The Killeen Independent School District remains competitive when hiring new teachers.

First year teachers in Killeen Independent School District receive a starting salary of $42,625, which includes a $1,625 sign-on bonus.

New teachers in Copperas Cove Independent School District start out at $42,050.

The state average starting salary for a new teacher is $36,009.

The state minimum starting salary is $27,320.

Information from the Killeen Daily Herald.