City Schools

 OH

5

 48,925 ND%

Conroe Independent School District

 TX

0; teachers will earn a salary that exceeds $56,000 in their first year with the district

 62,837 40%

Corona-Norco Unified School District

 CA

0; teachers earn a salary that exceeds $56,000 in their first year with the district.

 52,877 45%

Cumberland County Schools

 NC

21

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    25

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    25

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    N/A; teachers do not reach this base salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

  • State Law
    Not applicable; teachers do not reach this base salary.
50,879 76%

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District

 TX

0 (teachers exceed a base salary of $56,000 in their first year) (based on hiring schedule)

 116,512 54%

Dallas Independent School District

 TX

0; new hires to the district earn a salary that exceeds $56,000 in their first year (based on the new hire schedule)

  • More information
    Salary for teachers in their first year with the district is based solely on years of experience. After the first year, salary is determined by effectiveness level. The Teacher Effectiveness Initiative Salary schedule contains a salary amount for each effectiveness level; education and experience are not a factor in determining annual salary. To reach the Proficient II effectiveness level or higher and the corresponding compensation, teachers must go through the Distinguished Teacher Review process, which includes a review of quality of instruction, leadership, lifelong learning, and contributions to the profession.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 10.

    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/
  • State Law
    Not applicable; teachers do not reach this base salary.
155,119 86%

Davis School District

 UT

4

 74,289 19%

Dayton Public Schools

 OH

6

 12,537 ND%

DeKalb County School District

 GA

3

 99,166 73%

Denver Public Schools

 CO

4

 92,039 65%

Des Moines Public Schools

 IA

10

 33,167 78%

DeSoto County School District

 MS

18

 34,392 52%

Detroit Public Schools Community District

 MI

4

 49,534 86%

District of Columbia Public Schools

 DC

0; teachers earn a salary that exceeds $56,000 in their first year with the district.

  • More information
    Analysis based solely on DC's base salary, assumes an acceptable evaluation rating, and does not take into account accelerated advancement on the base pay salary scale through LIFT or additional earnings due to DC's IMPACTplus performance pay plan.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2018-2023
  • Past Policies

    2

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2018
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2018

  • State Law
    No state policy
48,568 ND%

Douglas County School District

 CO

12

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 11.
  • Past Policies

    N/A; the Salary Range structure only specifies the minimum and maximum salaries available to teachers.

    N/A; the Salary Range structure only specifies the minimum and maximum salaries available to teachers.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    N/A; the Salary Range structure only specifies entry level pay, experienced hire range pay, the midpoint, and the internal range cap.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2020
    Compensation FAQs
    2018-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
67,591 12%

Duval County Public Schools

 FL

19 (based only on initial salary placement)

  • More information
    Once initial pay is established in the first year of teaching, future salary increases are based on earned performance incentives. In 2022-2023, Highly Effective teachers receive $2,001, Effective teachers receive $1,000.50 and teachers rated less than Effective are not eligible for salary increases. 2022-2023 salary increases are based on 2021-2022 final summative evaluation ratings.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
130,229 51%

El Paso Independent School District

 TX

0 (teachers exceed a base salary of $56,000 in their first year) [based on new hire schedule]

 57,315 75%

Elk Grove Unified School District

 CA

6

 62,865 54%

Fairfax County Public Schools

 VA

4

 187,797 29%

Forsyth County Schools

 GA

10

 49,346 15%

Fort Bend Independent School District

 TX

0; teachers exceed a base salary of $56,000 in their first year (based on new hire schedule)

 76,122 43%

Fort Wayne Community Schools

 IN

10

 29,404 61%

Fort Worth Independent School District

 TX

0 (teachers exceed a base salary of $56,000 in their first year; based on new hire salary schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 25, Sec. II.
  • State Law
    Not applicable; teachers do not reach this base salary.
84,510 86%

Fresno Unified School District

 CA

N/A; teachers do not reach this base salary.

  • More information
    Certified teachers with only a BA and no additional credits are placed on Class 1, Level 1. In order to advance beyond this point, a teacher must earn at least 30 additional credits beyond a BA.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    Decided at local level
71,126 87%

Frisco Independent School District

 TX

0 (teachers exceed this base salary in their first year; based on new hire schedule)

 60,182 13%

Fulton County Schools

 GA

6

 94,491 44%

Garland Independent School District

 TX

0 (teachers exceed a base salary of $56,000 in their first year) (based on new hire schedule)

 55,987 65%

Granite School District

 UT

2

 66,767 55%

Greenville County Schools

 SC

17

 76,158 48%

Guilford County Schools

 NC

12

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    15

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    25

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    25

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2018
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2018

  • State Law
    Not applicable; teachers do not reach this base salary.
72,950 65%

Gwinnett County Public Schools

 GA

8

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    11

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    13 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    17 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Not applicable;Teachers do not reach this base salary
179,758 53%

Hawaii Department of Education

 HI

4 years if a teacher completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; 7 years if a teacher begins his/her career without completing a State Approved Teacher Education Program but completes it within the first 3 years

  • More information
    A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level. There is a step freeze in 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 (2021-2023 CBA, p. 68, Art. XX.C).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
  • State Law
    5 years if a teacher completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; 8 years if a teacher begins his/her career without completing a State Approved Teacher Education Program but completes it within the first 3 years
181,278 46%

Henrico County Public Schools

 VA

5

 51,523 46%

Hillsborough County Public Schools

 FL

14 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment on the performance schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 12, Schedule P.
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
220,252 59%

Houston Independent School District

 TX

0 (teachers exceed this base salary in their first year)

 209,772 80%

Howard County Public School System

 MD

0 (teachers exceed a base salary of $56,000 in their first year)

 57,907 19%

Indianapolis Public Schools

 IN

N/A; the district provides only a salary range, specifying minimum and maximum salary as well as requirements for base pay increases (see "more information").

  • More information
    The district only specifies a salary range, providing the minimum and maximum salary for teachers. Evaluation rating, experience and academic need determine if a teacher is eligible for a base salary increase. Those rated Highly Effective receive $1,290 and those rated Effective receive $1,000. Special education and STEM teachers receive $510. Teachers receive $510 for a year of experience, those with 2-10 years of service in the district receive $420 and those completing 11 or more years of service receive $260. Teachers with a rating of Ineffective or Improvement Necessary are ineligible for a base salary increase. Educational attainment is not a factor in salary determination.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
26,410 65%

Jackson Public Schools

 MS

20

 23,935 100%

Jeffco Public Schools

 CO

5

  • More information
    Teachers rated Highly Effective or Effective will advance on the salary schedule. Probationary teachers will also advance on the salary schedule if they receive a Partially Effective evaluation rating or better in their first two years of teaching. While the salary schedule notes that steps and years of experience do not necessarily align, for our calculations we assumed a teacher would advance a step each year for an Effective or Highly Effective rating.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/careers/employee-compensation/licensed-educator-compensation
  • Past Policies

    8

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/careers/employee-compensation/licensed-educator-compensation

    9

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/employment/salaries

    10

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/employment/salaries

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
84,631 31%

Jefferson County Public Schools

 KY

9

 97,936 56%

Jefferson Parish Public School System

 LA

14

  • More information
    The salary analysis is based solely on the district's base salary and does not take into account any of the additional earnings via the supplemental pay opportunities for evaluation rating or school and subject area assignments.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    17

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 2 (pdf).

