/salaries-benefits Salaries & Benefits en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:07:13 GMT /the-state-of-teaching/2026/teaching-learning/teacher-data-from-50-states-class-sizes-improving-morale-and-how-salaries-stack-up Teachers across the states report that they make a significant amount beyond what they earn teaching. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:07:13 GMT /the-state-of-teaching/2026/teaching-learning/teacher-data-from-50-states-class-sizes-improving-morale-and-how-salaries-stack-up /the-state-of-teaching/2026/teaching-learning/how-much-did-teacher-pay-change-in-30-years-draw-a-line-with-your-best-estimate Can you guess if teacher salaries have generally gone down, up, or stayed about the same? Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:01:00 GMT /the-state-of-teaching/2026/teaching-learning/how-much-did-teacher-pay-change-in-30-years-draw-a-line-with-your-best-estimate /the-state-of-teaching/2026/teaching-learning/teacher-morale-in-2026-five-takeaways See five highlights from EdWeek's annual, national survey of U.S. teachers. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:01:00 GMT /the-state-of-teaching/2026/teaching-learning/teacher-morale-in-2026-five-takeaways /leadership/district-leaders-want-to-retain-talent-they-need-to-look-beyond-just-compensation/2026/02 There are steps K-12 leaders can take to keep teachers and principals in the leadership pipeline, administrators say. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:18:33 GMT /leadership/district-leaders-want-to-retain-talent-they-need-to-look-beyond-just-compensation/2026/02 /teaching-learning/how-much-would-it-cost-states-to-support-parental-leave-for-teachers/2026/01 Two-thirds of states do not guarantee teachers parental leave, a new national study finds. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 23:01:53 GMT /teaching-learning/how-much-would-it-cost-states-to-support-parental-leave-for-teachers/2026/01 /teaching-learning/what-we-know-about-pre-k-teachers-salaries-support-and-more/2025/12 A new RAND report shows how public school pre-K teachers need additional support. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:57:23 GMT /teaching-learning/what-we-know-about-pre-k-teachers-salaries-support-and-more/2025/12 /teaching-learning/should-it-be-normal-for-teachers-to-have-a-second-job-糖心动漫vlog-weigh-in/2025/10 Research has shown that most 糖心动漫vlog work multiple jobs. Teachers shared their reactions in an Education Week Facebook post. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:34:42 GMT /teaching-learning/should-it-be-normal-for-teachers-to-have-a-second-job-糖心动漫vlog-weigh-in/2025/10 /teaching-learning/its-rough-out-here-why-most-teachers-work-a-second-job-and-what-it-means/2025/10 Those with education-related second jobs are more likely to stay than those with non-related gigs. Thu, 09 Oct 2025 20:54:29 GMT /teaching-learning/its-rough-out-here-why-most-teachers-work-a-second-job-and-what-it-means/2025/10 /teaching-learning/states-are-experimenting-with-teacher-pay-again-but-the-focus-isnt-just-test-scores/2025/10 Renewed interest could spur another wave of experiments with teacher pay. Thu, 02 Oct 2025 21:38:04 GMT /teaching-learning/states-are-experimenting-with-teacher-pay-again-but-the-focus-isnt-just-test-scores/2025/10 /leadership/this-district-is-betting-on-a-10k-signing-bonus-for-new-teachers-is-it-enough/2025/08 Teachers are being awarded bonuses of up to $12,000 to join a district that, like its surrounding community, is working to rebuild. Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:59:25 GMT /leadership/this-district-is-betting-on-a-10k-signing-bonus-for-new-teachers-is-it-enough/2025/08 /leadership/whats-fair-pay-for-school-and-district-leaders-and-what-do-they-actually-make/2025/08 Superintendents and principals want about a 20% raise, a new survey finds. Fri, 01 Aug 2025 20:36:31 GMT /leadership/whats-fair-pay-for-school-and-district-leaders-and-what-do-they-actually-make/2025/08 /teaching-learning/what-teachers-think-they-should-make-vs-what-theyre-actually-paid/2025/07 Teachers think they deserve a 25% raise, a new survey finds. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 20:47:09 GMT /teaching-learning/what-teachers-think-they-should-make-vs-what-theyre-actually-paid/2025/07 /policy-politics/the-push-for-a-60k-minimum-salary-for-teachers-has-reached-congress-again/2025/07 Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Edward Markey, D-Mass., have reintroduced education bills that would increase minimum salaries for teachers and the minimum wage for support staff. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:12:34 GMT /policy-politics/the-push-for-a-60k-minimum-salary-for-teachers-has-reached-congress-again/2025/07 /leadership/women-people-of-color-still-underrepresented-in-superintendent-ranks/2025/07 Superintendents are getting younger, earning slightly more, and working longer hours, yet their pay still lags behind inflation, AASA found. Tue, 15 Jul 2025 17:43:05 GMT /leadership/women-people-of-color-still-underrepresented-in-superintendent-ranks/2025/07 /teaching-learning/fewer-teachers-plan-to-quit-but-pay-and-burnout-are-still-major-issues/2025/07 Teachers still feel overworked and underpaid, but some signs suggest things may be slowly improving. Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:14:11 GMT /teaching-learning/fewer-teachers-plan-to-quit-but-pay-and-burnout-are-still-major-issues/2025/07 /teaching-learning/opinion-larry-ferlazzos-6-reasons-why-he-stayed-at-his-school/2025/06 Why leave a high school where the administrators have fostered a supportive environment and made teaching fulfilling? Fri, 13 Jun 2025 04:14:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-larry-ferlazzos-6-reasons-why-he-stayed-at-his-school/2025/06 /leadership/do-districts-have-administrative-bloat-this-state-may-let-the-public-decide/2025/05 A North Carolina bill would require districts to publish the salaries of central-office administrators. Mon, 19 May 2025 19:52:05 GMT /leadership/do-districts-have-administrative-bloat-this-state-may-let-the-public-decide/2025/05 /teaching-learning/average-teacher-pay-increased-again-this-year-sort-of-see-how-your-state-fared/2025/05 Inflation is taking a bite out of teachers' paychecks, according to new state-by-state salary data. Wed, 07 May 2025 20:15:12 GMT /teaching-learning/average-teacher-pay-increased-again-this-year-sort-of-see-how-your-state-fared/2025/05 /teaching-learning/teacher-pay-explained-salary-benefits-and-pensions/2025/04 Learn how teachers are compensated, and the role that states and districts play in setting pay. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 19:31:54 GMT /teaching-learning/teacher-pay-explained-salary-benefits-and-pensions/2025/04 /leadership/9-charts-that-show-the-lasting-effects-of-covid-on-schools/2025/03 Key data on some of the move consequential changes, five years later. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:56:54 GMT /leadership/9-charts-that-show-the-lasting-effects-of-covid-on-schools/2025/03 /the-state-of-teaching/2025/teaching-learning/teacher-morale-is-on-the-upswing-will-it-last/ Education Week recorded a jump in teacher morale. What factors explain the upswing? Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:01:00 GMT /the-state-of-teaching/2025/teaching-learning/teacher-morale-is-on-the-upswing-will-it-last/ /the-state-of-teaching/2025/teaching-learning/teachers-say-these-5-factors-could-boost-their-morale/ Short of a pay raise, here are the things that could improve teachers' morale. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:01:00 GMT /the-state-of-teaching/2025/teaching-learning/teachers-say-these-5-factors-could-boost-their-morale/ /leaders/2025/how-this-hr-director-pushed-for-pay-increases-for-teachers Teachers are getting paid more in the Charleston, S.C. district鈥攖hanks in part to their champion in administration. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/2025/how-this-hr-director-pushed-for-pay-increases-for-teachers /leaders/leadership/a-formula-for-better-teacher-recruitment-and-retention/2025/02 Helping teachers advocate for themselves is key to success. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/leadership/a-formula-for-better-teacher-recruitment-and-retention/2025/02 /teaching-learning/video-will-the-new-law-on-teacher-retirement-benefits-affect-you-heres-how-to-know/2025/01 The Social Security Fairness Act has significant implications for 糖心动漫vlog who live in these 15 states. Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:29:17 GMT /teaching-learning/video-will-the-new-law-on-teacher-retirement-benefits-affect-you-heres-how-to-know/2025/01 The perception coincides with teachers' low levels of job satisfaction. Mon, 13 Jan 2025 15:53:13 GMT /leadership/what-4-new-studies-say-about-how-districts-can-attract-and-retain-teachers/2025/01 New insights on teachers' starting salaries, working conditions, and contract work can help leaders better hire and retain teachers. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 14:21:00 GMT /leadership/what-4-new-studies-say-about-how-districts-can-attract-and-retain-teachers/2025/01 /teaching-learning/thousands-of-teachers-will-get-a-retirement-boost-heres-how-it-works/2025/01 School workers in states where districts don't participate in Social Security are poised to see bigger monthly checks. Mon, 06 Jan 2025 21:48:24 GMT /teaching-learning/thousands-of-teachers-will-get-a-retirement-boost-heres-how-it-works/2025/01 /teaching-learning/many-糖心动漫vlog-across-america-are-on-the-verge-of-a-retirement-benefits-boost/2024/12 A bill removing restrictions on Social Security benefits for some teachers is headed to Biden's desk. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 22:26:49 GMT /teaching-learning/many-糖心动漫vlog-across-america-are-on-the-verge-of-a-retirement-benefits-boost/2024/12 /teaching-learning/an-overwhelming-feeling-of-guilt-why-teachers-dont-take-sick-leave/2024/11 A list of reasons why teachers say working while sick is easier than staying home. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 17:19:26 GMT /teaching-learning/an-overwhelming-feeling-of-guilt-why-teachers-dont-take-sick-leave/2024/11