Recently, Russia has been characterized by a not too high level of funding for the education system, which is why teachers and teachers are dissatisfied with their salaries, which are impossible to feed their families. Many state structures and ministries are puzzled by the search for opportunities to increase salaries for Russian teachers in 2017. Since Russia has not fully coped with the crisis in which it has been for several years, public sector workers have to feel its blows.
School teachers never received high salaries, and after the development of the economic crisis, the situation worsened altogether. The financial component really plays a huge role in choosing a profession, so the prestige of the teacher began to gradually decline.
Rosstat specialists conducted a survey, which helped them to reveal that teachers in general education schools receive about 18-20 thousand rubles.
Moreover, the income of residents of large cities was taken into account. In small settlements, the situation is even worse: teachers there earn about 13,000-15,000 rubles.
In this regard, the authorities have adopted a number of new bills aimed at increasing the teaching rate this year.
Moreover, the scientific workload will also be increased, which will affect both teachers and school students, and such innovations should be paid accordingly.
Earlier, the President signed a decree that the salaries of state employees should increase annually and by 2018 their level should increase by 150% compared to 2012.
After the decree was signed, indexation was carried out, and the budget allocated a fairly large amount to increase the salaries of state employees. However, following the onset of the crisis, activities to comply with the requirements were suspended.
The indexing procedure was frozen, and then carried out only partially. I must say that the indexation of teachers' salaries in 2017 is planned in full, that is, they increase by 5.5%, while inflation will reach 6%. Such indexing will fully cover the increase in the cost of food and utilities. Despite this, to call this salary big will not work.
Discussing the question of what will happen to teachers' salaries in the near future, members of the government decided to reorganize the education system of the Russian Federation and introduce "effective contracts", which are employment contracts. In these documents, in addition to official duties, the criteria for the quality and efficiency of work are also discussed. Consequently, only those employees who will seriously approach the performance of their duties and constantly strive for self-improvement will be able to count on high wages.
In fact, an increase in teachers' salaries should be a motivation for teachers to strive to improve their skills: writing scientific papers, defending dissertations and obtaining new academic titles. And this will have the best effect on the quality of education of schoolchildren.
It should be noted that teachers in ordinary schools have never been able to boast of high salaries. In addition, during the crisis, the situation worsened so much that the prestige of the profession of a teacher fell significantly. The authorities cannot but react to this, because it is teachers who give children knowledge.
Therefore, it is important that those come to schools who can not only subtract material and give grades, but also help them develop as individuals.
Not everyone can fulfill these responsibilities, so there is nothing surprising in the fact that many believe that a teacher should be born, and not become.
Without the prestige of the profession, one should not expect that the best of the best will go to schools. In addition, it is not necessary to hope that with a low level of income of teachers, children will receive a quality education.
As a survey conducted by Rosstat recently showed, employees of general education school institutions today receive about 18-20 thousand rubles. But these statistics include the salaries of teachers in large cities. And in villages and small towns, teachers earn about 13-15 thousand rubles. Of course, salaries are higher in private schools, but there are not so many such schools in the country.
And the fact that it is now difficult to live on a salary lower than 20 thousand rubles in Russia, the authorities are well aware. Therefore, a number of new bills have been adopted that will increase the salaries of teachers in 2017. Thus, these changes imply an increase in the scientific workload, but it will also be paid accordingly.
According to the authorities, the salary will act as an incentive for employees of educational institutions to perform their job duties in a quality manner. The new level of salaries in schools will also help reduce corruption in this area. It will allow many teachers to refuse private students, whom they prepare in their spare time for studying at universities, receiving additional remuneration for this. The free time they will be able to devote to preparing for the lessons. All this only means that the increase in salaries for teachers in 2017 is an urgent need.
The new payroll method adopted in 2015 (On Improving Statistical Accounting) lowered this figure by more than 12 percent. Based on this, the government does not plan to index payments to state employees and salaries will not increase from January 1, 2017. Thus, teacher salaries become dependent on the regional average. Each region has been given the task of raising the salaries of teachers in 2017, but it will be solved in different ways. Judging by the news available at this moment, official indexation for state employees will be carried out from April 1, 2017.
