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Originally Posted by Resurrection
Teachers should be highly trained, highly paid. It should be a sought after position. It's such an important job.
Kudos to teachers.
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Teachers in AB probably peak at $110-120k per year if you include the value of the pension. They also start around $60k.
So, its hard to argue they aren't well remunerated. Especially when you consider (1) the time-off (2) the bachelor degrees most teachers have (generally arts and science) aren't highly valued in the private sector (3) the fact that they're somewhat immune to the business cycle.
So, sure...its an important job. And its hard work. But it also comes with a pretty nice package. So, the question of "are they overpaid" has to take that all into context.
Im a big believe that teachers comp should be in line with (1) teachers elsewhere in the country, with a COL adjustment and (2) in line with similar work and hours in the private sector.
I have no idea what the answer to (2) is, but on the first issue - Alberta teachers are paid significantly more than teachers in other provinces. So, are they going to get a big raise when the province faces at $10b deficit. I doubt it.