This document discusses factors that affect teacher salaries such as merit pay, bonus pay, and incentives. It explains that merit pay ties teacher salaries to student performance evaluations, with potential bonuses or salary increases for high-achieving teachers. Bonus pay programs award additional funds to schools receiving an "A" grade or improving their grade. Incentives like continuing education and national board certification can lead to higher salaries. The document provides resources for researching average teacher salaries nationally, by state, and in different school districts.