| Average teacher salaries (A.R.S. §15-903.E) |
| 1. Average salary of all teachers employed in FY 2026 (budget year) |
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|
$ |
70,327 |
| 2. Average salary of all teachers employed in FY 2025 (prior year) |
|
$ |
68,930 |
| 3. Increase in average teacher salary from the prior year |
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|
$ |
1,397 |
| 4. Percentage increase |
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|
|
|
2% |
| Comments on average salary calculation (Optional): The average salary information for FY2026 only reflects base salary amounts for teachers at the end of the fiscal year. Teachers have the opportunity to earn additional compensation through a performance-based plan. |