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A teacher cannot find a reliable salary schedule for Chicago Public Schools and is confused by conflicting salary information.
The official salary calculator appears inconsistent with actual job posting salary ranges, and a comprehensive, transparent salary schedule is not publicly available.
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Added
Apr 23, 2026
Workarounds Described
- uses unofficial salary calculator website to estimate pay
Implied Software Gaps
- Centralized, authoritative salary schedule database for public school districts
App Concept
EduPay Transparency
A platform that aggregates and verifies public school district salary schedules, allowing teachers to compare compensation across districts. Uses crowdsourced data and official documents to provide accurate, up-to-date salary tables.
Key Features
- District salary schedule database with filters for experience and education
- User-submitted salary verification with admin review
- Side-by-side comparison tool across districts
- Integration with job postings to show expected salary range
Target Users: Teachers and job-seeking educators in the United States, especially those relocating or considering multiple districts
Revenue Model: Freemium: free basic salary lookup, $4.99/mo for detailed comparisons and alerts; district partnerships for recruitment ads
Existing Solutions Mentioned
CPS salary calculator website
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