Teacher Salary Schedule 2026-2027
Atlanta Public Schools · 2026-2027 · teacher Verified
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| Pay level ＼ Salary step | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7-8 | 9-10 | 11-12 | 13-14 | 15-16 | 17-18 | 19-20 | 21-22 | 23-24 | 25-26 | 27-29 |
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| T4 - Bachelor | $62,434 | $63,206 | $64,274 | $66,844 | $68,852 | $71,949 | $74,106 | $76,327 | $78,618 | $80,977 | $83,410 | $86,187 | $88,386 | $89,114 | $89,826 | $90,545 | $91,270 |
| T5 - Master | $68,776 | $71,043 | $73,172 | $75,875 | $78,153 | $81,673 | $84,122 | $86,646 | $89,247 | $91,924 | $94,680 | $97,844 | $100,388 | $101,148 | $101,957 | $102,774 | $103,596 |
| T6 - Specialist | $77,095 | $80,282 | $82,689 | $85,280 | $87,839 | $91,557 | $94,301 | $97,135 | $100,044 | $103,044 | $106,137 | $109,695 | $112,573 | $113,412 | $114,319 | $115,234 | $116,156 |
| T7 - Doctorate | $85,203 | $89,111 | $91,785 | $94,663 | $97,502 | $101,184 | $104,218 | $107,342 | $110,564 | $113,880 | $117,296 | $121,231 | $124,430 | $125,343 | $126,345 | $127,356 | $128,375 |
Notes
- 202 Days = 191 Duty Days + 11 Paid Holidays.
- APS job classifications are defined by a point factor system based on job duties and responsibilities as verified by the HR Division.
- Salary plans are determined on an annual basis, and salary advancement is not guaranteed.
- Salary increases are determined during the budget process and approved by the Board of Education.
- Positions: Teacher, Master Teacher Leader, & Media Specialist Education/Certification Requirements: Employees seeking certified positions must be eligible for certification before being employed and must maintain certification during employment.
- (Policy/Rule reference: GARD-R(2)) Applicants who do not have a valid Georgia Teacher's certificate should contact the Georgia Professional Standards Commission via the website at www.GAPSC.com or call 404-232-2500 or 800-869-7775.
- It is the employee's responsibility to obtain and maintain a valid teaching certificate.
Official documents
Source: https://www.atlantapublicschools.us
Compiled from public district documents. Always confirm with the official PDF and your HR department before making decisions.