Alaska has 55 school districts with 500 public schools. Alaska public schools range from large high schools with approximately 2000 students, to small rural schools with less than 20 students. Alaska teacher salaries reflect the economic reality of the individual district, and the need to fairly compensate teachers for their work.
Annual salary for a teacher at step one with a bachelor's degree in the Anchorage school district is $45,931. A teacher with a master's degree at step one will receive an annual salary of $50,926. Teachers at the highest pay level with a doctorate degree will earn an annual salary of $82,306 before benefits and additional salary incentives. The average annual salary for a district will be determined by how many younger teachers are employed versus the number of teachers at the upper levels of the salary scale.
Annual salary for a teacher at step one with a bachelor's degree in the Bering Strait school district is $47,812. A teacher with a master's degree at step one will receive an annual salary of $60,812. Teachers at the highest pay level with a doctorate degree will earn an annual salary of $79,393 before benefits and additional salary incentives. Bering Strait School District employs 185 teachers and 15 school principals.
Annual salary for a teacher at step one with a bachelor's degree in the Fairbanks North Star Borough school district is $44,957. A teacher with a master's degree at step one will receive an annual salary of $49,346. Teachers at the highest pay level will earn an annual salary of $82,306 before benefits and additional salary incentives. Teachers are awarded one step increase for each year of service in public school or nonpublic school experience that is verified and accepted by the Alaska Teachers' Retirement System.
Annual salary for a teacher at step one with a bachelor's degree in the North Slope Borough school district is $54,021. A teacher with a master's degree at step one or bachelor's degree with 36 credits will receive an annual salary of $58,626. Teachers at the highest pay level will earn an annual salary of $86,967 before benefits and additional salary incentives. The city of Barrow, Alaska is the northernmost town in the United States.
Annual salary for a teacher at step one with a bachelor's degree in the Juneau school district is $42,061. A teacher with a master's degree at step one or bachelor's degree with 36 credits will receive an annual salary of $44,795. Teachers at the highest pay level will earn an annual salary of $77,148 before benefits and additional salary incentives. The Juneau School District has seven elementary schools, three middle schools, and three high schools.
