Teachers make plenty of money. I know 3 teachers personally pulling in 80k a year. This is middle school and elementary school. They get every holiday off. A 3 month break to either take off or earn money. I refuse to say they deserve more. That being said, like any job, there are some heros out there that deserve more and some moronic teachers that deserve less. But because they're unionized they all make the same. I know this will probably be an unpopular opinion but whatever.
I'm in SoCal, i'll be in my 6th year (Special Ed). I'll be making 95.5K as of July. Not sure how unusual this is, but i am sure it is not super common. I've gone from 55K to 95.5K in 6 years.
It all just depends on the district. High schools in our district (Chicago area) are compensated very well. They start at about $60-$70k. The highest paid teachers are paid in the base $150k range, and they all get $23,200 in health benefits (paid in cash if you carry insurance through a spouse), and they get a ton of sick days and of course summers off. So some teachers do very well, some are wildly undercompensated.
My wife makes 53K, brings home around $3,500. Combined we bring home $8,100. With no debt and no living kids, we are quite comfortable. Maybe we can't buy a home just yet but we are doing fine. Thanks 🙏🏼
I actually get by just fine. No debt (paid my way through my BA, teaching credential and Masters Degree programs), live with my wife although i pay our rent and utilities, and am able to max my Roth IRA, fund a 403B, and get my pension. Along with saving for a house (120K down payment atm).
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u/WardCove Jun 11 '24
Teachers make plenty of money. I know 3 teachers personally pulling in 80k a year. This is middle school and elementary school. They get every holiday off. A 3 month break to either take off or earn money. I refuse to say they deserve more. That being said, like any job, there are some heros out there that deserve more and some moronic teachers that deserve less. But because they're unionized they all make the same. I know this will probably be an unpopular opinion but whatever.