Georgia Teacher Salary Information
Gathering information is the first step toward making an educated decision for your future.
We recommend thoroughly examining the following salary information for Georgia's educators. We firmly believe Georgia's teacher salaries are highly competitive and are on the rise. Keep in mind that the following salaries are state salary rates without the addition of local supplements through district funding. Local supplements will boost these numbers anywhere from $3,000 to $8,000+ per year! ** Salaries are from the Georgia Department of Education Statistics - 2006
T-4: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree
| Certification Type |
Step 1 Salary |
Step 6 Salary |
| Initial T-4 Certification |
$28,767 |
$28,767 |
| Professional T-4 Certification |
$30,441 |
$37,236 |
T-5: Minimum of a Master's degree
| Initial T-5 Certification |
$32,420 |
$39,657 |
| Professional T-5 Certification |
$35,007 |
$42,820 |
T-6: Minimum of an Education Specialist degree
| Initial T-6 Certification |
$37,282 |
$45,604 |
| Professional T-6 Certification |
$39,558 |
$48,388 |
T-7: Minimum of a Doctorate degree
| Initial T-7 Certification |
$42,129 |
$51,532 |
| Professional T-7 Certification |
$43,909 |
$53,709 |
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!
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