    18

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    26

    Document in effect: July 01, 2015 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2015-2019

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
48,254 61%

Jordan School District

 UT

4

 56,176 21%

Kanawha County Schools

 WV

26

 25,764 51%

Kansas City Public Schools, MO

 MO

11

 14,978 99%

Katy Independent School District

 TX

0 (teachers exceed a base salary of $56,000 in their first year; based on new hire schedule)

 79,913 31%

Klein Independent School District

 TX

0; a teacher earns a salary that exceeds $56,000 in their first year with the district (based on hiring schedule)

 53,328 45%

Knox County Schools

 TN

14

 60,854 ND%

Laramie County School District 1

 WY

14

 1,051 37%

Lewisville Independent School District

 TX

0 (teachers exceed a base salary of $56,000 in their first year) [based on new hire schedule]

 52,218 35%

Little Rock School District

 AR

11

 23,368 72%

Long Beach Unified School District

 CA

0 (teachers with a BA earn more than $56,000 in their first year with the district)

 72,661 68%

Los Angeles Unified School District

 CA

0 (teachers exceed this base salary in their first year)

 492,842 79%

Loudoun County Public Schools

 VA

1

 81,906 18%

Manchester School District

 NH

8

 13,452 58%

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

 TN

16

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
  • Past Policies

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

    N/A; new hires are not eligible for this base salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2020

  • State Law
    Not applicable: teachers do not reach this base salary.
112,125 ND%

Mesa Public Schools

 AZ

5 (see "more information")

  • More information
    The district's compensation worksheets do not specify a maximum number of years of experience for which a teacher will get salary credit. A new hire with a BA and no experience earns a salary of $53,500 and earns $500 for each year of experience thereafter; thus, after 5 years of completed experience, a teacher would earn a salary of $56,000.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    21, assuming the district gives credit for this many years of experience (see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    22, assuming the district gives credit for this many years of experience (see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    26, assuming the district gives credit for this many years of experience (see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 2 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
62,981 55%

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools

 TN

8

 84,667 ND%

Miami-Dade County Public Schools

 FL

N/A; the district only publishes the minimum and maximum salaries and does not utilize a salary schedule. Annual salary increases are based on evaluation rating, in accordance with state law (Florida Statute 1012.22).

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023
    p. 224, App. E, Sec. 3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
350,434 69%

Milwaukee Public Schools

 WI

6 (based on new hire salary)

 75,431 77%

Minneapolis Public Schools

 MN

7

 35,580 57%

Mobile County Public Schools

 AL

18

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 40.
  • Past Policies

    N/A; teachers do not reach this base salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 40.

    N/A; teachers do not reach this base salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 41.

    N/A; teachers do not reach this base salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 42.

  • State Law
    Not applicable; teachers do not reach this base salary.
53,967 70%

Montgomery County Public Schools

 MD

3

 162,680 33%

New Haven Public Schools

 CT

6

 20,180 71%

New York City Department of Education

 NY

0 (teachers exceed this base salary in their first year)

 922,935 72%

Newark Public Schools

 NJ

0 (teachers exceed this base salary in their first year)

 35,665 74%

NOLA Public Schools

 LA

19 (based on base pay only)

  • More information
    Answer only reflects salary advancement for years of experience and does not take into account any additional salary earnings for demand or performance. The vast majority of public schools in New Orleans are charter schools, which have autonomy to manage their own compensation policies. As a result, there is not one uniform salary schedule for all public schools in the city. (District website: https://nolapublicschools.com/about/whoweare/governance). Per page 3 (pdf) of the Salary Manual, "NOLA Public Schools Salary Manual is intended to facilitate compensation communications within the district and to serve as a guide for administering salaries."
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 9 (pdf).
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
4,642 54%

Norfolk Public Schools

 VA

10

 30,087 72%

North East Independent School District

 TX

N/A; the district does not use a salary schedule; however, a new teacher's salary will exceed $56,000 with 6 years of experience (only the minimum and maximum salaries as well as salaries at 6, 16, and 20 years are specified for new hires)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    N/A; the district does not use a salary schedule; however a new teacher's salary will exceed $56,000 with 16 years of experience (only the minimum and maximum salaries as well as salaries at 6, 16, and 20 years are specified for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    N/A; the district does not use a salary schedule; however a teacher's salary will exceed $56,000 with 16 years of experience (only the minimum and maximum salaries as well as salaries at 6, 16, and 20 years are specified)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    N/A; the district does not use a salary schedule; however a teacher's salary will exceed $56,000 with 13 years of experience (only the minimum and maximum salaries as well as salaries at 5, 13, and 20 years are specified)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Not applicable; teachers do not reach this base salary.
65,186 48%

Northside Independent School District

 TX

0 (based on new hire salary schedule; teachers exceed a base salary of $56,000 in their first year)

 106,501 49%

Oakland Unified School District

 CA

3

 36,373 73%

Oklahoma City Public Schools

 OK

19

 37,530 85%

Omaha Public Schools

 NE

N/A; teachers do not reach this base salary

 53,194 72%

Orange County Public Schools

 FL

N/A; the district only specifies minimum and maximum salaries (see "more information")

  • More information
    While neither the contract nor the salary schedule address state law, after initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. Per the 2022-2023 edition of the 2021-2024 contract (p. 71, Art. XVI.A.2 & 3.), in 2022-2023, teachers rated Effective receive an additional $1,800 and those rated Highly Effective receive an additional $2,425.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
209,089 52%

Osceola County School District

 FL

N/A; this non-traditional salary schedule utilizes levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year.

  • More information
    In accordance with state law, FL Statute 1012.22, evaluation rating determines level advancement on the salary schedule. Teachers rated Highly Effective in 2021-2022 receive a $1,700 salary increase by advancing 34 levels on the salary schedule, those rated Effective receive a $1,250 increase by advancing 25 levels, and teachers who are "grandfathered" (Professional Service Contract or Continuing Contract status) and rated either Highly Effective or Effective receive a $1,300 increase by advancing 26 levels.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
68,554 44%

Pasadena Independent School District

 TX

0; a new hire will earn a salary that exceeds $56,000 in their first year

 53,291 86%

Pasco County Schools

 FL

N/A; new hires are not eligible for this base salary.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
75,048 54%

Pinellas County Schools

 FL

17 (based on new hire placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    21 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    23 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 1 (pdf).

    24 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
100,948 50%

Pittsburgh Public Schools

 PA

5 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

  • More information
    The footnote on the salary schedule indicates that Art. 95 addresses advanced study credit. Art. 95 was not revised in the 2020-2024 Tentative Agreement; thus, the information from p. 1, B of the 2017-2020 Tentative Agreement still stands. That agreement notes that there is a single lane for all teachers hired after July 1, 2010, with the top salary step being equal to the top salary step of the grandfathered MA lane. Furthermore, the Fact Finder Report for the 2017-2020 contract indicates that there should be no additional pay for advanced degrees for those hired after 2010 (pp. 1 &2, II: https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Labor-Management-Relations/plrb/fact-finding/2017/Documents/Pittsburgh%20SD%2088-17-30%20W.pdf).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • State Law
    Not applicable: state only requires a minimum salary ($18,500)
22,567 96%

Plano Independent School District

 TX

0; a teacher exceeds a base salary of $56,000 in their first year (based on new hire schedule)

 53,057 32%

Polk County Public Schools

 FL

27 (based on the initial placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 5 - 7 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    26 (based on the initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 2 - 4 (pdf).

    29 (based on the initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 16 & 17 (pdf).

