Key Takeaways:

• Teachers reported lower well-being than similar working adults across every measured indicator in 2026.
• Female teachers have consistently reported experiencing higher job-related stress than male teachers and comparable working adults since 2021.
• Teachers reported an average base salary of $75,599 in 2026, compared with just over $105,000 for similar working adults.
• After accounting for inflation, only 40% of teachers received a pay increase in 2026.