Pay raise for Alabama teachers?

An Alabama senator says legislature is considering a raise for education employees with a performance-based model for teachers. Senator Del Marsh told the Dothan Eagle the amount of the raise has yet to be determined, but there is an emerging consensus that education employees should receive a raise. The last time Alabama teachers got a raise was in 2013, the same year their contributions to retirement increased. Senator Marsh's promise comes at a time when state lawmakers are expecting another tight budget year, with more spending cuts possible. The average pay for a teacher in Alabama is $48,720, while the national average is $56,610. The starting salary for teachers in Alabama is $36,867. Single educators contribute $15 per month for health insurance.