Ivey approves another pay raise for Alabama teachers

Gov. Kay Ivey has approved another pay raise for teachers in Alabama in an ongoing effort to attract and keep educators. 

According to a press release from the governor's office, the latest pay raise marks a 15% increase in the payrolls of teachers. 

See below for a statement from Ivey: 

“Our students’ education is my top priority, and teachers are vital to their successful future, which is why I am proud to, once again, deliver a pay raise to Alabama teachers.

“Every year since I have been governor, I have proposed a pay increase for our educators, and because of our work with the Legislature, Alabama has increased base salary for teachers by about $6,000 during that time. As I stated during my state of the state address, my goal is to have the starting salary for all Alabama teachers to be the highest in the Southeast by the end of my term.

“Each of us has a teacher that made a difference in our lives. I know I did, and I am proud to let every Alabama teacher know that Kay Ivey has their backs.”