In a TikTok video, a Melbourne teacher shocked Australians by revealing his salary. He said that he was a drama teacher and made around $160,000 annually.
Many of the comments posted on the video talked about how shocked they were by his salary. One person noted that his mother used to be a teacher for over 40 years and made around $100,000.
Another said that they were nowhere near that amount.
One person noted that he had been a teacher for 13 years and that he wouldn’t be able to earn that much unless he was in leadership.
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Others were not surprised by his salary, as he claimed that he had been working in the industry for 27 years.
According to him, the pay scale for teachers in state schools is based on how many years they have been working.
One person noted that this is reasonable for someone who has been in the profession for 27 years.
Others said that his salary is reasonable, as it is based on the experience that he has gained, and he could possibly have additional leadership roles that would increase his pay.
A base salary of around $135,000 for a teacher at a private school would be considered reasonable.
One person noted that if he was the head of a department or a mentor, he could easily earn over $160,000 annually.
According to the government’s website, the starting salary for graduate teachers is around $77,800. Over the next couple of years, the salary for a leading teacher goes up to $126,000.
Incentives are also available to attract teachers to fill vacancies that are hard to find. One teacher noted that teaching drama was the next big thing for people who love acting.
He said that he enjoys working in the industry and teaching the next generation of actors.
When asked what advice he would give to people who are unsure about their career path, he advised them to pursue their passion.
He said that until they can’t do it anymore, they should continue with their desired activities.