Learn more about average salaries, cost of living, and expenses in the Phoenix region.
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.