    29 (based on the initial placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 4 -6 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
105,648 52%

Portland Public Schools, ME

 ME

A teacher who holds a BA and joins the district with no prior experience begins on Lane I, Step 2. If that teacher does not earn 180 salary contact hours in 3 years, s/he will remain in Lane I and will not reach a base salary of $56,000 (all teachers who advance beyond Lane I will eventually reach a base salary of $56,000 but the number of years experience needed to reach this salary will vary). A teacher who holds a BA and joins the district with 5 completed years of experience is placed in Lane II, Step 6 and will earn a salary that exceeds $56,000 in his/her first year with the district.

  • More information
    While Portland does not utilize a traditional salary schedule, teachers advance one step each year; however, the schedule does not have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. To change lanes, teachers must complete a minimum number of years on their current lane and earn a minum number of salary contact hours (SCH). SCH are earned via courses, workshops, learning projects, curriculum development, action research, etc. Advancing from Lane 1 to 2 or Lane 2 to 3 requires 3 years and 180 SCH. Advancing from Lane 3 to 4 or Lane 4 to 5 requires 4 years and 225 SCH.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    August 26, 2022 - August 31, 2025
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • Past Policies

    A teacher who holds a BA and joins the district with no prior experience begins on Lane I, Step 1. If that teacher does not earn 225 salary contact hours, s/he will remain in Lane I and will not reach a base salary of $56,000 (all teachers who advance beyond Lane I will eventually reach a base salary of $56,000 but the number of years experience needed to reach this salary will vary). A teacher who holds a BA and joins the district with 11 completed years of experience is placed in Lane III, Step 1 and will earn a salary that exceeds $56,000 in his/her first year with the district.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    August 26, 2019 - August 25, 2022
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    A teacher who holds a BA and joins the district with no prior experience begins on Lane I, Step 1. If that teacher does not earn 225 salary contact hours, s/he will remain in Lane I and will not reach a base salary of $56,000 (all teachers who advance beyond Lane I will eventually reach a base salary of $56,000 but the number of years experience needed to reach this salary will vary). A teacher who holds a BA and joins the district with 11 completed years of experience is placed in Lane III, Step 1 and will earn a salary that exceeds $56,000 in his/her first year with the district.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    August 26, 2019 - August 25, 2022
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    A teacher who holds a BA and joins the district with no prior experience begins on Lane I, Step 1. If that teacher does not earn 225 salary contact hours, s/he will remain in Lane I and will not reach a base salary of $56,000 (all teachers who advance beyond Lane I will eventually reach a base salary of $56,000 but the number of years experience needed to reach this salary will vary). A teacher who holds a BA and joins the district with 13 completed years of experience is placed in Lane III, Step 2 and will earn a salary that exceeds $56,000 in his/her first year with the district.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    August 26, 2019 - August 25, 2022
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Not applicable; state only requires minimum salary (see footnote)
6,764 52%

Portland Public Schools, OR

 OR

4

 46,924 36%

Prince George's County Public Schools

 MD

2

 132,657 66%

Prince William County Public Schools

 VA

2

  • More information
    Although the district publishes a new hire schedule, their full schedule shows both the new hire placement and the full salary trajectory of a new hire throughout his/her career.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    7

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    9

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    11

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
90,843 42%

Providence Public School District

 RI

4

 23,699 85%

Red Clay Consolidated School District

 DE

7

 15,414 ND%

Richmond Public Schools

 VA

8

 24,763 88%

Rochester City School District

 NY

7

 27,044 89%

Round Rock ISD

 TX

8 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    12 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    12 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 1 (pdf).

    14 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Not applicable; teachers do not reach this base salary.
50,387 28%

Sacramento City Unified School District

 CA

4

 42,196 71%

San Antonio Independent School District

 TX

2 (based on schedule for new hires)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 6.
  • Past Policies

    9 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 6.

    13 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 6.

    12 (based on schedule for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Not applicable; teachers do not reach this base salary.
48,745 90%

San Bernardino City Unified School District

 CA

0 (teachers exceed a base salary of $56,000 in their first year)

 48,769 89%

San Diego Unified School District

 CA

3

 102,884 58%

San Francisco Unified School District

 CA

0 (teachers exceed a base salary of $56,000 in their first year with the district)

 52,417 53%

Santa Ana Unified School District

 CA

0; a teacher earns a salary that exceeds $56,000 in their first year with the district

 46,923 84%

School District of Lee County

 FL

N/A; new hires are not eligible for this base salary.

  • More information
    See also the Career Ladder Summary 2022-2023 and the district website: https://www.leeschools.net/our_district/departments/human_resources/compensation_labor_relations/career_ladder

    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. Annual contract teachers rated Highly Effective in FY22 received a base salary increase of $1,335 and those rated Effective received a base salary increase of $1,000. All other teachers received a base salary increase of $1,000, and teachers rated Needs Improvement/Developing or Unsatisfactory were not eligible for a performance-based increase. In addition, advancement on the Career Ladder salary schedule (performance-based salary schedule) occurs automatically on an annual basis for eligible employees who have met the requirements to move to the next Career Ladder level. Requirements fall into six categories: mentoring, experience, performance evaluations, professional development, certification, and participation.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025
    p. 51, Art. 10.02.(1) & (2) & p. 62, Art. 10.06.(1).

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
94,410 49%

School District of Manatee County

 FL

N/A; new hires are not eligible for this base salary.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
49,301 52%

School District of Palm Beach County

 FL

10 (based on the new hire placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
194,172 59%

School District of Philadelphia

 PA

2

 128,647 100%

Seattle Public Schools

 WA

0 (teachers exceed this base salary in their first year)

 55,271 31%

Seminole County Public Schools

 FL

27 (based on new hire placement schedule)

  • More information
    Teachers with a Highly Effective rating receive a larger salary adjustment than those with an Effective rating & those with an Unsatisfactory rating are not eligible for a salary increase, in accordance with FL Statute 1012.22.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 52, Art. XX.D & p. 74, App. C.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
68,269 48%

Sioux Falls School District

 SD

N/A; teachers do not reach this base salary.

 24,968 44%

Springfield Public School District, MO

 MO

N/A; teachers do not reach this base salary.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 6.
  • State Law
    Not applicable-state only requires minimum salary ($23,000).
25,641 55%

St. Louis Public Schools

 MO

14

 21,814 99%

St. Paul Public Schools

 MN

5

 36,888 66%

Stockton Unified School District

 CA

0; a teacher will exceed a base salary of $56,000 in their first year

 37,502 74%

Toledo Public Schools

 OH

9

 23,153 12%

Tulsa Public Schools

 OK

25

 36,512 82%

Virginia Beach City Public Schools

 VA

14

 68,624 39%

Volusia County Schools

 FL

N/A; new hires are not eligible for this base salary.

  • More information
    For NCTQ's analysis, tiers were translated to years of experience (i.e. Tier A = 0 years of experience; Tier U = 10 years of experience) although in the materials to which NCTQ has access, it is not specified if this is how the tiers work. Additionally, while a new teacher with a BA comes in at the same salary, regardless of years of experience, on the placement schedule, a teacher with a MA receives a higher stipend rate at 3 years' experience or at 6 years' experience.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 7 & 8.
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
63,223 64%

Wake County School District

 NC

12

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    13

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    14

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    14

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1.
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

  • State Law
    Not applicable; teachers do not reach this base salary.
161,784 33%

Washoe County Public Schools

 NV

15

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    N/A; teachers do not reach this base salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    N/A; teachers do not reach this base salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    N/A; teachers do not reach this base salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
67,113 46%

West Ada School District

 ID

18 (based on new hire placement)

  • More information
    Teachers on the BA+24 and MA lanes must not only meet those educational attainment requirements but they must also possess a Professional Endorsement to be on those lanes. If a teacher has a BA+24 or MA but does not hold a Professional Endorsement then they will be on the BA lane. Step advancement is contingent only on annual negotiations; if negotiated, teachers will advance a step.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    22 (based on new hire placement)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    N/A; teachers on the Residency and Professional salary rungs do no reach this base salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    Idaho Statute 33-1201A: https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title33/T33CH12/SECT33-1201A/

    N/A; teachers on the Residency and Professional salary rungs do no reach this base salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    Idaho Statute 33-1201A: https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title33/T33CH12/SECT33-1201A/

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
40,205 22%

Wichita Public Schools

 KS

N/A; teachers with a BA do not reach this base salary.

