Virginia Teaching Salaries

Virginia Teaching Salaries have been consistently rising over the past few years. From 2004 to 2005, the average Virginia teaching salary increased 7.1%. An incredible feat considering the rest of America failed to keep pace with the rate of inflation at 2.7%.

This is great news for those considering a career as a Virginia teacher. For motivated individuals, salaries that are competitive with many other professions in Virginia await. However, with the increase in focus on accountability, high Virginia teaching salaries are going to be reserved for those who are highly qualified and able to produce the results Virginia citizens wish to see.

Currently, Virginia educators are giving the tax payers more reason to continue to support the system of public education. The following quote is from a February 6^th 2007 press release from the Virginia Department of Education:
Below are Virginia teaching salaries for a few Virginia School Districts. You can greatly increase your earning potential as a Virginia Teacher if you acquire an advanced degree such as a Master's degree or a Doctorate degree.

** Salaries are from the 2006-2007 Chesapeak Public Schools, Albermarle County Public Schools and 2007-2008 Loudoun County Public Schools

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 182-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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