Employment Spot

Every few years the American Federation of Teachers releases a Teacher Salary Trends report about teacher salaries across the United States.  This information helps teachers decide where to teach and how much they should earn.  The latest report indicated that the average teacher salary was $47,602.  The Federation indicated that unfortunately, teachers are struggling to find housing in their areas that they can afford on their salaries.  As more teachers pursue additional education after receiving their bachelor’s degree, their student loan debt increases dramatically.  New teachers may not start at an average teacher salary and could therefore struggle even more than veteran teachers, who may have higher salaries. Read the rest of this entry »

While there may be dollar signs in your eyes when you are given news of a job offer or promotion, you might not be as happy when your paycheck comes in the mail.  Your $40,000 salary probably seems a lot lower when you consider the reality of your net salary after taxes.  If you want to know what to expect before viewing the damages when your check comes in the mail, there is a way you can calculate after tax income.  This may be particularly useful if you are accepting a job offer or moving to another state with a different tax rate.

There are many different after tax salary calculators online that you can use to determine your salary after taxes.  While none can give you the exact amount of your tax deductions, they are helpful in giving you an idea of what to expect to earn as your gross income after taxes.  Read the rest of this entry »