 48,916 77%

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

 NC

12

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    14

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    18

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    25

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

  • State Law
    Not applicable; teachers do not reach this base salary.
54,707 61%
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The responses here reflect the number of steps minus one it takes to reach a salary of $68,000 in the MA lane. NCTQ assumes that steps and years of experience align (i.e., that a teacher advances a step each year), unless there is evidence of a salary freeze or the district provides clear evidence that years of experience and steps do not align. $68,000 is the median salary for individuals in the US with an MA, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For more information on why this matters, see NCTQ's publication Smart Money: What teachers make, how long it takes, and what it buys them.

Albuquerque Public Schools

 NM

42 when teachers move to Level II at 3 years or 5 years

  • More information
    See also: FAQs: Three-Tiered Licensure Systems (https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/licensure-frequently-asked-questions/) and Teacher License Advancement (https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/licensure/teacher-license-advancement/)

    Teachers on Licensure Level 1 can advance to Level 2 after 3 years but must do so after 5 five years to remain teaching.  Advancement to each level requires that teachers meet various, specified criteria.  Teachers can choose to remain on Level 2 for their career or can meet specified criteria to move to Level 3.  As such, our calculations take two approaches to show the shortest and longest trajectory to max salary: (1) a teacher advances to Level 2 after 3 years, and (2) a teacher advances to Level 2 after 5 years.  Both cases assume that the teacher does not advance to Level 3 since Level 3 is not a requirement to remain licensed and teaching.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    New Mexico Dossier Guidelines
    2021-2023
  • Past Policies

    44 when teachers move to Level II at 3 years or 5 years

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    New Mexico Dossier Guidelines
    2021-2023

    43 when teachers move to Level II at 3 years or 5 years

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    New Mexico Statutes 22-10A-7; 22-10A-10; & 22-10A-11.

    44 when teachers move to Level II at 3 years or 5 years

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    New Mexico Statutes 22-10A-7; 22-10A-10; & 22-10A-11.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state requires a minimum salary dependent on level of licensure (Level I - $40,000; Level II - $50,000, Level III & IIIA - $60,000)
89,788 69%

Aldine Independent School District

 TX

N/A; district does not utilize a salary schedule; however, a new hire will exceed a salary of $68,000 somewhere between 21 and 25 years of completed experience.

  • More information
    The district publishes new hire salary for those with 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of experience and the minimum, midpoint and maximum salary for veteran district teachers. There is no indication that there is additional pay for educational attainment.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 15, Sec. 3.B.

    District website: https://www.aldineisd.org/about/departments/human-resources/applicants/compensation-information/
  • State Law
    Not applicable; teachers do not reach this salary.
66,854 87%

Alpine School District

 UT

10

 81,715 16%

Anchorage School District

 AK

10

  • More information
    Teachers with a MA degree receive a 1.25% annual supplement. NCTQ is making the assumption that the supplement is based on the BA salary at the same step.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 9, 110.B.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • State Law
    Decided at local level
46,115 19%

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

 MD

9

 83,300 32%

Anoka-Hennepin School District

 MN

8

 38,802 32%

Arlington Independent School District

 TX

13

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 23 & 57 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    17

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 22 & 56 (pdf).

    25

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 22 & 52 (pdf).

    29

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 22 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Not applicable; teachers do not reach this salary.
59,900 73%

Atlanta Public Schools

 GA

11

 52,377 75%

Aurora Public Schools

 CO

6

 39,872 66%

Austin Independent School District

 TX

N/A; new hires are not eligible for this base salary

  • More information
    Analysis is based solely on Austin's base salary for new hires and does not take into account any of the base building salary increases for which teachers are eligible under the Professional Pathways for Teachers (PPfT) (pp. 24-26 of the 2022 2023 Compensation Manual and https://www.austinisd.org/hc/employee-effectiveness/compensation).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 16 & 17.

    District website: https://www.austinisd.org/hc/careers/compensation
  • State Law
    Not applicable; teachers do not reach this salary.
80,032 53%

Baltimore City Public School System

 MD

8 (based on new hire salary placement; see "more information")

  • More information
    See also https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/career-pathways

    The answer is based only on years of completed experience for those teachers with master's degree who are placed on the new hire salary placement chart. After initial placement on the Career Pathway Salary Schedule, teachers advance to the next salary interval in a pathway by earning achievement units (AUs), which are awarded for professional development, strong evaluations, eligible coursework, etc. Teachers may advance from the Standard to the Professional Pathway either via earning 12 AUs to move from interval 5 of the Standard pathway to interval 1 of to Professional pathway or via an accelerated process (see district website for details). Movement to the Model or Lead pathways requires approval of the Professional Peer Review Committee; in addition, moving to the Lead pathway is considered a promotional opportunity.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 15 & 16, Art. 5.2.C.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • State Law
    Decided at local level
79,297 100%

Baltimore County Public Schools

 MD

8

 113,814 50%

Billings Public Schools

 MT

14

 16,958 36%

Birmingham City Schools

 AL

N/A; teachers do not reach this base salary.

 23,041 83%

Bismarck Public Schools

 ND

18

 13,197 23%

Boston Public Schools

 MA

1

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    Not applicable; state only requires minimum salary ($18,000 - $20,000)
51,433 ND%

Brevard Public Schools

 FL

N/A; new hires are not eligible for a base salary of $68,000

  • More information
    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based solely on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22 (2022-2023 Contract, p. 54, Art. XVII.A.). The annual salary increase amounts for Highly Effective and Effective ratings were not specified for 2022-2023 in the district materials to which NCTQ had access.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines
73,734 49%

Bridgeport Public Schools

 CT

11

 20,296 73%

Broward County Public Schools

 FL

N/A; new hires are not eligible for this base salary.

  • More information
    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. In 2022-2023, teachers rated Effective in the year prior receive a 3.75% salary adjustment and those who were rated Highly Effective receive a 5% salary adjustment. (2022-2025 Contract (2022-2023 School Year), pp. E-3 & E-4, App. E.).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2 (pdf).

    Contract
    June 30, 2022 - June 29, 2025 (2022-2023 School Year)
    p. E-2, App. E.3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines
270,978 60%

Buffalo School District

 NY

13

 32,891 73%

Burlington School District

 VT

7

 3,834 46%

Capistrano Unified School District

 CA

2

 47,135 25%

Champlain Valley School District

 VT

12

 4,244 11%

Charleston County School District

 SC

19

 49,769 57%

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

 NC

N/A; pay is not differentiated by educational attainment (see "more information").

