Portuguese Teachers Most Dissatisfied with Salaries in OECD

Portuguese teachers are the most dissatisfied with their salaries among OECD countries, with only 13.4% expressing satisfaction, compared to the OECD average of 38.5%. Starting salaries for Portuguese teachers have decreased by about 10% in real terms over the past decade, while increasing by 20% on average in other OECD countries. The lack of teachers is a global problem, with Portugal facing challenges in attracting and retaining good teachers due to low salaries, high percentage of fixed-term contracts, and a high proportion of teachers over 55 years old.