<p>You can get an idea about salaries by finding a school district, and reading the BOE minutes. Here is an example of Step 1 pay in a “good” school district in New Jersey. I am taking out names of the teachers and district:</p>
<p>“BE IT RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, to approve {removed name} for the position of District Guidance Counselor for the 2008-2009 school year, ({removed name} will be on an unpaid maternity leave of absence) at a salary of $50,903, Column C, Step 1 on the Teachers’ Salary Guide, subject to the negotiated contract.”</p>
<p>So, in this district, it looks like a step 1 teacher starts at just under 51,000.</p>