West Virginia SB516 raises the state minimum salary for teachers to $50,000 starting in school year 2026-2027.

West Virginia SB516 amends the state minimum salary schedule for teachers, setting a new baseline salary of $50,000 for all teachers starting in school year 2026-2027. The bill also provides an additional $2,000 annual salary increase for all teachers. Furthermore, it offers a minimum salary increase of $1,200 for teachers who provide math instruction and special education services. The bill details specific additional amounts for teachers based on their certification or classification of training and years of experience.

West Virginia SB516 raises the state minimum salary for teachers to $50,000 starting in school year 2026-2027.

West Virginia SB516 amends the state minimum salary schedule for teachers, setting a new baseline salary of $50,000 for all teachers starting in school year 2026-2027. The bill also provides an additional $2,000 annual salary increase for all teachers. Furthermore, it offers a minimum salary increase of $1,200 for teachers who provide math instruction and special education services. The bill details specific additional amounts for teachers based on their certification or classification of training and years of experience.