Teachers typically get paid either bi-weekly (every two weeks) or monthly, depending on their school district or employer. Many teachers receive paychecks every other week during the school year, often on Fridays or Thursdays if direct deposit is set up
. Some districts pay teachers twice a month, such as on the 15th and last day of the month, while others pay once a month, commonly around the 15th, 20th, or last working day of the month
. Regarding the annual pay schedule, most teachers are paid on a 10-month schedule corresponding to the school year, meaning they receive paychecks only during the months they teach and not during the summer break
. However, many districts offer an option to spread the same annual salary over 12 months, resulting in smaller but consistent paychecks throughout the entire year, including summer
. This 12-month pay option helps teachers avoid a summer paycheck gap and better manage their finances year-round
. In summary:
- Pay frequency: Usually bi-weekly or monthly.
- Pay schedule: Often 10 months (school year only) or optionally 12 months (spread over the whole year).
- Summer pay: Depends on the pay schedule chosen; 10-month pay means no paychecks in summer, 12-month pay means steady pay year-round.
This variety depends on the school district's policies and teacher preferences
