To keep great educators, Indiana must go beyond starting pay

By: Jennifer Smith-Margraf

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: June 15, 2026

Words: 533

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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Indiana has made progress in raising teacher pay in recent years. Educators and local school districts have worked together to prioritize salaries, and today, the average teacher pay in our state exceeds $60,000.

That progress matters, but it is not enough.

New data from the National Education Association show that Indiana is not keeping pace with other states. Despite recent increases in pay, Indiana ranks 38th in the nation in average teacher salary and …

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