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Indiana Teacher’s Salary

Indiana Teacher’s Starting Salary for the 2022 to 2023 school year is between $40,000 and $48,000 for a beginning teacher with a bachelor’s degree and no experience.  

Teachers in Indiana earn an average salary of $54,126 a year, But a realistic number that a teacher makes depends on many factors; years of service within the school district is the most significant factor. And a close second is the degree level; after that, it depends on where you work in Indiana. Do you teach for 10 or 12 months? Do you give training or Coach? All these factors determine the salary of an Indiana State teacher. Below you will find a list of School Districts in Indiana; click on the one you want to know the realistic teacher salary.

Perry Township has the highest starting Salary in Indiana State at $48,000. This is 20% more than Evensville Van Der Burg’s 40,000, with the lowest starting salary on our list. However, Hamilton Southern has the most significant pay bump for a master’s degree in the first year at $6,772, while Fort Wayne has the lowest raise for a master’s in the first year at $289. With a Doctorate, your best option is Hamilton Southeastern. Because it has the highest starting salary for a Ph.D. at $53,838, this is the Second most significant increase at $9,764. Evensville has the lowest Starting salary for a Ph.D. at $41,500  because of one of the smallest increases for a Doctorate at $1,500.

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Indiana Teacher Salary Chart:

2023BachelorsMastersDoctorate
Perry Township$48,000$48,990$48,990
Hamilton Southeastern$44,074$50,846$53,838
Fort Wayne$43,998$44,287$44,287
Carmel Clay$42,869$47,097$53,211
Evansville Van Der Burg$40,000$41,500$41,500

What’s more, the job market for teachers is substantial.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that jobs as school teachers will grow by 20% through 2026. Please consider that many colleges and universities offer tuition reimbursement programs to attract prospective college graduates who majored in education. Check with your local school district to learn more about their teacher salary policies and what kinds of scholarships are available to prospective students who plan on becoming a teacher one day.

How Much Does a Teacher Make in Your District?

Please see the Salary Schedule by District below; if you can’t find yours, we are probably working on it and will post it soon.