How much are they paid!?

Question

ok so i have a few carrer questions. first of all say i want to become a teacher for elementry school, what education do i take, like what courses in university and things. also i want to know how much will i make in my first year and also will my pay increse each year by how much, pls and thank you

Answer 1

I may be wrong with the exact number, it's changed recently, but teacher's start off with $32,000 where I live.  I've been teaching for almost 7 years and make $43,000.  You do need to have a bachelor's degree (in my county) and some places may require you to earn a master's.  Mine pays for it, but you have to get a master's.  It just depends on the county and state that you want to teach.  Websites give a lot of information.  Try to look up a couple of school districts websites and look under jobs.

Answer 2

In the Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (and suburbs) area starting pay is about $43,000 before taxes if you have your Bachelor's degree.  It's nice because in Texas there are no state income taxes.  Then it goes up a bit each year.  Also, they offer a stipend of a couple thousand dollars (for the first year, I believe) if you teach something that is in demand, for example math, science, or bilingual spanish.  The demand for teachers is strong here.

Answer 3

The amount you are paid depends on the school district. My school district starts at $37,000 for teachers with a Bachelor's degree. Each year, the teachers' union bargains with the school board for a raise, which is typically a standard of living increase.