Oh… if there is a particular area you’re interested in teaching in, most districts have their pay scales available on their websites. Unlike most jobs, there is little room for negotiating at the public school level. Salary is based on years of teaching and education.

According to the American Federation of Teachers, beginning teachers with a bachelor’s degree earn an average of $31,704. The estimated average salary of all public elementary and secondary school teachers is $46,597. Private school teachers generally earn less than public school teachers, but may be given other benefits, such as free or subsidized housing.

Teachers can boost their salary in a number of ways. In some schools, teachers receive extra pay for coaching sports and working with students in extracurricular activities. Getting a master’s degree or national certification often results in a raise in pay, as does acting as a mentor. Some teachers earn extra income during the summer by teaching summer school or performing other jobs in the school system.

Should’ve became a teacher.