31 teachers across the US reveal their exact salary, and how much of it goes to paying for school supplies like chalk and pencils
"I make $68,000 a year and I spent at least $500 to $1000 on supplies." — A middle school teacher in New York who wished to remain anonymous
"$38,000/year. Yes, about $200 of my own money each year, but I could spend much more." — Vanessa, an elementary school teacher in Florida
"I make $55,000 a year right now and get about a 2% raise per year. I have 9 years of experience with a master's degree in educational leadership. I do not spend my own money on school supplies. I am lucky enough to have a departmental budget for those things." — A high school teacher in Ohio who wished to remain anonymous
"$42,000 a year. I used to spend my own money on supplies but I can't afford to any more." — Kimberly, a high school teacher in Florida
"$58,000. Of course. $1,000 a year." — A high school teacher in Ohio who wished to remain anonymous
"I make $56,000. I spend thousands on school supplies and lessons because I am not provided with a meaningful curriculum for my students and their abilities." — A middle school teacher in Maryland who wished to remain anonymous
"$53,000 after 10 years of teaching. I couldn't tell you an exact number of how much I spend on supplies, but it's hundreds every year." — A high school teacher in Illinois who wished to remain anonymous
"Before taxes, I made $35,000 annually (with an MA and 2 years' experience) in the state of New Mexico. After taxes, I took home $1,900 a month. I spend anywhere from $30 to $100 a month on supplies." — Jennifer, an elementary school teacher in New Mexico
"$76,000. I spend about $1,500. My district gives me $100." — Andrea, a middle school teacher in New Jersey
"I make $35,000 a year. Last year, I likely spent $1,000 to $2,000 of that on supplies." — A high school teacher in Mississippi who wished to remain anonymous
"$60,000-plus. Average $500 per year, maybe more if you add in the snacks I give out all the time." — A middle school teacher in Connecticut who wished to remain anonymous
"I make $48,000. I spend my own money on my classroom decor, around $200 per year." — Melinda, a high school teacher in Illinois
"My salary is $99,000 over 12 months with 20-plus years of experience. Yes, I spend upwards of $500 per year on school supplies." — Brett, a high school teacher in California
"$52,000 and I spend $1,000 a year on supplies." — A kindergarten teacher in Ohio who wished to remain anonymous
"$53,000. How much I spend varies each year, but it's about $300 to $400." — An elementary school teacher in Texas who wished to remain anonymous
"About $70,000, and I spend probably $2,000 a year on school supplies." — John, a junior high school teacher in Pennsylvania
"$73,000 a year, and I spend about $500 to $1,000 a year to get supplies for my classroom." — An elementary school teacher in Kentucky who wished to remain anonymous
"I have 7 years of experience and a master's degree, and I make $45,000 before NY taxes get taken out. I am an art teacher and spend between $200 and $700 on supplies and food for students each year out of pocket. I also have crushing student-loan debt that forces me to live paycheck to paycheck and makes it impossible to get a loan for anything." — A high school teacher in New York who wished to remain anonymous
"$55,000 and $500 probably. Not on consumables but on materials and equipment that I would take with me if I left." — Leigh, a high school teacher in Maryland
"$43,000, and of course I do." — A middle school teacher in Tennessee who wished to remain anonymous
"$75,000 a year after 20 years in one of the most expensive parts of the country to live in. I spend less of my own money than many, but I just spent about $300 to get the year started." — A high school teacher in California who wished to remain anonymous
"After almost 20 years, I make $67,000. I have a master's degree in education. A few hundred dollars a year on supplies." — An elementary school teacher in Illinois who wished to remain anonymous
"I make $61,000. I buy some school supplies, like tissues and hand sanitizer. I also bring in breakfast and other treats occasionally. I probably spend $100 per year on the students." — A high school teacher in Illinois who wished to remain anonymous
"I spent close to $500 on things for my classroom this year." — A high school teacher in Texas who wished to remain anonymous
"I make $65,000 and spend more money on school supplies than my husband is aware of, which is about $500 a year." — Dianna, an elementary school teacher in Nebraska
"I believe it will be $27,000, and I spent about $300 or so." — A high school teacher in Indiana who wished to remain anonymous
"$65,000. All the time. I want to say I average $300/year, but it's probably more. I spent way more this year because I bought flexible seating items." — A middle school teacher in Pennsylvania who wished to remain anonymous
"I make enough to live comfortably, and half of it goes back to school and student reinforcements." — Alfina, a special-education teacher in Colorado
"$80,000-plus (with a master's and 31 years of experience); I spend about $1,000 out of pocket each year for my classroom." — Lisa, an elementary school teacher in Massachusetts
"I make $65,000 per year. I typically spend anywhere from $200 to $800 dollars on school supplies and materials for my classroom. In years past, I have spent significantly more." — Uriah, a middle school teacher in New Jersey
"When the school year starts again I'll be making $40,000 a year. I spend about a thousand dollars a year on supplies. That includes new books, prizes for games, comfortable seating, etc." — Morgan, a middle school teacher in South Carolina
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