Teachers' pay varies significantly depending on the country, state, level of experience, and type of teaching position. For example, in the United States in 2025:

• The national average teacher salary is about $74,177 for the 2024-25 school year, which is a 3% increase from the previous year. However, adjusted for inflation, teachers are making about 5% less than they did a decade ago.

• Starting teachers earn on average $46,526 annually, which is lower in real terms compared to 2008-09.

• Salaries differ by state: California teachers average above $100,000, while some states like Mississippi have averages near $47,000-$55,000.

• By teaching level in the U.S.: preschool teachers earn around $46,355, elementary around $49,014, high school about $54,674, and college professors around $57,563 annually.

• Teachers in public schools tend to earn more than those in private schools.

In England, qualified primary and secondary teachers start at around £32,916, with salaries increasing with experience and location, such as higher pay ranges in London reaching up to about £62,496 plus additional allowances for responsibilities.

This illustrates that teacher salaries depend heavily on location, experience, and specific roles within education, with average figures varying widely even within the same country.