  • More information
    See also the district website: https://www.cmsk12.org/Page/8016

    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • State Law
    Not applicable; teachers do not reach this salary.
147,638 58%

Cherry Creek School District

 CO

7

 55,839 29%

Chesterfield County Public Schools

 VA

25

 61,552 36%

Chicago Public Schools

 IL

0 (teachers exceed this base salary in their first year)

  • More information
    For teachers hired after January 1, 2017, an amount equal to the pension pick up will be added to the teacher's base salary; as a result, NCTQ's salary analysis is based on the salaries as listed under "total compensation" on the salary schedule.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 3-8.
  • Past Policies

    2

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    pp. 3-8.

    4

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    pp. 3-8.

    4

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    pp. 3-8.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level ;state only requires a minimum salary (not less than (i) $32,076 for the 2020-2021 school year, (ii) $34,576 for the 2021-2022 school year, (iii) $37,076 for the 2022-2023 school year, and (iv) $40,000 for the 2023-2024 school year)
358,453 78%

Cincinnati Public Schools

 OH

6

 34,802 7%

Clark County School District

 NV

Varies based on the individual teacher's progression on the salary matrix (see "more information").

  • More information
    See also the Professional Growth System Reference Guide.

    The Clark County salary schedule does not have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. Teachers advance one step annually and one column every 3 years (or 2 years if meeting specified criteria), as long as they have earned 225 contact hours through designated coursework or professional development, etc. NCTQ was unable to determine if it's the norm for teachers to accrue the 225 contract hours every three years so that they may advance to a new column.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
    pp. 33-45, Art. 26.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • State Law
    Decided at local level
330,225 69%

Clayton County Public Schools

 GA

13

 54,840 93%

Cleveland Metropolitan School District

 OH

8 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment; see "more information")

  • More information
    The salary schedule is comprised of levels and is neither based on experience nor educational attainment. Teachers will advance one level after two consecutive years of a Developing or higher evaluation rating. The answer of 8 years to a salary of $68,000 assumes a teacher consistently receives a Developing or better rating every year and consistently advances on the salary schedule in this manner. Teachers who do not receive consecutive Developing or better evaluation ratings will take longer to reach a base salary of $68,000.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 142, Art. 31, Sec. 3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • Past Policies

    10 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment; see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 142, Art. 31, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    10 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment; see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    p. 172, Art. 31, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    10 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment; see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    p. 172, Art. 31, Sec. 3.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Not applicable: teachers do not reach this salary.
37,617 ND%

Cobb County School District

 GA

7

 111,854 41%

Columbus City Schools

 OH

8

 48,925 ND%

Conroe Independent School District

 TX

18

 62,837 40%

Corona-Norco Unified School District

 CA

1

 52,877 45%

Cumberland County Schools

 NC

N/A; pay is not differentiated by educational attainment (see "more information").

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • Past Policies

    N/A; pay is not differentiated by educational attainment (see "more information").

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    State Salary Manual
    2021-2022
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.

    N/A; pay is not differentiated by educational attainment

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    North Carolina State Law LCN-006

    N/A; pay is not differentiated by educational attainment

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

  • State Law
    Not applicable; teachers do not reach this salary.
50,879 76%

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District

 TX

12 (based on hiring schedule)

 116,512 54%

Dallas Independent School District

 TX

N/A; new hires are not eligible for this base salary and pay is not differentiated based on educational attainment.

  • More information
    Salary for teachers in their first year with the district is based solely on years of experience. After the first year, salary is determined by effectiveness level. The Teacher Effectiveness Initiative Salary schedule contains a salary amount for each effectiveness level; education and experience are not a factor in determining annual salary. To reach the Proficient II effectiveness level or higher and the corresponding compensation, teachers must go through the Distinguished Teacher Review process, which includes a review of quality of instruction, leadership, lifelong learning, and contributions to the profession.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 10.

    District website: http://tei.dallasisd.org/home/rewarding-excellence/
  • State Law
    Not applicable; teachers do not reach this salary.
155,119 86%

Davis School District

 UT

12

 74,289 19%

Dayton Public Schools

 OH

9

 12,537 ND%

DeKalb County School District

 GA

11

 99,166 73%

Denver Public Schools

 CO

8

 92,039 65%

Des Moines Public Schools

 IA

13

  • More information
    NCTQ's analysis assumes a teacher earns the required training increments to advance beyond Step 10.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state only requiresa a minimum salary ($33,500).
33,167 78%

DeSoto County School District

 MS

29

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf)
  • Past Policies

    N/A; teachers do not reach this base salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf)

    N/A; teachers do not reach this base salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 1 (pdf)

    N/A; teachers do not reach this base salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    p. 6 (pdf)

  • State Law
    Not applicable: teachers do not reach this base salary.
34,392 52%

Detroit Public Schools Community District

 MI

4

 49,534 86%

District of Columbia Public Schools

 DC

4

  • More information
    Analysis based solely on DC's base salary, assumes an acceptable evaluation rating, and does not take into account accelerated advancement on the base pay salary scale through LIFT or additional earnings due to DC's IMPACTplus performance pay plan.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2018-2023
  • State Law
    No state policy
48,568 ND%

Douglas County School District

 CO

16

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 11.
  • Past Policies

    N/A; the Salary Range structure only specifies the minimum and maximum salaries available to teachers. Educational attainment is only a factor in determining base salary upon initial hire (see "more information"); after hire, the district does not provide additional pay for educational attainment.

    N/A; the Salary Range structure only specifies the minimum and maximum salaries available to teachers. Educational attainment is only a factor in determining base salary upon initial hire (see "more information"); after hire, the district does not provide additional pay for educational attainment.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    N/A; the Salary Range structure only specifies entry level pay, experienced hire range pay, the midpoint, and the internal range cap. Educational attainment is only a factor in determining initial pay (see "more information").

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2020
    Compensation FAQs
    2018-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
67,591 12%

Duval County Public Schools

 FL

26

  • More information
    Once initial pay is established in the first year of teaching, future salary increases are based on earned performance incentives. In 2022-2023, Highly Effective teachers receive $2,001, Effective teachers receive $1,000.50 and teachers rated less than Effective are not eligible for salary increases. 2022-2023 salary increases are based on 2021-2022 final summative evaluation ratings.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines
130,229 51%

El Paso Independent School District

 TX

24

 57,315 75%

Elk Grove Unified School District

 CA

7

 62,865 54%

Fairfax County Public Schools

 VA

6

 187,797 29%

Forsyth County Schools

 GA

13

 49,346 15%

Fort Bend Independent School District

 TX

14 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    16 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    23 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    22 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Not applicable; teachers do not reach this salary.
76,122 43%

Fort Wayne Community Schools

 IN

19

 29,404 61%

Fort Worth Independent School District

 TX

14 (based on new hire salary schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 25, Sec. II.
  • Past Policies

    18 (based on new hire salary schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    24 (based on new hire salary schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 18, Sec. II.

    25 (based on new hire salary schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 18, Sec. II.

  • State Law
    Not applicable; teachers do not reach this salary.
84,510 86%

Fresno Unified School District

 CA

12

 71,126 87%

Frisco Independent School District

 TX

17 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    21 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    25

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    N/A; new hires are not eligible for this base salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Not applicable; teachers do not reach this salary.
60,182 13%

Fulton County Schools

 GA

12

 94,491 44%

Garland Independent School District

 TX

20 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2.
  • Past Policies

    N/A; new hires are not eligible for this base salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 3.

    N/A; new hires are not eligible for this base salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 0201
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 3.

    N/A; new hires are not eligible for this base salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 3.

