North Carolina teacher pay projected to decline, ranking 46th nationwide

By: Ahmed Jallow

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: April 27, 2026

Words: 479

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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North Carolina is the only state in the country where teacher pay is expected to drop this year, according to a new report from the National Education Association.

The 2026 report ranks North Carolina 46th in the nation for average teacher pay. The state fell three spots from last year.

Average salaries in the state are projected at $59,971 for the 2025-26 school year. That is a decrease from $60,323 the year before. Meanwhile, …

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