teacher pay

The school board of Palm Beach County on Wednesday voted to increase teacher salaries by 3.5%, as recommended by an external party.

If voters approve the Nov. 3 referendum, the distribution of the money would be determined through negotiations between union bargaining groups and the school district.

When adjusted for inflation, the average teacher salary decreased by an estimated 4.6% over the past decade, according to a new report.

Florida teachers’ average starting salary increased between 2025 and 2026, although not enough to improve Florida’s nationwide standing, according to data from the National Education Association.

The CTA declared an impasse in November after the district's offer, resulting in the state recommending a 3.5% raise for teachers. The district rejected the special magistrate's recommendation. The lack of resolution on the matter is an "injustice," said the teachers union president.

State level data shows that Florida teachers are being paid 20.4% less than other college-educated workers.

Eligible educators include K-12 teachers, principals, teachers' aides or counselors who spend more than 900 hours at the school during the academic year.

Florida students began returning to classrooms this week amid a teacher and support-staff shortage, with some counties still advertising positions and exploring "creative options" to fill vacancies.

We take a closer look at the state's redistricting maps, while many were focused on the Tallahassee fight with Disney. Broward Teachers Union discusses banned books and raising teachers’ pay. Plus, April is National Poetry Month. We’re hearing ZipOdes from locals.

Teachers' minimum salary will increase to at least $47,000 once DeSantis approves the budget.

A new poll from the nation's largest teachers union finds burnout is widespread, and more educators say they're thinking about leaving.

The proposed $1,000 bonus will go to more than 3,600 principals and nearly 180,000 full-time classroom teachers.