  • State Law
    Not applicable; teachers do not reach this salary.
55,987 65%

Granite School District

 UT

5

 66,767 55%

Greenville County Schools

 SC

21

 76,158 48%

Guilford County Schools

 NC

N/A; pay is not differentiated by educational attainment (see "more information")

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • State Law
    Not applicable; teachers do not reach this salary.
72,950 65%

Gwinnett County Public Schools

 GA

13

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    16

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    18 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    21 (based on new hire placement schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Not applicable; Teachers do not reach this base salary.
179,758 53%

Hawaii Department of Education

 HI

8 years if a teacher completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; 11 years if a teacher begins his/her career without completing a State Approved Teacher Education Program but completes it within the first 3 years

  • More information
    A teacher who has not completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program is only eligible for the first 3 steps on the BA, BA+30/MA or BA+45/MA+15 lanes of the salary schedule. Teachers who have completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program start on step 5 of the lane corresponding to their education level. There is a step freeze in 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 (2021-2023 CBA, p. 68, Art. XX.C).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
  • State Law
    8 years if a teacher completed a State Approved Teacher Education Program; 11 years if a teacher begins his/her career without completing a State Approved Teacher Education Program but completes it within the first 3 years
181,278 46%

Henrico County Public Schools

 VA

11

 51,523 46%

Hillsborough County Public Schools

 FL

23 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment on the performance schedule).

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 12, Schedule P.
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines
220,252 59%

Houston Independent School District

 TX

While pay is not differentiated by educational attainment, a teacher will reach a base salary of $68,000 after 11 years of completed experience (based on the placement schedule).

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 19.
  • Past Policies

    While pay is not differentiated by educational attainment, a teacher will reach a base salary of $68,000 after 22 years of completed experience (based on the placement schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 21.

    While pay is not differentiated by educational attainment, a teacher will reach a base salary of $68,000 after 25 years of completed experience (based on the placement schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 21.

    While pay is not differentiated by educational attainment, a teacher will reach a base salary of $68,000 after 25 years of completed experience (based on the placement schedule).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Not applicable; teachers do not reach this salary.
209,772 80%

Howard County Public School System

 MD

4

 57,907 19%

Indianapolis Public Schools

 IN

N/A; the district provides only a salary range, specifying minimum and maximum salary as well as requirements for base pay increases (see "more information").

  • More information
    The district only specifies a salary range, providing the minimum and maximum salary for teachers. Evaluation rating, experience and academic need determine if a teacher is eligible for a base salary increase. Those rated Highly Effective receive $1,290 and those rated Effective receive $1,000. Special education and STEM teachers receive $510. Teachers receive $510 for a year of experience, those with 2-10 years of service in the district receive $420 and those completing 11 or more years of service receive $260. Teachers with a rating of Ineffective or Improvement Necessary are ineligible for a base salary increase. Educational attainment is not a factor in salary determination.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
26,410 65%

Jackson Public Schools

 MS

31

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
  • Past Policies

    N/A; teacher do not reach this base salary

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    N/A; teacher do not reach this base salary

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    N/A; teacher do not reach this base salary

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

  • State Law
    Not applicable: teachers do not reach this base salary.
23,935 100%

Jeffco Public Schools

 CO

10

  • More information
    Teachers rated Highly Effective or Effective will advance on the salary schedule. Probationary teachers will also advance on the salary schedule if they receive a Partially Effective evaluation rating or better in their first two years of teaching. While the salary schedule notes that steps and years of experience do not necessarily align, for our calculations we assumed a teacher would advance a step each year for an Effective or Highly Effective rating.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    District website: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/careers/employee-compensation/licensed-educator-compensation
  • State Law
    Decided at local level
84,631 31%

Jefferson County Public Schools

 KY

12

 97,936 56%

Jefferson Parish Public School System

 LA

N/A; teachers do not reach this base salary.

  • More information
    The salary analysis is based solely on the district's base salary and does not take into account any of the additional earnings via the supplemental pay opportunities for evaluation rating or school and subject area assignments.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 2 (pdf).
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
48,254 61%

Jordan School District

 UT

13

 56,176 21%

Kanawha County Schools

 WV

N/A; teachers do not reach this base salary.

 25,764 51%

Kansas City Public Schools, MO

 MO

18

 14,978 99%

Katy Independent School District

 TX

14 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    23 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    25 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    24 (based on new hire schedule)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Not applicable; teachers do not reach this salary.
79,913 31%

Klein Independent School District

 TX

18 (based on hiring schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 5.
  • Past Policies

    N/A; new hires are not eligible for this base salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    N/A; new hires are not eligible for this base salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 5.

    N/A; the district does not utilize a salary schedule and only publishes the minimum new hire salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1.

  • State Law
    Not applicable; teachers do not reach this salary.
53,328 45%

Knox County Schools

 TN

N/A; teachers do not reach a base salary of $68,000.

 60,854 ND%

Laramie County School District 1

 WY

20

 1,051 37%

Lewisville Independent School District

 TX

19

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    N/A; new hires are not eligible for a base salary of $68,000.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    N/A; new hires are not eligible for this base salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    N/A; new hires are not eligible for this base salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Not applicable; teachers do not reach this salary.
52,218 35%

Little Rock School District

 AR

17

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    N/A; teachers do not reach this base salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    N/A; teachers do not reach this base salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021

    N/A; teachers do not reach this base salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019

  • State Law
    Not applicable; teachers do not reach this base salary.
23,368 72%

Long Beach Unified School District

 CA

4

 72,661 68%

Los Angeles Unified School District

 CA

7

 492,842 79%

Loudoun County Public Schools

 VA

5

 81,906 18%

Manchester School District

 NH

11

 13,452 58%

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

 TN

23

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2021-2023
  • Past Policies

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

    N/A; new hires are not eligible for this base salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2017 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2017-2020

  • State Law
    Not applicable: teachers do not reach this salary.
112,125 ND%

Mesa Public Schools

 AZ

27, assuming the district gives credit for this many years of experience (see "more information")

  • More information
    The district's compensation worksheets do not specify a maximum number of years of experience for which a teacher will get salary credit. A new hire with a MA and no experience earns a salary of $54,500 and earns $500 for each year of experience thereafter; thus, after 27 years of completed experience, a teacher would earn a salary of $68,000. This also assumes a teacher earns only $1,000 for the MA. Teachers with a MA degree receive $1,000 for the degree as well as $65 per graduate credit hour (up to a maximum of 45 credit hours) beyond a BA. Since credit hour requirements for a MA degree vary, NCTQ's MA salary only takes into account the $1,000.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    43, assuming the district gives credit for this many years of experience (see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    44, assuming the district gives credit for this many years of experience (see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    48, assuming the district gives credit for this many years of experience (see "more information")

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 2 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
62,981 55%

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools

 TN

14

 84,667 ND%

Miami-Dade County Public Schools

 FL

N/A; the district only publishes the minimum and maximum salaries and does not utilize a salary schedule. Annual salary increases are based on evaluation rating, in accordance with state law (Florida Statute 1012.22).

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023
    p. 224, App. E, Sec. 3.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines
350,434 69%

Milwaukee Public Schools

 WI

10 (based on new hire salary)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    N/A; new hires are not eligible for this base salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    N/A; new hires are not eligible for this base salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    N/A; new hires are not eligible for this base salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
75,431 77%

Minneapolis Public Schools

 MN

7

 35,580 57%

Mobile County Public Schools

 AL

24

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 40.
  • Past Policies

    N/A; teachers do not reach this base salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 40.

    N/A; teachers do not reach this base salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 41.

