In 2009, the district reports employing over 200 teachers with a starting salary of $32,856 for 185 days work. The average teacher salary was $45,743 while the maximum salary is $102,484. In Pennsylvania, the average teacher salary for Pennsylvania's 124,100 public school teachers was $54,977 in 2008. 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. Additionally, Huntingdon Area School District teachers receive a defined benefit pension, health insurance, a $5000 retirement bonus, 3 days bereavement leave, 2 religious holidays leave, professional development reimbursement, income protection insurance, several paid personal days, and 10 sick days, life insurance and other benefits. 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.