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National Council on Teacher Quality. (2018). Custom report. Teacher Contract Database. [Data set].
Retrieved from: https://www.nctq.org/contract-database/report?reportId=10627045
| District Name | State | Type of salary schedule | Student Enrollment | Free/Reduced Lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Montgomery County Public Schools |
MD |
Traditional salary schedule (step and lane) |
162,680 | 33% |
Prince George's County Public Schools |
MD |
Traditional salary schedule (step and lane) |
132,657 | 66% |
Annual salary for a first year teacher with a bachelor's degree
Graph reflects data for 2018-2019 salaries. If there was a salary range, the graph reflects the lowest salary in the range.Methodology for Annual salary for a first year teacher with a bachelor's degree
Longevity pay is only included if it is noted on the salary schedule document. If there are multiple salary schedules for teachers based on length of work year, NCTQ uses the schedule which best applies to general teachers (generally the shortest length of work year that still makes a full school year). NCTQ assumes that steps and years of experience align (i.e., that a teacher advances a step each year), unless there is evidence of a salary freeze or the district provides clear evidence that years of experience and step do not align.
| District Name | State | Annual salary for a first year teacher with a bachelor's degree | Student Enrollment | Free/Reduced Lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Montgomery County Public Schools |
MD |
$49,013
|
162,680 | 33% |
Prince George's County Public Schools |
MD |
$47,781 |
132,657 | 66% |
Annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree after 5 years of experience
Graph reflects data for 2018-2019 salaries. If there was a salary range, the graph reflects the lowest salary in the range. The "other" category captures districts where it's not possible to predict salary at 5 years.Methodology for Annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree after 5 years of experience
The responses here reflect salary at step 6. Longevity pay is only included if it is noted on the salary schedule document. If there are multiple salary schedules for teachers based on length of work year, NCTQ uses the schedule which best applies to general teachers (generally the shortest work year that still makes a full school year). NCTQ assumes that steps and years of experience align (i.e., that a teacher advances a step each year), unless there is evidence of a salary freeze or the district provides clear evidence that years of experience and step do not align.
| District Name | State | Annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree after 5 years of experience | Student Enrollment | Free/Reduced Lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Montgomery County Public Schools |
MD |
$56,479
|
162,680 | 33% |
Prince George's County Public Schools |
MD |
$55,392 |
132,657 | 66% |
Annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree after 10 years of experience
Methodology for Annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree after 10 years of experience
The responses here reflect salary at step 11 (or step minus one if pay maxes out prior to step 11). Longevity pay is only included if it is noted on the salary schedule document. If there are multiple salary schedules for teachers based on length of work year, NCTQ uses the schedule which best applies to general teachers (generally the shortest length of work year that still makes a full school year). NCTQ assumes that steps and years of experience align (i.e., that a teacher advances a step each year), unless there is evidence of a salary freeze or the district provides clear evidence that years of experience and step do not align.
| District Name | State | Annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree after 10 years of experience | Student Enrollment | Free/Reduced Lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Montgomery County Public Schools |
MD |
$65,691 (teachers with a BA reach maximum salary in 9 years) |
162,680 | 33% |
Prince George's County Public Schools |
MD |
$64,214 |
132,657 | 66% |
Maximum annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree
Methodology for Maximum annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree
Longevity pay is only included if it is noted on the salary schedule document. If there are multiple salary schedules for teachers based on length of work year, NCTQ uses the schedule which best applies to general teachers (generally the shortest length of work year that still makes a full school year). NCTQ assumes that steps and years of experience align (i.e., that a teacher advances a step each year), unless there is evidence of a salary freeze or the district provides clear evidence that years of experience and step do not align.
| District Name | State | Maximum annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree | Student Enrollment | Free/Reduced Lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Montgomery County Public Schools |
MD |
$65,691
|
162,680 | 33% |
Prince George's County Public Schools |
MD |
$64,214 |
132,657 | 66% |
Annual salary for a first year teacher with a master's degree
Methodology for Annual salary for a first year teacher with a master's degree
Longevity pay is only included if it is noted on the salary schedule document. If there are multiple salary schedules for teachers based on length of work year, NCTQ uses the schedule which best applies to general teachers (generally the shortest length of work year that still makes a full school year). NCTQ assumes that steps and years of experience align (i.e., that a teacher advances a step each year), unless there is evidence of a salary freeze or the district provides clear evidence that years of experience and steps do not align.
