To mark World Teachers’ Day on Thursday 5 October, the European Commission’s Eurydice network published its annual report on the salaries of teachers and school heads.
The study reveals major income disparities in Europe, not only at the start of their careers, but also in terms of “the potential for salaries to increase throughout their career”. Generally speaking, it notes that at the start of their careers, pre-primary teachers tend to earn less, while secondary school teachers...