New teachers set to earn €11,400 less than in 2010

Hundreds of new teachers starting their careers this term will earn almost €11,400 per year less than entrants to the job two years ago, unions have claimed.

New teachers set to earn €11,400 less than in 2010

Unions are to begin plans to step up a campaign against cuts to salaries and allowances of their newest members.

The starting salary of a new primary or secondary teacher on full hours is €27,814. A similarly qualified teacher recruited in 2010 would have earned €39,195.

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