| District Name | State | Annual salary for a first year teacher with a master's degree | Student Enrollment | Free/Reduced Lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Montgomery County Public Schools |
MD |
$53,997
|
162,680 | 33% |
Prince George's County Public Schools |
MD |
$52,679 |
132,657 | 66% |
Annual salary for a teacher with a master's degree after 5 years of experience
Methodology for Annual salary for a teacher with a master's degree after 5 years of experience
The responses here reflect salary at step 6. Longevity pay is only included if it is noted on the salary schedule document. If there are multiple salary schedules for teachers based on length of work year, NCTQ uses the schedule which best applies to general teachers (generally the shortest work year that still makes a full school year). NCTQ assumes that steps and years of experience align (i.e., that a teacher advances a step each year), unless there is evidence of a salary freeze or the district provides clear evidence that years of experience and steps do not align.
| District Name | State | Annual salary for a teacher with a master's degree after 5 years of experience | Student Enrollment | Free/Reduced Lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Montgomery County Public Schools |
MD |
$63,858
|
162,680 | 33% |
Prince George's County Public Schools |
MD |
$61,069 |
132,657 | 66% |
Annual salary for a teacher with a master's degree after 10 years of experience
Methodology for Annual salary for a teacher with a master's degree after 10 years of experience
The responses here reflect salary at step 11 (or step minus one if pay maxes out prior to step 11). Longevity pay is only included if it is noted on the salary schedule document. If there are multiple salary schedules for teachers based on length of work year, NCTQ uses the schedule which best applies to general teachers (generally the shortest length of work year that still makes a full school year). NCTQ assumes that steps and years of experience align (i.e., that a teacher advances a step each year), unless there is evidence of a salary freeze or the district provides clear evidence that years of experience and steps do not align.
| District Name | State | Annual salary for a teacher with a master's degree after 10 years of experience | Student Enrollment | Free/Reduced Lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Montgomery County Public Schools |
MD |
$77,136 |
162,680 | 33% |
Prince George's County Public Schools |
MD |
$70,797 |
132,657 | 66% |
Maximum annual salary for a teacher with a master's degree
Methodology for Maximum annual salary for a teacher with a master's degree
Longevity pay is only included if it is noted on the salary schedule document. If there are multiple salary schedules for teachers based on length of work year, NCTQ uses the schedule which best applies to general teachers (generally the shortest length of work year that still makes a full school year). NCTQ assumes that steps and years of experience align (i.e., that a teacher advances a step each year), unless there is evidence of a salary freeze or the district provides clear evidence that years of experience and steps do not align.
| District Name | State | Maximum annual salary for a teacher with a master's degree | Student Enrollment | Free/Reduced Lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Montgomery County Public Schools |
MD |
$102,407
|
162,680 | 33% |
Prince George's County Public Schools |
MD |
$89,685 |
132,657 | 66% |
Average difference between the master's and bachelor's salary
Methodology for Average difference between the master's and bachelor's salary
The average difference is calculated across 30 years (step 31), regardless of the length of the BA and MA lanes on the salary schedule. NCTQ assumes that steps and years of experience align (i.e., that a teacher advances a step each year), unless there is evidence of a salary freeze or the district provides clear evidence that years of experience and steps do not align.
| District Name | State | Average difference between the master's and bachelor's salary | Student Enrollment | Free/Reduced Lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Montgomery County Public Schools |
MD |
$22,794 |
162,680 | 33% |
Prince George's County Public Schools |
MD |
$16,229 |
132,657 | 66% |
Number of completed years of experience for a teacher with a bachelor's and/or master's degree to reach maximum salary
Graph reflects 2018-2019 salary data. The "other" category is comprised of districts without a salary schedule; where experience is only one factor in salary advancement; where years to maximum salary is different for BA and MA; etc.Methodology for Number of completed years of experience for a teacher with a bachelor's and/or master's degree to reach maximum salary
The responses here reflect the number of steps minus one it takes to reach maximum salary (i.e., there are no further salary increases) in the BA and MA lanes. If a salary schedule has the same maximum salary for Steps 25-30 our answer will be year 24, despite the fact that the schedule itself lists the same salary until step 30. Additionally, the answer given assumes no step freezes. NCTQ assumes that steps and years of experience align (i.e., that a teacher advances a step each year), unless the district provides clear evidence that years of experience and steps do not align.
