West Virginia Teacher's Salary

West Virginia Teacher’s Starting Salary for the 2022 to 2023 school year is between $36,695 and $45,743 for a beginning teacher with a bachelor’s degree and no experience.

Teachers in West Virginia earn an average salary of $50,315 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 West Virginia. Do you teach for 10 or 12 months? Do you give training or Coach? All these factors determine the salary of a West Virginia State teacher. Below you will find a list of School Districts in West Virginia; click on the one you want to know the realistic teacher salary.

Putnam County has the highest starting Salary in West Virginia State at $45,743. This is 24% more than Fayette County $36,695, with the lowest starting salary on our list. However, Fayette County has the most significant pay bump for a master’s degree in the first year at $3,289, while Putnam County has the lowest raise for a master’s in the first year at $2,146.With a Doctorate, your best option is Putnam County. Because it has the highest starting salary for a Ph.D. at $50,889. Kanawha County has the lowest Starting salary for a Ph.D. at $45,400

West Virginia Teacher Salary Chart:

2023	Bachelors	Masters	Doctorate
Putnam County	$45,743	$47,889	$50,889
Jefferson County	$44,290	$47,102	$50,703
Cabell County	$42,466	$45,482	$49,140
Berkeley County	$41,868	$44,758	$48,497
Wood County	$41,587	$44,455	$48,128
Raleigh County	$41,505	$44,317	$47,918
Kanawha County	$41,474	$44,472	$45,400
Harrison County	$39,105	$41,877	$45,478
Marion County	$39,095	$41,867	$49,342
Fayette County	$36,695	$39,984	$42,541

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.