Salary of the Teacher The basis for the distribution of percentage is most important to least important. The highest percentage is the most important and the lowest percentage is the least important. The teacher's salary is divided into 7 parts: rent/mortgage, groceries, transportation, utilities, savings, entertainment/leisure, and miscellaneous, with different amounts allotted to each category as indicated above. Groceries receive the largest percentage because the teacher needs to stock up on food and other essentials for the month. Utilities receive 22% as many utility expenses need to be covered, not just electricity. Savings receive 18% to ensure there's money available in case of emergencies. Entertainment/leisure is allotted 12% as it's important to have funds for relaxation and stress relief. Rent/mortgage receives 8% for instances when the teacher needs to rent a place for rest during meetings o...