Kentucky Teacher Salary Information

Kentucky Teaching Salaries are pretty much the middle of the road compared to other states across the nation. However, to the benefit of Kentucky teachers, living costs are significantly lower than many other states whose teacher salaries are above Kentucky.

There is significant opportunity for ambitious teachers to advance their salaries. With many school districts struggling to fill shortage areas, loan forgiveness programs have been introduced in many locations.

When contemplating a teaching career in Kentucky, you should certainly take all into consideration, such as various levels of a Kentucky Teacher's Salary depending on advanced degree status, benefits, low costs of living and loan forgiveness programs.

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

** Salaries are from the 2006-2007 Jefferson County Public School District in Kentucky

Jefferson County Public Schools Teaching Salaries

Salary Level Step 0 Teaching Salary Step 6 Teaching Salary Step 14 Teaching Salary
Rank III ( Bachelor's Degree ) $32981 $38,924 $50,134
Rank II (reach this level with a Master's Degree) $37,931 $43,208 $55,080
Rank I (reach this level with a Master's Degree and 60 sem. hours) $42,879 $48,154 $60,027
Doctorate Degree $45,022 $50,297 $62,171


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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