+$3,000
A master's only counts in-field
If you were hired after July 1, 2011, the degree must be in your certification area to earn the supplement.
St. Lucie County teacher salary, 2026-27
The short version
St. Lucie pays new teachers $49,160, 12th of the 18 Florida districts we track. Experience pays at hire: a teacher with 28 years is placed $10,460 above a new teacher.
Starting salary
$49,160
Bachelor's, new teacher
With a master's
$52,160
in your certification area
Top of schedule
$59,620
highest published teacher pay
How St. Lucie compares
What a new hire earns by experience
0-15 yrs
$49,160
16 yrs
$49,420
17 yrs
$50,270
18 yrs
$51,120
19 yrs
$51,970
20 yrs
$52,820
21 yrs
$53,670
22 yrs
$54,520
23 yrs
$55,370
24 yrs
$56,220
25 yrs
$57,070
26 yrs
$57,920
27 yrs
$58,770
28 yrs
$59,620
What this means: Each year of experience you bring is worth about $374 at hire.
Things to know before you sign
+$10,460
Bring your experience
A teacher with 28 years is placed at $59,620, 21.3% above a brand-new teacher, so verified prior experience is worth documenting.
Is a master's degree worth it in St. Lucie?
A master's in your certification area adds $3,000 a year in St. Lucie. Over a 30-year career that's $90,000 before taxes.
New hire placement
New hires, 10-month teachers (26-27 Entry CTA Matrix, lane IN10)
| Years of experience | Bachelor's |
|---|---|
| 0-15 | $49,160 |
| 16 | $49,420 |
| 17 | $50,270 |
| 18 | $51,120 |
| 19 | $51,970 |
| 20 | $52,820 |
| 21 | $53,670 |
| 22 | $54,520 |
| 23 | $55,370 |
| 24 | $56,220 |
| 25 | $57,070 |
| 26 | $57,920 |
| 27 | $58,770 |
| 28 | $59,620 |
Advanced degree supplements
- Master's: $3,000 a year
- Specialist: $5,200 a year
- Doctorate: $6,200 a year
Common questions
How much do St. Lucie County teachers make?
New teachers start at $49,160 in 2026-27. The highest published teacher salary is $59,620.
Do St. Lucie County teachers get paid more with a master's degree?
Yes, $3,000 a year, if the degree is in your certification area. Specialist degrees add $5,200 and Doctorates add $6,200.
Compare nearby districts
Palm Beach County$54,500 to start$5,340 more than St. Lucie · about 50 miles awayOsceola County$49,500 to start$340 more than St. Lucie · about 63 miles awayBroward County$51,597 to start$2,437 more than St. Lucie · about 82 miles awayOrange County$50,000 to start$840 more than St. Lucie · about 95 miles away
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Reading this schedule
- New hires with up to 15 years of experience all start at $49,160 on the entry matrix.
- The referendum supplement ($3,000 to $11,854 by experience) is paid on top of these amounts.
- Advanced degree supplements (in the certification area for hires since July 1, 2011): $3,000 master's, $5,200 specialist or double master's, $6,200 doctorate.
Related guides
Sources
Official documents:
- Salary Schedule Book 2026-2027 (www.stlucie.k12.fl.us)
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