Title: Iran Implements New Teacher Ranking System with Significant Salary Increases for New School Year
Tehran – The Iranian government has finalized and begun implementing a comprehensive new ranking system for the nation’s educators, heralding a substantial salary increase for teachers in the upcoming 1404 school year. The initiative, designed to improve livelihoods and enhance the professional standing of educators, marks a significant investment in the country’s educational workforce.
A Structured Approach to Compensation
The core of the new policy is a structured ranking system that directly ties salary increases to years of service. The increases are designed to reward experience and long-term dedication to the profession. The breakdown is as follows:
- Rank 1 (Less than 2 years of experience): Up to a 45% salary increase.
- Rank 2 (2 to 7 years of experience): Up to a 55% salary increase.
- Rank 3 (8 to 15 years of experience): Up to a 65% salary increase.
- Rank 4 (16 to 23 years of experience): Up to a 75% salary increase.
- Rank 5 (24 years and above): Up to a 95% salary increase.
Additional Benefits and New Salary Averages
Complementing the ranking-based raises, a separate 50% special allowance has been approved for both active and retired educators. This allowance has been in effect since the start of the Iranian month of Khordad (late May).
These combined measures are projected to raise the average monthly salary for teachers significantly. Preliminary estimates suggest:
- Elementary school teachers can expect to earn between 19 to 22 million tomans.
- High school teachers will see averages around 17 million tomans.
- Those achieving the highest Rank 5 could earn up to 25 million tomans.
Implementation and Ongoing Dialogue
The new salary mandates have been issued since Khordad, with many educators already receiving their updated payment notices. The move is widely seen as a positive step toward strengthening Iran’s education sector.
As with any large-scale administrative rollout, some teachers have raised questions regarding the calculation of their specific points under the new system, calling for further clarity and equitable application through various channels. This feedback highlights an ongoing dialogue aimed at ensuring the smooth and fair execution of this major policy enhancement for Iran’s educators.