So, given that the country is still struggling with the crisis, the government will not be able to allocate a large amount from the budget to increase the income of this category of the population. Earlier, the President signed a decree, which describes the information that the salaries of state employees should increase annually, so that by the 18th year their level has increased by 150% compared to 2012. We are talking about the so-called May decrees of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
After the signing of these decrees, indexation was carried out. A large amount was allocated from the budget to increase the salaries of state employees. Many Russians were happy about this, but with the onset of the crisis, the process of raising teachers' salaries stopped. The authorities had to freeze the indexing procedure, and then carry it out, but only partially, however, it must be said that the indexation of teachers' salaries in 2017 in Russia is planned in full, that is, they increase by 5.5%. But at the same time, inflation, according to official forecasts, may reach 6%.
In reality, inflation can be 1-2% higher. However, indexing will almost completely cover the increase in the cost of food and utilities.
Earlier, the government said that the education system would be reorganized in Russia. So-called "efficient contracts" will appear. They are, in fact, like employment contracts. But they also discuss more quality criteria and performance. When signing such a contract, only those employees of educational institutions who will take their job duties seriously and constantly strive for self-improvement will be able to count on a high salary.
Uchitelskaya Gazeta published statistics on the average wages of school teachers in Moscow, the data provided by the publication are based on official figures from the Moscow Department of Education. The department analyzed salaries in 590 educational institutions, and the statistics turned out to be quite interesting.
Despite the fact that the salaries of teachers in Moscow are decent, if we look at the big picture, we can see that in some schools salaries differ by 20%.
So, for example, in school No. 1518, the average monthly salary last year was 115 thousand 289 rubles, and the share of teachers whose earnings exceed 60 thousand was 100% of the entire teaching staff. Approximately the same picture at school No. 1252, where teachers receive 109 thousand 679 rubles. But not everyone receives salaries above 60 thousand, but only 98% of the total number of teachers.
The average salary at school No. 2036 is 97 thousand 356 rubles, all teachers receive more than 60 thousand. In secondary school No. 625, on average, representatives of one of the most respected professions earn 86 thousand 923 rubles, all earn more than 60 thousand.
At school No. 1552, teachers earn about 75 thousand rubles, the earnings of 95% of teachers exceed 60 thousand.
And, finally, the most modest, but nevertheless, objectively worthy average salary at school No. 1708. There, teachers receive 69 thousand 177 rubles, more than 60 thousand receive 84% of teachers.
Head of the Department of Education of the city of Moscow Isaac Kalina has repeatedly noted that the approach used in the formation of the average wage in the capital is one of the most efficient and fair in the country.
“It is important that the funding vector be directed to the student, something that is now incorporated in the Moscow education system. When I hear about the accounting approach to education, there is no soul, then just no, per capita funding, each soul is supported by funding, and without the support of funding, the soul is always bad. This is a human, humanitarian approach,” emphasized Kalina.
At the moment, in Moscow schools, 50% of the least paid teachers receive wages sufficient to provide themselves with a comfortable standard of living.
According to statistics provided by the territorial body of the Federal State Statistics Service for Moscow, the average salary in the capital in the third quarter was 69,847 rubles. And the head of the department of economic policy and development of Moscow Vladimir Efimov in October, he announced that the average salary for 2017 should be 63 thousand rubles.
By the way, the same Mosgorstat cites the average salary in the field of education in the capital in October, it amounted to 77 thousand 294 rubles, which significantly exceeds the average salary in Moscow.
In 2016, the government planned to raise the salaries of teachers. According to the decree issued in 2012 by V.V. Putin, by 2018, wages should be increased one and a half times (taking into account the indexation of wages for compensation). To what extent are these plans being implemented, is there a possibility of increasing wages in 2017? In this article, we will discuss exactly this topic.
