Competitive Pay
Competitive Pay
To support students by recruiting and retaining the excellent teachers, support staff, and administrators who serve as the foundation of our schools, more than nine out of every ten dollars generated by the millage will be dedicated to competitive pay.
Salary Supplements
School district staff proposes salary supplements of:
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~$6,000 each year for teachers
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~$3,000 each year for support staff
Teacher & Staff Pay Matters
Teacher pay matters because great schools depend on great people.
Florida currently ranks 50th nationally in average teacher salaries, putting all Florida school districts at a competitive disadvantage. Within the state, Leon County ranks 47th out of 67 districts in average teacher salary, making it increasingly difficult to attract and retain excellent teachers and staff.
The proposed millage referendum would provide a dedicated local funding source to strengthen employee compensation and improve Leon County's ability to compete with other districts. Based on current salary data, Leon County's average teacher salary ranking is estimated to rise from 47th to about 17th in the state, moving the district from the lower tier of compensation into one of Florida's more competitive districts.
This investment is not simply about attracting new employees. It is about retaining the talented teachers, support professionals, administrators, and staff members who already serve our students every day. Retaining experienced employees reduces turnover, increases instructional continuity, strengthens school culture, and helps ensure students have access to highly qualified educators and support personnel.
A stronger and more compensation package would help Leon County not only recruit but, most importantly, retain our current talented professionals who directly impact student achievement, school culture, and the overall success of our schools.
