As the 2027 French presidential campaign heats up, candidates are increasingly promising to raise teachers’ salaries. This surge in pledges comes as the teaching profession experiences a growing gap between expectations and reality, leading to widespread dissatisfaction. However, teachers themselves are expressing skepticism, questioning what concessions might be required in return for these promised increases. There is broad agreement on the need for salary reevaluation to address the profession’s declining appeal. Candidates are attempting to capitalize on this consensus, but details remain vague. Educators are waiting to see concrete proposals beyond simple promises of higher pay. The debate highlights the importance of teacher compensation in the upcoming election.