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Pay and Benefits for Teachers

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Top Tier Salaries
PUSD offers salaries that exceed the statewide average.
  • Average PUSD teacher salary: $102,877
  • Beginning teacher salary $67,408
  • Max base salary with advanced degrees: up to $131,482
  • Built-in annual raises tied to experience and continued education
  • Work Year: 185 days compared to some local districts with 186-188 work days
   
 
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Total Compensation: More Than Pay
PUSD's investment in teachers goes far beyond salary. In addition to pay, the district contributes thousands each year for retirement, health coverage, and workplace protections. This total compensation reflects the true cost of supporting our educators and underscores our commitment to attracting and retaining quality teachers.
 
EXAMPLE:
  • Average Salary: $102,877
  • Statutory Contributions (STRS retirement pension, Medicare, Workers Comp, and State Unemployment Insurance): $25,141.39
  • PUSD Health Coverage: $17,250
  • Total Compensation = $145,268
     
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Substantial Stipends & Extra Pay
In addition to their base salary, teachers have opportunities to earn extra pay, including generous stipends - often double what nearby districts provide.
 
Teachers can earn multiple stipends serving different roles, such as:
 
Specialized Teaching Roles:
  • Special Education, Dual Immersion, Pathways: up to $4,718
  • Choir, Dance, Associated Student Body Advisor: up to $6,740
  • FFA, HS Band Director, Yearbook: up to $8,088
 
Athletics:
  • Varsity Coaching: up to $8,088
  • Assistant/JV Coaching: up to $5,662
 
Other Extra Pay Opportunities:
  • SCICON Overnight: $125/night
  • Clubs, Intermediate Sports, Zero-Period, Expanded Learning: $300 - $2,500+
  • Prep Buyout: up to $14,659 for teaching during prep
     
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Growth & Sustainability
  • Negotiated raises for teachers since 2020 total: 21.88%
  • 2024-25 Offer:
  • 1% raise (retroactive to July 1, 2024)
  • Up to 2.5% more in 2025-26 based on funding and professional development participation
  • Increase district contribution for health insurance to $19,500
     
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The Bottom Line
PUSD offers a robust compensation package that combines competitive salaries, generous stipends, exceptional health benefits, and valuable retiree benefits. Our fiscal responsibility ensures these benefits remain sustainable while protecting the jobs and programs our teachers and students depend on - demonstrated by the fact that PUSD has not had layoffs in over a decade.