Current Status and Salaries of Teachers
At the moment, the salary of a school teacher is approximately 27-30 thousand rubles. Moreover, there are a lot of factors that affect the individual salary, starting from the type of school (whether regional, federal or municipal). As a rule, the lowest salaries are in municipal educational institutions. In addition, the level of wages strongly depends on the location of the educational institution - for example, a teacher in Moscow is about 65 thousand rubles.
Salary indexation takes place every year (with the exception, by the way, of 2016 - indexation will be carried out in 2017), but this is clearly not the money that the average teacher is counting on. Salary indexation is designed to compensate for the growth of inflation, but at the same time, prices are also growing - and as a result, the teacher again remains at a loss. In addition, remember the figures for the previous year - indexation was carried out at 7.5 percent, but the actual inflation rate was about 11. In fact, in this case, indexation is more likely to keep the situation at the same level than to increase welfare. Moreover, the government does not consider the indexation of wages, for example, for Moscow teachers a priority task.
Let's try to figure out why the salary increase is noticeably different from the expected one, is it worth expecting a salary increase in 2017 and by how much?
Should we expect an increase in salaries for teachers in 2017?
The problem of increasing funding for the education sector lies, in part, in the difficult situation in the world as a whole, to which Russia is forced to respond by increasing its defense capability. In the federal budget for 2016, there is a deficit of almost 2 trillion rubles. Compensation for this deficit will occur at the expense of the Reserve Fund. Naturally, this is reflected in the government's plans to finance workers whose wages are formed on the basis of. At the moment, the government's priorities (based on the situation inside the country and in the foreign policy arena) are as follows:
l The main part of the funds spent by the government to finance the budget is planned to be spent on defense financing;
l Next in priority is the financing of civil servants;
l The balance is expected to be shared between health and education.
In numerical terms, funding costs and salary increases for teachers and health workers will be reduced by about $33 billion compared to previous government plans. That is, the expected increase of 7% will decrease to about 2.5. Thus, an increase in funding is expected, but not in such volumes as planned.
In addition, the question was raised about dividing teachers' salaries into a basic and incentive part (in a percentage ratio of 70 to 30). According to the logic of the government, this should in some way encourage teachers to increase their workload. But how realistic is it?
Over the past five years, there has been a trend towards an increase in teachers' fees, and this is indeed the case. But all the same, in order to receive an acceptable salary, teachers are forced to take on an additional burden: classroom management, extra-curricular and extracurricular activities, extra hours. Didactic material for in-depth study of individual subjects is acquired either at the expense of the teacher or at the expense of the parents of the students - which, of course, does not add popularity to such classes, as well as to the teacher himself. The continuing education courses that are necessary to ensure an acceptable level of salaries, most teachers have to take at their own expense. Let's try to imagine the total load on the teacher and roughly estimate whether these 30 percent will be so stimulating? Unlikely. This will only aggravate the situation and lead to another decline in the standard of living of teachers, which will result in a decrease in both the number of teachers in schools and the number of young teachers who, after graduating from pedagogical universities, will go to work in their specialty.
What the government says about raising teachers' salaries
Many people are very skeptical about the statements that salaries are planned to be increased. This is quite justified - after all, the federal government now and then talks about the upcoming increase, but there are not so many results. Indexings, which, by the way, occur irregularly, do not solve the problem. Let's see why this is happening and what the government says about the increase in teacher salaries.
"The snag here is that the federal center does not directly raise wages," notes the secretary of the Central Committee of Trade Unions of Education Workers. "The federal center only distributes financial resources at the regional level, so that the region can realize the increase in question. But the regional authorities decide at their own discretion how, to whom and how much to increase."
It turns out that for the effective implementation of a set of measures aimed at improving the standard of living of teachers and workers of public education, close cooperation between trade union organizations and regional authorities is necessary. Otherwise, even if there is money allocated to increase salaries, teachers' wallets run the risk of remaining empty.
Teaching is one of the most difficult and noble professions. It is these people who invest all the kindest and brightest in our children. The job of a teacher is not easy. Only by putting your soul into your students can you become a real teacher. However, despite the importance of the profession, teachers' salaries are still at a low level. Will there be an increase in wages for teachers in 2017 and how much they can increase their salaries.
