(This is more than most full-time employees.) Of course, I realize that many people with 40-hour-a-week jobs take work home or work more than their 40 hours. But remember, again, that teachers' contracts aren't actually for 12 months a year. Contracts are usually for 39 weeks, or around 180 days.
The Statistics The annual employment change for all teachers combined is around 5% annually in years 2018-2028. Postsecondary Teachers are expected to see the fastest growth, 11% in years 2018-2028. Employment change for preschool teachers is expected to be around 7% which is slightly faster than the average.
Applications for a Salary Upgrade must be submitted via the Salary Application Portal. You will be prompted to upload proof of the required number of credits.
What happens if a teacher resigns a teaching position before the end of his/her contract? Teachers are required to resign a contract no later than 45 days before the first day of instruction. A district may release a teacher voluntarily after that date, but is not compelled to do so.
The starting salary for a teacher with a master's degree and no prior teaching experience is currently $75,017, or $66,733 for a teacher with a bachelor's degree and no previous teaching experience. On September 14, 2025, these salaries will increase to $77,455 and $68,902, respectively.
Does NYC Public Schools offer retention bonuses? DateAnnual Bonus Amount $700 $1,000 $1,035
On Monday, the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) ratified a five-year contract covering nearly 200,000 public school workers across New York City. The contract, which will last until November 2027, went into effect immediately and is retroactive to September 2022 when the previous contract expired.
NYC Public Schools offers competitive starting salaries based on education and years of teaching experience. The starting salary for a teacher with a master's degree and no prior teaching experience is currently $75,017, or $66,733 for a teacher with a bachelor's degree and no previous teaching experience.
The Teachers of Tomorrow (TOT) Recruitment Incentive Program awards eligible new teachers a one-time $3,400 award for one year of service at a TOT-eligible school, encouraging talented educators to teach where they are most needed.
Earn a competitive salary As of January 2025, the starting salary for new teachers with a bachelor's degree and no teaching experience is $66,733 and $75,017 for those with a master's degree. Salaries are unique for each teacher depending on their educational background and experience.