Connecticut Teacher Salary Information

Connecticut Teacher Salaries have been among the top Teaching Salaries in the nation for many years. Connecticut citizens and public officials have displayed their support of Connecticut Educators by creating an atmosphere of support.

Below is a list of Connecticut Teaching Salaries for a couple Public School Districts. We encourage you to examine particular Connecticut School District Teacher Salaries and costs of living in the area to decide whether you will be satisfied.

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

** Salaries are from the 2006-2007 Connecticut Teaching salaries for Waterbury Public Schools and Westport Public Schools

Waterbury Public Schools Teaching Salaries

Degree Level Step 1 Teaching Salary Step 6 Teaching Salary
Bachelor's Degree $40,657 $51,909
Master's Degree $43,484 $54,705
Doctorate Degree $49,504 $62,504


Westport Public Schools Teaching Salaries

Degree Level Step 3 Teaching Salary Step 9 Teaching Salary
Bachelor's Degree $41,997 $54,467
Master's Degree $45,126 $58,460


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, take into consideration the area in which you wish to live and do the math to see if you will be satisfied. Good luck!