In 2009, the district reported employing over 305 teachers with a starting salary of $39,900 for 193 days work with 180 for pupil instruction. The average teacher salary was $61,638 while the maximum salary is $130,000. As of 2007, Pennsylvania ranked in the top 10 states in average teacher salaries. When adjusted for cost of living Pennsylvania ranked fourth in the nation for teacher compensation. Teachers work 7 hour and 30 minutes per day, including a paid 30-minute lunch period and daily prep time. Additionally, Peters Township School District teachers receive a defined benefit pension, health insurance, professional development reimbursement, 3 paid personal days, 5 paid bereavement days and 10 paid sick days (which accumulate), life insurance and other benefits. Teachers may take a one semester sabbatical with full pay. The teachers can qualify for a substantial bonus upon retirement. Teacher are paid extra if they cover a class during their paid prep time. According to State Rep. Glen Grell, a trustee of the Pennsylvania Public School Employees’ Retirement System Board, a 40-year educator can retire with a pension equal to 100 percent of their final salary.