Learn more about average salaries, cost of living, and expenses in the Phoenix region.
Salaries
Salaries range from $34,000 to $41,000 for new teachers in Phoenix. Corps members are independently hired by local schools or districts. They are not paid by Teach For America.
Monthly Pre-Tax Salary:
- ~$2,833 - $3,417 (if corps members opt to spread salary over 12 months)
- ~$3,400 - $4,100 (if corps members opt to spread salary over 10 months)
Monthly Take Home Pay:
- $1,950 - $2,324 (if corps members opt to spread salary over 12 months)
- $2,300 - $2,788 (if corps members opt to spread salary over 10 months)
Taxes: $620
Health Insurance: $0-100
Benefits
Average benefits of schools in the Phoenix area:
- Health benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision care
- Routine preventative care
- Flexible spending accounts
- Wellness programs
- Family-planning services
- Life insurance
- Retirement benefits
Moving Costs
- Average Deposit: $500
- Moving Costs: $1,000-2,000 (depending upon the length of your move)
- Upfront testing costs: $95
- Up front certification costs: $355-610
- First months rent and deposit: $600 (shared) - $955 (individual)
- Travel to summer training: None, we host a regional summer training
- Professional attire: $215
- School Supplies: $250
- Subtotal: $1,515-2,125
Rent & Utilities
- Single: $955 rent + $80 utilities = $1,035
- Shared: $600 rent + $60 utilities = $660
Living Expenses
- Food: $125/week
- Transportation: must have a car
- Health insurance: $0-100
- Utilities: $150-300/month
- Gas: $25-50/week
- Car Insurance: $80-100/month
Transportation
Teach For America Phoenix corps members are required to have access to a car.