How to keep teachers in a profession in times of budget shortages?

The data refer to a study of teachers’ preferences regarding working conditions that affect job satisfaction using the Discrete Choice Experiment (DCE) methodology, according to which respondents make choices in hypothetical situations. The data contain the results of a survey conducted among teachers in the city of Kutno, in addition to variables defining choices, also variables regarding socio-demographic characteristics are included. Variables and their type are defined in the Codebook file. This is a unique study for Poland using DCE to study teachers’ preferences.The study shows significant heterogeneity in teachers’ tastes regarding working conditions. In addition to income, teachers value other elements that can compensate for their relatively low salaries, potentially reducing the burden on state budgets compared to wage increases.