According to research results, teachers working in Moscow schools have the highest salaries. This is not surprising, because the most prestigious schools of the country are located in the capital. It is here that the children of officials and businessmen study. The average salary of an ordinary teacher in the capital is about 70,000 rubles.
In addition to wages, more comfortable working conditions have been created for teachers in Moscow. Modern equipment of schools greatly facilitates the educational process. The introduction of an electronic knowledge assessment system makes it possible to work more closely with parents, which means that children are under comprehensive control.
The situation in the regions is completely different. It is especially difficult for teachers in rural schools. Here, teachers often receive wages equal to the living wage. In addition, there is absolutely no equipment in schools. Teachers have to make teaching aids on their own, sit at night checking notebooks. The work of these people is like a daily feat.
incentive payments
The latest news does not get tired of broadcasting to us about the system of incentive payments in 2017 for teachers. However, this system also has its drawbacks.
Today, many experts believe that the system for calculating these allowances is not yet perfect and there is still a need to increase the basic salary of teachers.
Of course, teachers need to be encouraged. Each of them should strive to improve their skills, but what about those who do not have the opportunity to improve their level of professionalism, those same teachers from villages and villages?
Latest news
Today, the federal authorities are actively campaigning for higher wages for teachers in 2017. According to many, it is these investments that will improve the quality of education, because a teacher cannot fully devote himself to his work when hungry children are waiting for him at home. In addition, people of this profession need a good rest. Only in this case it is possible to count on really productive work of teachers.
Also, raising teachers' salaries will help raise the prestige of this difficult profession. What is the situation we see today? Experienced and highly professional teachers often go to work in private educational institutions or are engaged in personal tutoring. In regular schools, there is a shortage of experienced teachers, which is why the level of education of children suffers.
The latest news says that the salary increase for teachers will still be in 2017. However, the amount that teachers can count on has not yet been determined.
Crisis and wages
A salary increase program for teachers was scheduled for 2016-2018. However, the difficult economic situation in the country has made its own adjustments. Promised increases are delayed. However, salaries are indexed annually so that teachers do not suffer from inflation and price increases.
According to the government, everything possible is being done today to raise funds for an increase in the salaries of teachers in 2017. The President cut the salaries of his apparatus, refused to index the salaries of certain groups of officials, who, in his opinion, receive good salaries without this.
However, these measures are not enough. The latest news does not promise us rapid economic growth. Sanctions and low oil prices have led to a large budget deficit, and of course it will not be possible to fill it overnight.
Vocation profession
Today, many of us are accustomed to comparing the salaries of teachers in our country with the salaries of teachers in Europe and America. Of course, with such a comparison, we do not win at all. However, do not forget that the price level in these countries is also quite different. At the same time, it should also be taken into account that Russia is still in the stage of economic development.
Compared to what happened in our country in the 90s, one can still observe an increase in salaries and the general standard of living.
We must pay tribute to the teachers who were able to survive those difficult times together with the country and did not give up their calling.
Nowadays, you can also meet workers of preschool and school education who, in spite of everything, love their job and give themselves to it to the fullest. It is these teachers who need to be supported, according to the government. A teacher, like a doctor, must be selfless, and of course his work must be appreciated.
According to the president in the latest news, these categories of state employees will receive a pay increase in the first place. The system of incentive payments will also be improved so that young specialists strive for advanced training and career growth.
Analyst forecasts
Today, the whole country is waiting for an improvement in the situation on the world oil market. An increase in oil prices will solve many problems in the country and finally fill the budget. According to analysts, hydrocarbon prices should rise in 2017. If the price of oil rises, we can safely say that the program to increase wages for public sector workers will work in full force.
Today it is too early to make long-term forecasts regarding the increase in teachers' salaries in 2017. Everything will become clear with the advent of the new year. However, we can say for sure that there will be indexing, teachers will not have to starve. Today the whole world is in crisis. Unemployment is rising, cases of non-payment of wages have become more frequent. According to the government, everything possible is being done today so that our teachers do not find themselves in such a difficult situation. Until then, we must wait and hope for the best.
