WV HB4765

Public school teachers in West Virginia would receive a $1,794 annual salary increase effective for the 2026-2027 school year, with minimum salaries ranging from $40,851 (entry-level, 4th Class) to $55,562 (35 years experience, Doctorate).

School service personnel would receive a $1,794 annual salary increase effective July 1, 2026, with pay scales based on years of experience and pay grade classification.

West Virginia State Police members would receive a $1,794 annual salary increase effective July 1, 2026, with base salaries ranging from $55,518 for cadets during training to $82,989 for Lieutenant Colonels.

Forensic laboratory personnel including Evidence Custodians, Forensic Technicians, Forensic Scientists, and Forensic Scientist Supervisors would receive the same $1,794 annual increase, with salaries ranging from $52,644 to $90,102.