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

Alongside the extra training posts, 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. 6, 2026

Last March, Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase received an extension that included $109.8 million in guarantees and gave him an average annual salary of $40.3 million, according to Overthecap.com.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

BBC News understands he has been paid his full £87,500 annual salary while suspended for seven months until his departure in March.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

He was long overdue for a rise in rank, but for all his size and bluster, the captain disliked nosing about for promotions and salary increases.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood