In 2009, the Reading School District reported employing 1,387 teachers and administrators with a median salary of $52,826 and a top salary of $147,056. The district reported that 14 administrators received a salary of over $104,000 per year. The teachers' work day is 7 hours in ES and 7.5 hours in MS/SHS with 186 days in the contract year (180 student days). Teachers receive a 30-minute duty-free lunch and daily preparation period. Additionally, the teachers receive a defined benefit pension, health insurance, professional development reimbursement, 1-2 paid personal days, 10 paid sick days, paid bereavement leave, 3 paid emergency days and other benefits. The district pays a benefit of compensation based on unused sick days for a deceased employee to the estate. Special Education employees receive an additional payment above salary. Teachers receive an annual longevity bonus after 25 years. Teachers taking sabbatical leave receive 2/3rd of their salary and earn sick days.