| District Name | State | Number of completed years of experience for a teacher with a bachelor's and/or master's degree to reach maximum salary | Student Enrollment | Free/Reduced Lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Montgomery County Public Schools |
MD |
Bachelor's lane: 9; Master's lane: 24 |
162,680 | 33% |
Prince George's County Public Schools |
MD |
Bachelor's lane: 10; Master's lane: 18 |
132,657 | 66% |
Maximum annual salary available with required education and experience
Graph is not active. Graph reflects data for 2016-2017 salaries. If there is a salary range, the graph reflects the maximum salary. The "other" category reflects districts that do not specify a maximum salary.Methodology for Maximum annual salary available with required education and experience
The responses here reflect the number of steps minus one it takes to reach maximum salary (i.e., there are no further salary increases). Longevity pay is only included if it is noted on the salary schedule document. If there is stipend pay for an advanced degree, we calculate maximum salary by adding the stipend for the highest degree (typically PhD) to the highest salary available on the highest lane on the schedule, unless the district has otherwise specified how the stipend is paid. If there are multiple salary schedules for teachers based on length of work year, NCTQ uses the schedule which best applies to general teachers (generally the shortest length of work year that still makes a full school year). NCTQ assumes that steps and years of experience align (i.e., that a teacher advances a step each year), unless there is evidence of a salary freeze or the district provides clear evidence that years of experience and steps do not align.
| District Name | State | Maximum annual salary available with required education and experience | Student Enrollment | Free/Reduced Lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Montgomery County Public Schools |
MD |
$109,449 with a MA+60 after 24 years of completed experience.
|
162,680 | 33% |
Prince George's County Public Schools |
MD |
$103,819 with a PhD after 18 years of completed experience. |
132,657 | 66% |
Number of lanes or stipend amounts based on advanced degrees or credit attainment
Methodology for Number of lanes or stipend amounts based on advanced degrees or credit attainment
| District Name | State | Number of lanes or stipend amounts based on advanced degrees or credit attainment | Student Enrollment | Free/Reduced Lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Montgomery County Public Schools |
MD |
4: BA, MA, MA+30, MA+60 |
162,680 | 33% |
Prince George's County Public Schools |
MD |
6: BA, BA+30, BA+45/MA, MA+30, MA+60, PhD |
132,657 | 66% |
Average percent increase in pay for each additional year of experience
Methodology for Average percent increase in pay for each additional year of experience
This question is calculated using the formula (step 2 - step 1) / step 1 for each step of the salary schedule. All responses are then averaged across both the bachelor's and master's lanes (i.e., there is only 1 average that accounts for both lanes). When the BA lane reaches its maximum salary (i.e., there are no further salary increases) earlier than the MA lane, we will calculate the average increase through the year at which the BA salary maxes out. We do not include the year in which the BA salary maxes out until the year in which the MA salary maxes out, since this increase is 0%. NCTQ assumes that steps and years of experience align (i.e., that a teacher advances a step each year), unless there is evidence of a salary freeze or the district provides clear evidence that years of experience and steps do not align.
| District Name | State | Average percent increase in pay for each additional year of experience | Student Enrollment | Free/Reduced Lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Montgomery County Public Schools |
MD |
2.9% |
162,680 | 33% |
Prince George's County Public Schools |
MD |
3.0% |
132,657 | 66% |
Average annual adjustment in pay for cost of living and other factors
Methodology for Average annual adjustment in pay for cost of living and other factors
This question matches step for step between the current and previous year. The following formula is used (current year - previous year)/previous year. The formula is used for each step and is then averaged across both the bachelor's and master's lanes (i.e., there is only 1 average that accounts for both lanes). When the BA lane reaches its maximum salary (i.e., there are no further salary increases) earlier than the MA lane, we will calculate the average COLA through the year at which the BA salary maxes out and the year the MA salary maxes out. We do not look at the years in the BA column after the salary maxes out. NCTQ assumes that steps and years of experience align (i.e., that a teacher advances a step each year), unless there is evidence of a salary freeze or the district provides clear evidence that years of experience and steps do not align.