    N/A; teachers do not reach this base salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 42.

  • State Law
    Not applicable; teachers do not reach this base salary.
53,967 70%

Montgomery County Public Schools

 MD

6

 162,680 33%

New Haven Public Schools

 CT

10

 20,180 71%

New York City Department of Education

 NY

0 (teachers exceed this base salary in their first year)

 922,935 72%

Newark Public Schools

 NJ

11

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state only requires a minimum salary ($18,500).
35,665 74%

NOLA Public Schools

 LA

N/A; teachers do not reach this base salary.

  • More information
    Answer only reflects salary advancement for years of experience and does not take into account any additional salary earnings for demand or performance. The vast majority of public schools in New Orleans are charter schools, which have autonomy to manage their own compensation policies. As a result, there is not one uniform salary schedule for all public schools in the city. (District website: https://nolapublicschools.com/about/whoweare/governance). Per page 3 (pdf) of the Salary Manual, "NOLA Public Schools Salary Manual is intended to facilitate compensation communications within the district and to serve as a guide for administering salaries."
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 10 (pdf).
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines (see footnote)
4,642 54%

Norfolk Public Schools

 VA

17

 30,087 72%

North East Independent School District

 TX

N/A; teachers do not reach this base salary

  • More information
    A new teacher at the maximum MA salary earns $65,800, inclusive of the $1,800 MA stipend.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    Not applicable; teachers do not reach this salary.
65,186 48%

Northside Independent School District

 TX

24

 106,501 49%

Oakland Unified School District

 CA

9

 36,373 73%

Oklahoma City Public Schools

 OK

N/A; teachers do not reach this base salary.

 37,530 85%

Omaha Public Schools

 NE

17

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    N/A; teachers do not reach this base salary

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    N/A; teachers do not reach this base salary

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    N/A; teachers do not reach this base salary

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    No state policy
53,194 72%

Orange County Public Schools

 FL

N/A; the district only specifies minimum and maximum salaries (see "more information")

  • More information
    While neither the contract nor the salary schedule address state law, after initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. Per the 2022-2023 edition of the 2021-2024 contract (p. 71, Art. XVI.A.2 & 3.), in 2022-2023, teachers rated Effective receive an additional $1,800 and those rated Highly Effective receive an additional $2,425.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines
209,089 52%

Osceola County School District

 FL

N/A; this non-traditional salary schedule utilizes levels, which increase by $50 over the previous level. Annual evaluation rating, not experience, determines the number of levels a teacher advances each year.

  • More information
    In accordance with state law, FL Statute 1012.22, evaluation rating determines level advancement on the salary schedule. Teachers rated Highly Effective in 2021-2022 receive a $1,700 salary increase by advancing 34 levels on the salary schedule, those rated Effective receive a $1,250 increase by advancing 25 levels, and teachers who are "grandfathered" (Professional Service Contract or Continuing Contract status) and rated either Highly Effective or Effective receive a $1,300 increase by advancing 26 levels.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines
68,554 44%

Pasadena Independent School District

 TX

15 (based on schedule for new hires)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 6.
  • Past Policies

    22 (based on schedule for for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 6.

    25 (based on schedule for for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 2 (pdf).

    28 (based on schedule for for new hires)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 2 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Not applicable; teachers do not reach this salary.
53,291 86%

Pasco County Schools

 FL

N/A; new hires are not eligible for this base salary.

 75,048 54%

Pinellas County Schools

 FL

29 (based on new hire placement schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines
100,948 50%

Pittsburgh Public Schools

 PA

8 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment)

  • More information
    The footnote on the salary schedule indicates that Art. 95 addresses advanced study credit. Art. 95 was not revised in the 2020-2024 Tentative Agreement; thus, the information from p. 1, B of the 2017-2020 Tentative Agreement still stands. That agreement notes that there is a single lane for all teachers hired after July 1, 2010, with the top salary step being equal to the top salary step of the grandfathered MA lane. Furthermore, the Fact Finder Report for the 2017-2020 contract indicates that there should be no additional pay for advanced degrees for those hired after 2010 (pp. 1 &2, II: https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Labor-Management-Relations/plrb/fact-finding/2017/Documents/Pittsburgh%20SD%2088-17-30%20W.pdf).
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state only requires a minimum salary ($18,500) and minimum increase for master's degree ($300)..
22,567 96%

Plano Independent School District

 TX

20 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule in the district materials to which we had access; only the minimum salary is noted

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    N/A; NCTQ was unable to locate a salary schedule or salary information in the district materials to which we had access.

    N/A; district does not utilize a salary schedule. However, a teacher will earn this salary prior to reaching maximum salary" (years to maximum salary not specified).

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Not applicable; teachers do not reach this salary.
53,057 32%

Polk County Public Schools

 FL

N/A; new hires are not eligible for a base salary of $68,000.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 5 - 7 (pdf).
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines
105,648 52%

Portland Public Schools, ME

 ME

A teacher who holds a MA and joins the district with no prior experience begins on Lane I, Step 6. If that teacher does not earn 180 salary contact hours in 3 years, s/he will remain in Lane I and will not reach a base salary of $68,000 (all teachers who advance beyond Lane II will eventually reach a base salary of $68,000 but the number of years experience needed to reach this salary will vary). A teacher who holds a MA and joins the district with 19 completed years of experience is placed in Lane IV, Step 1 and will earn a salary that exceeds $68,000 in his/her first year with the district.

  • More information
    While Portland does not utilize a traditional salary schedule, teachers advance one step each year; however, the schedule does not have lanes that correspond with BA, MA or another degree/credit level. To change lanes, teachers must complete a minimum number of years on their current lane and earn a minum number of salary contact hours (SCH). SCH are earned via courses, workshops, learning projects, curriculum development, action research, etc. Advancing from Lane 1 to 2 or Lane 2 to 3 requires 3 years and 180 SCH. Advancing from Lane 3 to 4 or Lane 4 to 5 requires 4 years and 225 SCH.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    August 26, 2022 - August 31, 2025
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • Past Policies

    A teacher who holds a MA and joins the district with no prior experience begins on Lane I, Step 4. If that teacher does not earn 225 salary contact hours, s/he will remain in Lane I and will not reach a base salary of $68,000 (all teachers who advance beyond Lane II will eventually reach a base salary of $68,000 but the number of years experience needed to reach this salary will vary). A teacher who holds a MA and joins the district with 17 completed years of experience is placed in Lane IV, Step 2 and will earn a salary that exceeds $68,000 in his/her first year with the district.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    Contract
    August 26, 2019 - August 25, 2022
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    A teacher who holds a MA and joins the district with no prior experience begins on Lane I, Step 4. If that teacher does not earn 225 salary contact hours, s/he will remain in Lane I and will not reach a base salary of $68,000 (all teachers who advance beyond Lane II will eventually reach a base salary of $68,000 but the number of years experience needed to reach this salary will vary). A teacher who holds a MA and joins the district with 25 completed years of experience is placed in Lane IV, Step 3 and will earn a salary that exceeds $68,000 in his/her first year with the district.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    Contract
    August 26, 2019 - August 25, 2022
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

    A teacher who holds a MA and joins the district with no prior experience begins on Lane I, Step 4. If that teacher does not earn 225 salary contact hours, s/he will remain in Lane I and will not reach a base salary of $68,000 (all teachers who advance beyond Lane II will eventually reach a base salary of $68,000 but the number of years experience needed to reach this salary will vary). A teacher who holds a MA and joins the district with 30 completed years of experience is placed in Lane IV, Step 4 and will earn a salary that exceeds $68,000 in his/her first year with the district.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    Contract
    August 26, 2019 - August 25, 2022
    pp. 18-20, Art. 12.C.
    * District is operating under an expired contract.

