An independent teacher pay reference
Your next step.
Your next salary.
Compare teacher pay by state, district, experience and education. Go straight to the official schedule.
Find your state
Start with your state
State directoryChoose a state to compare districts and find the schedule you need.
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The national picture
One profession.
Many pay schedules.
Teacher pay is best understood at the district level. Start with the school year, then compare the same education lane and experience step.
National salary figures are awaiting verified source data.
Read the schedule with confidence
Follow the row. Find your lane.
Match the school year
A new agreement can change the figures. Check the year before comparing districts.
Find your experience step
Use the district’s credited-service rules to locate the right row.
Choose your education lane
Look for your degree and any required graduate credits, then confirm with the official schedule.
Frequently asked questions
How do I read a teacher salary schedule?
Find the row for your credited experience or step, then the column for your education level. Read the district’s placement rules alongside the table; a step does not always equal a year of experience.
Where is the official salary PDF?
Every published district guide links directly to the official schedule or the district page that hosts it.
Are these salaries take-home pay?
Salary schedules generally show base pay before taxes and deductions. Benefits, stipends, extra duties and contract length can affect total compensation. Confirm the terms in the linked official schedule.