Hi,
Can anyone tell me what the average starting salary is for a teacher, as well as the area (state) you live in (because I know it will vary based on cost of living)? Thanks!
2006-07-18 05:19:17 · 5 answers · asked by Jenn B 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
The national average for starting teach salaries is about $29,500.
I live in New Mexico.
If you are fresh out of your 4-year degree, with no prior experience, starting salary in NM is $30,000.
I started with a Master's degree four years ago, and was given an additional $650 for the advanced degree (gross pay $30,650).
Because cost of living is so low here, $30,000 (gross) actually goes quite a bit farther in New Mexico, especially in rural areas. My husband and I are both teachers, and live very comfortably with two teacher salaries (especially now that both kids are in public school themselves so we don't need daycare except on in-service and parent-teacher conference days), including renting a 3-bedroom home in a nicer neighborhood (we're saving to buy our own property).
When you calculate how much your take-home pay is, remember that you're not only dealing with taxes and insurance deductions... you also have professional dues, your state's mandatory retirement fund, etc.
2006-07-18 05:38:25 · answer #1 · answered by spedusource 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Try looking at the site www.salary.com - you can select different areas, living and profession. Good Luck!!
2006-07-18 05:32:07 · answer #2 · answered by scooterx22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where you live. Beware of salary.com - the figures are very often wildly exaggerated.
2006-07-18 18:05:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
35,000 starting in GA with a Bach degree
2006-07-18 07:01:40 · answer #4 · answered by rrfarmer_2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TOO MUCH.
They are all overpaid cry babies.
2006-07-18 11:41:52 · answer #5 · answered by Jenny A 6 · 0⤊ 6⤋