Morrisey’s teacher pay raise bill now includes locality pay, awaits WV Senate approval

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: March 11, 2026

Words: 404

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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West Virginia teachers could see a pay bump based on where they live after the Senate Finance Committee inserted locality pay requirements into the governor’s hallmark teacher pay raise bill.

Teachers’ potential pay bump would be determined by a calculation that takes into account local and regional median incomes, according to an amendment approved by the committee on Tuesday.

Only 25 counties would qualify for a potential salary enhancement under the locality …

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