Another Bite at the Apple: Comparing Teacher Retirement Plans
Written by: Shawn Teigen
Observers often assume that government jobs pay less than the private sector but provide better benefits. With regard to pay, Utah Foundation’s 2019 report, Apples to Apples: How Teacher Pay in Utah Stacks Up to the Competition revealed that teachers do tend to make less than people in the private sector, while teacher retirement benefits tend to be more generous. This compensation mix affects schools’ recruitment and retention strategies. Apples to Apples focused mostly on … Continued