Still another issue has been a lack of teachers. To address this problem, Hsiao Liuchiu offers teachers an extra NT $ 5,500 per month in salary and a 2 % bonus for completion of each full year of service. In addition, teachers who have taught on offshore islands are given preferential treatment to a degree when later applying for transfer.
為了解決偏遠離島地區師資匱乏的問題，小琉球教師每人每月有五千五百元的加給，每待滿一年，還可以加領本俸的百分之二；加上來此服務後，日後申請調動時可以加分，許多老師願意抱著「過水」的心態來此。