Each school sets its own salary ranges, and more and more schools are publishing this information in their faculty handbooks. A prospective teacher should be aware that independent school salaries as a rule are lower than those in neighboring public schools. Each school bases decisions about its salaries and benefits on its individual financial resources, but nearly all schools offer health and retirement plans. Beyond that, compensation programs can vary considerably. Meals for teachers and their families in the school's dining hall can be another major benefit.
Many schools offer tuition remission or direct grants to children of faculty members.