As a result of the increase, a teacher in primary education earns the same as in secondary education. The government is allocating approximately 920 million euros to close this so-called pay gap, which has been discussed for years. The ministry emphasizes that this is an average increase, but that all primary school teachers will receive at least 4 percent. School leaders are also improving, according to the ministry by a minimum of 5 percent and an average of 11 percent.
An average of 10 percent more salary for primary school teacher after agreement: ‘Ensures appreciation’