| District Name | State | Average annual adjustment in pay for cost of living and other factors | Student Enrollment | Free/Reduced Lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Montgomery County Public Schools |
MD |
0%
|
162,680 | 33% |
Prince George's County Public Schools |
MD |
0% |
132,657 | 66% |
Average total change in salary, including experience, cost of living, and other factors
Methodology for Average total change in salary, including experience, cost of living, and other factors
This question does not match step for step between the current and previous year, rather it looks at step 2 in the current year and step 1 in the previous year. The following formula is used (step 2 from current year - step 1 from previous year / step 1 from previous year. The formula is used for each step and is then averaged across both the bachelor's and master's lanes (i.e., there is only 1 average that accounts for both lanes). When the BA lane reaches its maximum salary (i.e., there are no further salary increases) earlier than the MA lane, we will calculate the average COLA and increase through the year at which the BA salary maxes out and the year at which the MA salary maxes out. We do not look at the years in the BA column after the salary maxes out. NCTQ assumes that steps and years of experience align (i.e., that a teacher advances a step each year), unless there is evidence of a salary freeze or the district provides clear evidence that years of experience and steps do not align.
| District Name | State | Average total change in salary, including experience, cost of living, and other factors | Student Enrollment | Free/Reduced Lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Montgomery County Public Schools |
MD |
2.9%
|
162,680 | 33% |
Prince George's County Public Schools |
MD |
3.0% |
132,657 | 66% |
Years of service required for longevity bonuses
Methodology for Years of service required for longevity bonuses
| District Name | State | Years of service required for longevity bonuses | Student Enrollment | Free/Reduced Lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Montgomery County Public Schools |
MD |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |
162,680 | 33% |
Prince George's County Public Schools |
MD |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
|
132,657 | 66% |
Salary for uncertified teachers
Methodology for Salary for uncertified teachers
Uncertified refers to emergency or provisional certificates, and we are looking to determine whether there is a difference in pay when teachers with these types of certifications are allowed to be the teacher of record.
| District Name | State | Salary for uncertified teachers | Student Enrollment | Free/Reduced Lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Montgomery County Public Schools |
MD |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |
162,680 | 33% |
Prince George's County Public Schools |
MD |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
|
132,657 | 66% |
Additional compensation for prior work experience
Methodology for Additional compensation for prior work experience
| District Name | State | Additional compensation for prior work experience | Student Enrollment | Free/Reduced Lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Montgomery County Public Schools |
MD |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents |
162,680 | 33% |
Prince George's County Public Schools |
MD |
Trades and industry teachers may receive credit for work experience, but it must be approved by the Superintendent. |
132,657 | 66% |
Number of completed years of experience to reach a base salary of $56,000 with a bachelor's degree
Methodology for Number of completed years of experience to reach a base salary of $56,000 with a bachelor's degree
The responses here reflect the number of steps minus one it takes to reach a salary of $56,000 in the BA lane. NCTQ assumes that steps and years of experience align (i.e., that a teacher advances a step each year), unless there is evidence of a salary freeze or the district provides clear evidence that years of experience and steps do not align. $56,000 is the median salary for individuals in the US with a BA, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For more information on why this matters, see NCTQ's publication Smart Money: What teachers make, how long it takes, and what it buys them.
| District Name | State | Number of completed years of experience to reach a base salary of $56,000 with a bachelor's degree | Student Enrollment | Free/Reduced Lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Montgomery County Public Schools |
MD |
5 |
162,680 | 33% |
Prince George's County Public Schools |
MD |
6 |
132,657 | 66% |
Number of completed years of experience to reach a base salary of $68,000 with a master's degree
Methodology for Number of completed years of experience to reach a base salary of $68,000 with a master's degree
The responses here reflect the number of steps minus one it takes to reach a salary of $68,000 in the MA lane. NCTQ assumes that steps and years of experience align (i.e., that a teacher advances a step each year), unless there is evidence of a salary freeze or the district provides clear evidence that years of experience and steps do not align. $68,000 is the median salary for individuals in the US with an MA, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For more information on why this matters, see NCTQ's publication Smart Money: What teachers make, how long it takes, and what it buys them.
| District Name | State | Number of completed years of experience to reach a base salary of $68,000 with a master's degree | Student Enrollment | Free/Reduced Lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Montgomery County Public Schools |
MD |
7 |
162,680 | 33% |
Prince George's County Public Schools |
MD |
9 |
132,657 | 66% |