New Jersey A2587 raises the minimum salary for full-time teaching staff members to $60,000 or $61,500 for those with a master’s degree or higher.

New Jersey A2587 amends the state's salary schedule for full-time teaching staff members, setting a new minimum salary of $60,000 for all teachers and $61,500 for those with a master’s degree or higher. This change applies to both current and new employees starting from the 2022-2023 school year. The state will cover the difference between the current salary and the new minimum, gradually reducing its contribution over the next five years until it stops entirely in the 2027-2028 school year.

New Jersey A2587 raises the minimum salary for full-time teaching staff members to $60,000 or $61,500 for those with a master’s degree or higher.

New Jersey A2587 amends the state's salary schedule for full-time teaching staff members, setting a new minimum salary of $60,000 for all teachers and $61,500 for those with a master’s degree or higher. This change applies to both current and new employees starting from the 2022-2023 school year. The state will cover the difference between the current salary and the new minimum, gradually reducing its contribution over the next five years until it stops entirely in the 2027-2028 school year.