This year, public sector employees are concerned about one question: will wages increase, in particular, teachers in 2018? The latest news suggests that there will still be an increase. But most likely only within the indexing.
What determines the salary of a teacher in a school?
- From experience - the longer a person works, the more he gets.
- From the region - in the central region or regions with a harsh climate, teachers receive more than in the southern and northwestern federal districts.
- From classroom management.
- From timely professional development.
The salary of a teacher consists of 4 components:
- basic (lessons, extra classes, checking notebooks, etc.),
- stimulating (for the use of new teaching methods and high student performance),
- compensatory (for work in special conditions, for example, with chemicals or a correctional class)
- and premium.
But over the past few years, no matter how much the workload on teachers has increased, the salary has remained virtually unchanged.
The fate of the decree of 2012
In 2012, the President of the Russian Federation signed a decree on a systematic increase in wages for public sector employees in the period from 2012 to 2018. According to the decree, the income of school teachers should increase by 200%. The increase was planned to be carried out not at a time, but gradually, but at such a pace as to achieve the goals set by 2018.
The crisis that began in 2014 resulted in a large-scale budget deficit and the impossibility of even a small increase in wages for all state employees without exception. But the program has not been curtailed, the presidential decree cannot be canceled, its implementation allegedly continues. Although, of course, for the remaining year of salaries for teachers from 10-12 thousand to 30-36 thousand rubles. they will not raise it, because the state budget does not have enough funds for this.
Indexing
Indexation is an increase in wages in accordance with the general level of inflation (price increases) in the country in a ratio of 1:1. That is, if inflation was 12%, then the increasing coefficient of salary and salary will be 12%. True, in 2015 indexation was canceled, and in 2016 it was carried out only partially. The reason for this government structures called the crisis state of the country's economy, in particular, the lack of the required amount of financial resources.
But thanks to indexation, the salary of teachers in Russia will still grow in 2018. It doesn't grow much. On average, the figure will be about 6%, i.e. 1200 rub. with a salary of 20,000 rubles. It's difficult to call such an increase large, although, according to the government, it will cover the inflationary increase in prices for basic products and utilities.
Scatter factor and new ranks
In 2018, the salary of school teachers will depend not only on seniority and indexation, but also on the dispersion coefficient. It is assumed that the income of ordinary teachers and school management will be determined in a ratio of 1:4, i.e., if the salary of a young teacher is 15 thousand rubles, then the director will receive a maximum of 60 thousand rubles. How the income of other workers will be calculated is not yet clear.
In addition to the spread coefficient, from 2018 the salary of teachers will depend on new positions, or titles:
- teacher (a person who has just come to work and has not yet received additional education or advanced training, he only teaches children);
- senior teacher (the second stage of a career, which consists in writing curricula, programs for the development of disciplines and correctional work);
- leading teacher (his work will include coordinating the actions of other teachers and organizing the educational process). Salary and additional salary increases will also depend on the position.
The introduction of new positions, according to the developers of the project, will help make the teaching profession a "career ladder" for young professionals. Increasing the popularity of the profession is one of the main tasks of all innovations in the field of pedagogy. But whether they justify themselves, it will be clear only after a certain time.
You can get positions with an increase in work experience and the passage of additional and mandatory certifications and training programs for teachers. It is worth noting here that in 2018 it is also planned to introduce paid “exams” for school teachers, which will allow them to confirm their professional suitability and demand higher salaries from management. However, for the time being, this project of the Academy of Education of the Russian Federation is under development, and it remains unclear whether it will bring positive results if implemented.
Forecasts for 2018
It is impossible to say with certainty how teachers' salaries will change next year. Most likely, it will slightly increase along with the influx of new personnel.
By the way, about frames. Rumors about the reduction of teaching staff are just rumors. No one plans to reduce the already small ranks of qualified teachers, because this will only further reduce the prestige of the profession.
