Salaries

Salaries range from $37,000 to $47,000 for new teachers in Phoenix. This year our corps’ average salary was $44,500. Corps members are independently hired by local schools or districts. They are not paid by Teach For America. 

Monthly Pre-Tax Salary: based on a salary of $44,500

• ~ $3,708 (if corps members opt to spread salary over 12 months)
• ~ $4,450 (if corps members opt to spread salary over 10 months)

Monthly Take Home Pay:

• $2,706  (if corps members opt to spread salary over 12 months)
• $3,248 (if corps members opt to spread salary over 10 months)

Taxes: $580- $670

Health Insurance: $0-100

Teacher Pension Contribution: Arizona State Retirement System - 11.94-12.22% with employer match

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: $800-1500 (depending on credit)
• Moving Costs: $2000-4000 (variable, depending upon the length of your move)
• Upfront testing costs: $0  (TFA Phoenix will pay for your first attempt, re-tests are $95) 
• Up front certification costs: $245
• Gas for summer training: $200. 
• Professional attire: $400
• School Supplies: $300

Rent & Utilities

• Single: $1800 rent + $215 utilities = $2015
• 2 Bed: $1000 rent + $107 utilities = $1107
• 3 Bed:   $860 rent + $71 utilities = $931

Living Expenses

• Food: $175/week
• Transportation: must have a car
• Health insurance: $0-100
• Utilities: $150-300/month (energy will fluctuate with the temperature)
• Gas: $25-50/week
• Car Insurance: $80-175/month

Transportation 

Teach For America Phoenix corps members are required to have access to a car.