Salary increases for teachers are discussed across Europe, noting differences between public and private schools and persistent teacher shortages.
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The Lithuanian government has increased teacher salaries by an additional 15.5% in January, on top of previous increases, which the union leader views positively but stresses more effort is needed to make the teaching profession attractive to young people. While the salary increase brings Lithuania closer to the average of other European countries, it still lags behind nations like France and Austria. Salary differences in Lithuania depend on qualifications, workload, and municipality, with private sector salaries ranging from 600 to 1400 euros before taxes. Across Europe, the myth that private schools offer better pay is often false; some sources indicate private school teachers earn less than their public school counterparts, with differences attributed to factors like higher qualifications in the public sector and different employment statuses. In Bulgaria, public sector salaries are slightly higher than in private schools, and the profession has seen a threefold increase in pay over the last decade. Austria provides living subsidies to private school teachers, applying the same salary system as public schools. Conversely, in Poland, private schools sometimes offer better conditions, but struggle to attract new educators. Despite salary increases and efforts to improve the profession’s image, teacher shortages persist in Lithuania, Poland, and Austria, prompting various governmental initiatives to attract and retain specialists.
