* School District: Larger, wealthier districts often pay more than smaller, rural districts. Atlanta Public Schools, for example, will likely have a higher starting salary than a smaller district in rural southwest Georgia.
* Grade Level/Subject: Some subjects, particularly those in high demand (like STEM fields), might command slightly higher starting salaries. Similarly, certain grade levels might also have slight variations.
* Experience: While this refers to *starting* salary, some districts might offer slightly higher pay to candidates with prior teaching experience (even if that experience is outside of Georgia).
* Education Level: A teacher with a Master's degree will typically start at a higher salary than one with only a Bachelor's degree.
Therefore, there's no single definitive answer. To find a more precise figure, you should:
* Check the websites of individual school districts: Search for "[School District Name] teacher salary schedule" (replace "[School District Name]" with the specific district you're interested in).
* Contact the human resources or personnel department of school districts: They can provide the most up-to-date and accurate information.
* Consult the Georgia Department of Education website: While they may not list specific starting salaries for each district, they might have resources or links that can help you find this information.
Expect the starting salary to be somewhere in the range of $35,000 to $45,000 annually for a teacher with a Bachelor's degree, but this is a broad estimate and could be significantly higher or lower depending on the factors listed above.