2008-2009 School Year


State Minimum Salary Schedule for Classroom Teachers, Full-Time Librarians, Full-Time Counselors, and Full-Time Nurses (Section 21.402(c), Texas Education Code)

The state base salary schedule is in accordance with the provisions of TEC 21.402 and applies only to classroom teachers, full-time librarians, full-time counselors, and full-time nurses. There is no state minimum salary for any other position.

In no instance may a school district pay classroom teachers, full-time librarians, full-time counselors, or full-time nurses less than the state base salary listed for that individual's years of experience.

Section 21.401 of the Texas Education Code specifies that an educator employed under a 10-month contract must provide a minimum of 187 days of service.

Prepared by the Texas Education Agency for the 2008-2009 School Year
Monthly Salary Based on the Standard 10-Month Contract

Years of
Experience
Credited

Monthly Salary

Annual Salary
(10 month contract)

0

2,732

27,320

1

2,791

27,910

2

2,849

28,490

3

2,908

29,080

4

3,032

30,320

5

3,156

31,560

6

3,280

32,800

7

3,395

33,950

8

3,504

35,040

9

3,607

36,070

10

3,704

37,040

11

3,796

37,960

12

3,884

38,840

13

3,965

39,650

14

4,043

40,430

15

4,116

41,160

16

4,186

41,860

17

4,251

42,510

18

4,313

43,130

19

4,372

43,720

20 & Over

4,427

44,270

 

Joseph W.Mezher, Program Director

Texas Education Agency (TEA)

May 15, 2008