What Teachers in Queens Actually Earn
The mention of Queens teachers by both Bezos and Mamdani is worth grounding in real numbers. As of September 2025, starting salaries for New York City teachers stood at $68,902 for those with a bachelor’s degree and no prior experience, rising to $77,455 for those holding a master’s degree. Those figures are set to increase in September 2026 to $71,314 and $80,166 respectively, according to NYC Public Schools.