  • State Law
    Not applicable; state only requires minimum salary (see footnote).
6,764 52%

Portland Public Schools, OR

 OR

6

 46,924 36%

Prince George's County Public Schools

 MD

6

 132,657 66%

Prince William County Public Schools

 VA

8

  • More information
    Although the district publishes a new hire schedule, their full schedule shows both the new hire placement and the full salary trajectory of a new hire throughout his/her career.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    13

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    14

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    14

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    No state policy
90,843 42%

Providence Public School District

 RI

6

 23,699 85%

Red Clay Consolidated School District

 DE

10

 15,414 ND%

Richmond Public Schools

 VA

21

 24,763 88%

Rochester City School District

 NY

15

 27,044 89%

Round Rock ISD

 TX

29 (based on new hire schedule)

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • Past Policies

    N/A; new hires are not eligible for this base salary

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 1 (pdf).

    N/A; new hires are not eligible for this base salary

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 1 (pdf).

    N/A; new hires are not eligible for this base salary

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 1 (pdf).

  • State Law
    Not applicable; teachers do not reach this salary.
50,387 28%

Sacramento City Unified School District

 CA

9

 42,196 71%

San Antonio Independent School District

 TX

N/A; new hires are not eligible for this base salary.

 48,745 90%

San Bernardino City Unified School District

 CA

1

 48,769 89%

San Diego Unified School District

 CA

7

 102,884 58%

San Francisco Unified School District

 CA

0 (teachers exceed a base salary of $56,000 in their first year with the district)

 52,417 53%

Santa Ana Unified School District

 CA

2

 46,923 84%

School District of Lee County

 FL

N/A; new hires are not eligible for this base salary.

  • More information
    See also the Career Ladder Summary 2022-2023 and the district website: https://www.leeschools.net/our_district/departments/human_resources/compensation_labor_relations/career_ladder

    After initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers receive annual salary increases based on their evaluation rating in the prior year in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.22. Annual contract teachers rated Highly Effective in FY22 received a base salary increase of $1,335 and those rated Effective received a base salary increase of $1,000. All other teachers received a base salary increase of $1,000, and teachers rated Needs Improvement/Developing or Unsatisfactory were not eligible for a performance-based increase. In addition, advancement on the Career Ladder salary schedule (performance-based salary schedule) occurs automatically on an annual basis for eligible employees who have met the requirements to move to the next Career Ladder level. Requirements fall into six categories: mentoring, experience, performance evaluations, professional development, certification, and participation.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025
    p. 51, Art. 10.02.(1) & (2) & p. 62, Art. 10.06.(1).

    * District is operating under a current agreement.
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines
94,410 49%

School District of Manatee County

 FL

N/A; new hires are not eligible for this base salary.

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 1 (pdf).
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines
49,301 52%

School District of Palm Beach County

 FL

20 (based on the new hire placement schedule)

 194,172 59%

School District of Philadelphia

 PA

5

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 3.
  • Past Policies

    6

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    7

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021

    7

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state only requires a minimum salary ($18,500) and minimum increase for master's degree ($300)..
128,647 100%

Seattle Public Schools

 WA

0 (teachers exceed this base salary in their first year)

 55,271 31%

Seminole County Public Schools

 FL

N/A; new hires are not eligible for this base salary

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    Contract
    July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
    p. 52, Art. XX.D & p. 74, App. C.

    * District is operating under an expired contract.
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines
68,269 48%

Sioux Falls School District

 SD

N/A; teachers do not reach this base salary

  • More information
    While there is not a dedicated lane for a teacher with a MA, a teacher holding a MA degree is placed one row beyond where his/her experience warrants. Additionally, an MA degree is a requirement for teachers to advance to certain steps on the schedule.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • State Law
    Decided at local level
24,968 44%

Springfield Public School District, MO

 MO

25

  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    p. 6.
  • Past Policies

    29

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022
    p. 2 (pdf).

    N/A; teachers do not reach this base salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2020 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2020-2021
    p. 2.

    N/A; teachers do not reach this base salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2020
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2020
    p. 2.

  • State Law
    Decided at local level; state only requires minimum salary ($23,000).
25,641 55%

St. Louis Public Schools

 MO

16

 21,814 99%

St. Paul Public Schools

 MN

6

 36,888 66%

Stockton Unified School District

 CA

6

 37,502 74%

Toledo Public Schools

 OH

11

 23,153 12%

Tulsa Public Schools

 OK

N/A; teachers do not reach this base salary

 36,512 82%

Virginia Beach City Public Schools

 VA

23

 68,624 39%

Volusia County Schools

 FL

N/A; new hires are not eligible for this base salary.

  • More information
    For NCTQ's analysis, tiers were translated to years of experience (i.e. Tier A = 0 years of experience; Tier U = 10 years of experience) although in the materials to which NCTQ has access, it is not specified if this is how the tiers work. Additionally, while a new teacher with a BA comes in at the same salary, regardless of years of experience, on the placement schedule, a teacher with a MA receives a higher stipend rate at 3 years' experience or at 6 years' experience.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 7 & 8.
  • State Law
    Decided at local level in accordance with state guidelines
63,223 64%

Wake County School District

 NC

N/A; pay is not differentiated by educational attainment (see "more information").

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • State Law
    Not applicable; teachers do not reach this salary.
161,784 33%

Washoe County Public Schools

 NV

14

 67,113 46%

West Ada School District

 ID

23 (based on new hire placement)

  • More information
    Teachers on the BA+24 and MA lanes must not only meet those educational attainment requirements but they must also possess a Professional Endorsement to be on those lanes. If a teacher has a BA+24 or MA but does not hold a Professional Endorsement then they will be on the BA lane. Step advancement is contingent only on annual negotiations; if negotiated, teachers will advance a step.
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
  • Past Policies

    25 (based on new hire placement)

    Document in effect: July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022
    Salary Schedule
    2021-2022

    N/A; teachers on the Residency and Professional salary rungs do not reach this base salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2019 - June 30, 2021
    Salary Schedule
    2019-2021
    Idaho Statute 33-1201A: https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title33/T33CH12/SECT33-1201A/

    N/A; teachers on the Residency and Professional salary rungs do not reach this base salary.

    Document in effect: July 01, 2018 - June 30, 2019
    Salary Schedule
    2018-2019
    Idaho Statute 33-1201A: https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title33/T33CH12/SECT33-1201A/

  • State Law
    Decided at local level
40,205 22%

Wichita Public Schools

 KS

N/A; teachers with a MA do not reach this base salary.

 48,916 77%

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

 NC

N/A; pay is not differentiated by educational attainment (see "more information").

  • More information
    In accordance with state law (State Board of Education policy LICN-006), teachers are paid on the advanced degree salary schedules if they were paid on that salary schedule prior to the 2014-2015 school year or if they complete an advanced degree for which they completed at least one course prior to August 1, 2013, and would have qualified for the salary supplement pursuant to State Board of Education policy TCP-A-006, as it was in effect on June 30, 2013. 
  • Citation
    Document in effect: July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023

    Salary Schedule
    2022-2023
    pp. 1 & 2 (pdf).

    State Salary Manual
    2022-2023
    p. D-4, Sec. D.I.C.
  • State Law
    Not applicable; teachers do not reach this salary.
54,707 61%