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Iceland - Teachers' salaries and allowances

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Iceland - Teachers' salaries and allowances

Teachers' salaries and allowances

  • Teachers’ remuneration is regulated by collective agreement at all education levels.
  • The minimum qualification requirement for teachers is ISCED 7 at all levels.
  • The salary progression of teachers depends on the acquisition of further qualifications, professional duties and responsibilities and number of years in service (increment every 5 years).
  • Teachers are not public servants and have a specific status defined in legislation.

School heads' salaries

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