Education Sector: Salary Increases Set for October 2024 – Details on Amounts and Eligibility

New Salary Increases for School Officials Starting October

A recent announcement by NoiPa has confirmed a new salary increase for school officials effective this October.
This raise pertains to the salaries of school leaders, a benefit arising from the renewal of the National Collective Labor Agreement (CCNL) for the “Education and Research” executives for the years 2019-2021.

In September, principals received arrears corresponding to the increases outlined in the contract renewal.
A special issuance processed payments for the months spanning January to September 2024.
With the start of October, the salary increments will now be integrated into their regular payslips.

Teachers’ Salaries: Minister Valditara’s Updates

Concurrently, Minister Valditara has made announcements regarding potential salary increases for teachers.
Over recent months, he has consistently highlighted forthcoming increases linked to a new contract renewal, addressing the topic again with the school year’s commencement.

However, many educators, particularly temporary teachers, express doubts about the minister’s performance and are preparing for a protest planned for September 27.
It is essential to clarify the specifics of the salary rise for school principals starting this October.

Salary Adjustments for School Leaders

Under the new CCNL, the gross annual salary for principals is slated to increase from €45,260.73 to €47,015.73.
Monthly gross increments dating back to 2019 will be implemented.
The increases are specified as follows:

• €84 from January 1, 2019;
• Adjusted to €1,300 in subsequent years;
• Then revised to €135 from January 1, 2021.

An additional gross monthly raise of €60 pertains to the fixed portion of their position-related salary, translating to €13,345.11 for all 13 payments.
The National Association of Principals (ANP) reports that arrears paid in September total €10,448.98 gross for principals continuously in service since January 1, 2019, minus 11.15% for pension fund contributions.

From October 2024, salaries will also align with the new CCNL’s tabular amounts and fixed salary positions.

The ANP has also noted that starting from October, there will be a total gross monthly salary increase of €195, inclusive of previously paid contractual vacation allowances.
Additional increases related to variable components of the salary (position and performance) will be subject to further nationwide negotiations at the ministry level.

Minister Valditara’s Commitment to Teacher Salaries

With classes in full swing across Italy, Minister Valditara reasserted his commitment to raising teachers’ salaries during a recent interview on Rai Radio 1.
He revealed that in past financial plans, €3 billion was allocated for teacher salary increments, translating to an average rise of 5.8%.
However, the Meloni government has opted to eliminate cost-of-living adjustments for earnings below €35,000 gross, potentially compounding an increase of 6-7% for those impacted.
Meanwhile, Istat has indicated an 11.5% surge in living costs over the last three years.

Despite not detailing specific figures for upcoming raises, the minister emphasized the necessity for better compensation for teachers, underscoring that they should be paid more based on real data.
He concluded by discussing several measures implemented by the government.