The table shows the salaries of secondary school teachers in five countries in 2009. It gives information about starting salaries, salaries after 15 years, maximum salaries and the number of years needed to reach the top salary.
Overall, Luxembourg had the highest salaries, while Australia had the lowest starting salary. Japan needed the longest time to reach its maximum salary.
Teachers in Luxembourg started with a salary of $80,000. After 15 years, they earned $119,000, and their maximum salary was $132,000. Denmark had a starting salary of $45,000, which increased to $54,000 after 15 years. This was also its maximum salary.
In Australia, teachers started with $28,000 and earned $48,000 after 15 years. Their maximum salary was also $48,000. Japan had a starting salary of $34,000, which increased to $65,000 after 15 years. Its maximum was $86,000. Finally, Korean teachers started at $30,000 and could earn up to $62,000.
