• Paterson’s starting salary is $57,500, while comparable districts around the state offer over $60,000.
  • Newark City recently increased its starting salary to $62,000.
  • The average teacher salary in Paterson is $77,305, while the Passaic County average is $79,702, and comparable districts around the state—like Elizabeth, Trenton, Passaic City and Union City—have an average salary of over $84,000.