Eurydice

Entrepreneurship is one of the eight key competences for lifelong learning defined at European level. It empowers young individuals to navigate the complexities of an ever-evolving world, fostering innovation and equipping them with the skills necessary to tackle economic, social, and environmental challenges. The report explores policy frameworks, curriculum integration, teacher training, and practical entrepreneurial...

The fact sheet provides key findings on salaries and allowances of full-time, fully qualified teachers and school heads. It covers 39 education systems within the Eurydice network and is based on the most recent data for reference year 2022/2023. Detailed information is available in the EACEA dedicated online tool which includes comparative and national data...

Teachers’ remuneration and career prospects are an intrinsic part of policies aiming to attract the best candidates and ensure they remain in the profession. Are teachers in Europe well paid? What prospects for salary increases do they have as they progress in their career? Have teachers gained or lost purchasing power in recent years? School...

Teachers’ remuneration and career prospects are an intrinsic part of policies aiming to attract the best candidates and ensure they remain in the profession. Are teachers in Europe well paid? What prospects for salary increases do they have as they progress in their career? Have teachers gained or lost purchasing power in recent years? This...

Full report EN Comparative analysis DE ES FR IT Teachers’ knowledge and skills, their commitment to the job, and the quality of school leadership are essential elements in attaining high educational quality outcomes. The COVID crisis has underlined the wide range of tasks and the strong engagement required from both teachers and school leaders to...

Full report EN TR Comparative analysis BG CNR DE ES FR HR LV PT RO SR European Commission Press release This report analyses the statutory salaries of teachers and school heads in pre-primary, primary and general secondary public schools in 42 European education systems in 2017/18. The report shows the main changes in statutory salaries...

Full version EN Comparative analysis DE FR This report gives information on statutory salaries and allowances for teachers and school heads in pre-primary, primary and secondary public school. The comparative analyses, which includes 41 European education systems, shows an increase in teacher's pay but also differences in salary conditions and salary progression across Europe. Salaries...

Full version EN Comparative overview: DE ES FR MK PT RO SLA SR In 2015/16, teachers' salaries increased in 24 countries or regions, while they remained at about the same level in 16. Over the last seven years, in real terms, minimum statutory salaries have increased or remained stable in most European countries, although they...

Full version: EN Summary BS CNR DE ES FR HR RO This annual report provides a comparative analysis on teachers' and school heads' statutory salaries and allowances in Europe for 2014/15. It also includes individual country sheets with detailed information on issues such as annual gross salaries, salary progression and available allowances. The report covers...

Teachers' and School Heads' Salaries and Allowances in Europe, 2013/14 Date of publication: 3 October 2014 Full version EN HR SK TR Summary DE FR RO SLA Description: A data collection and comparative study targeting teachers' and school heads' salaries. Contents: Part I: Comparative Analysis Part II: National Data Sheets Part III: Definitions