Teachers cannot easily access salary schedules from multiple school districts to compare compensation during contract negotiations.

No centralized, up-to-date database of school district salary schedules exists; teachers resort to manual searches and calculations.

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

May 31, 2026

Workarounds Described

Manually searches nearby district websites for salary schedule PDFs
Calculates pay scales manually to compare districts
Assumes correct pay because no schedule was provided

Implied Software Gaps

Centralized database of district salary schedules with automated updates
Automated comparison tool that calculates differences across districts
Notification system for salary schedule changes

App Concept

SalarySight

SalarySight is a web app that aggregates public salary schedules from school districts, parsing lane/step tables into a searchable, comparable format. Teachers can view side-by-side compensation data without manual research or math, empowering informed negotiation.

Key Features

Aggregates salary schedules from district public documents
Side-by-side comparison of lanes and steps across districts
Alerts when schedules are updated or newly posted
Export customized comparison reports for negotiation

Target Users: Public school teachers nationwide, particularly those in districts undergoing contract negotiations

Revenue Model: Freemium: basic version free with ads; premium subscription at $5.99/mo for advanced filters, alerts, and ad-free experience

Existing Solutions Mentioned

spreadsheetmanual calculation

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