salary

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The union also wants to push the annual salary of a starting teacher from $68,695 to $77,670, a 13% jump.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

The government had also offered to cover some out-of-pocket expenses such as exam fees as well as ensuring faster pay progression through the five salary bands that span training.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

So, the syndicates switched to online fraud instead, luring young workers from around the world with attractive salary offers.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Job security is also now a bigger priority than career advancement when evaluating a job offer, although salary remains the top factor, the survey found.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The check for the final week’s salary was not due until the end of the week.

From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater