California Teacher Salaries

California Teacher Salaries have consistently ranked among the top in the nation. There have been slow increases lately, very much in part from rising healthcare costs. However, California teaching salaries have proven to be highly competitive with other professions in California requiring similar levels of education.

The California Teaching Salary Schedules listed below are from two different California School Districts. Examine the California teacher salaries and decide for yourself if such salaries are acceptable for the life you wish to lead.

As you can see below, you can greatly increase your earning potential as a California Teacher if you acquire an advanced degree such as a Master's degree or a Doctorate degree.

** Salaries are from the 2006-2007 Los Angeles Unified School District and 2005-2006 Central Unified School District in Fresno salary schedules

When viewing these numbers, keep in consideration such benefits as full dental, long-term disability and quality health insurance. Secondly, these are salaries based on a 190-day or 10-month work year. We encourage you to explore what each school district has to offer you, also take into consideration the area in which you wish to live and do the math to see if you will be satisfied. Good luck!

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