Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley says educators in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) now rank among the highest-paid in the region following a recent compensation review. During his recent budget address, Wheatley highlighted that the starting salary for qualified teachers in the BVI now stands at US$55,146 per year—a figure that surpasses the starting salary in the nearby United States Virgin Islands (USVI), which stands at approximately US$50,974. The difference amounts to an annual advantage of US$4,172 for BVI teachers.
“This competitive salary supports our efforts to attract and retain talented educators, a critical factor in the success of our students and the system as a whole,” Wheatley stated.
