High School Teacher salary in the United States

Average salary

$50,000/yr

Based on 4,469 income tax records

$20,000

$90,500

Age:

Average salary by age

18-25

26-35

36-45

46-55

56+

$40K

$48K

$55K

$57K

$20,000

$90,500

How much do High School Teachers make?

The average total salary for a High School Teacher is $50,000 per year. This is based on data from 4,469 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as High School Teacher and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. High School Teacher salary can vary between $20,000 to $90,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more

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High School Teacher salary by location

High School Teacher salary by company

Montgomery County Public Schools, Montgomery County, MD

13 income tax records

$84,500/yr

$50K – $103K

The City Of New York, Queens County, NY

11 income tax records

$75,000/yr

$59K – $92K

Chicago Public Schools, Cook County, IL

18 income tax records

$74,500/yr

$25K – $99K

Fairfax County Public Schools, Fairfax County, VA

10 income tax records

$72,500/yr

$55K – $88K

Los Angeles Unified School District, Los Angeles County, CA

11 income tax records

$67,000/yr

$45K – $99K

Riverside Unified School District, Riverside County, CA

14 income tax records

$61,500/yr

$24K – $95K

State Of Hawaii, Honolulu County, HI

16 income tax records

$61,000/yr

$31K – $76K

Dallas Independent School District, Dallas County, TX

12 income tax records

$56,000/yr

$48K – $60K

Clark County School District, Clark County, NV

19 income tax records

$50,500/yr

$20K – $66K

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, Harris County, TX

10 income tax records

$49,500/yr

$29K – $57K

Hillsborough County Public Schools, Hillsborough County, FL

10 income tax records

$49,000/yr

$42K – $59K

Orange County Public Schools, Orange County, FL

13 income tax records

$47,500/yr

$22K – $66K

Wake County Public School System, Wake County, NC

15 income tax records

$46,000/yr

$19K – $63K

High School Teacher demographics in United States

48% are single

52% are married

38% have kids

53% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for High School Teachers in United States

4,469 full-time salaries from 2019

FAQS

What is the average salary for a high school teacher in the United States?

The average salary for a high school teacher in the United States is $50,000 per year. High school teacher salaries in the United States can vary between $20,000 to $90,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

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Where is this data coming from?

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 4,469 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as high school teacher.

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Which companies offer the highest salaries for high school teachers in the United States?

The following companies offer the highest salaries for high school teachers in the United States: Montgomery County Public Schools ($84,500 a year), The City of New York ($75,000 a year), and Chicago Public Schools ($74,500 a year).

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Which cities offer the highest salaries for high school teachers in the United States?

The following cities offer the highest salaries for high school teachers in the United States: San Jose Metro Area, CA ($78,500 a year), Seattle Metro Area, WA ($75,500 a year), and Norwich Metro Area, CT ($72,000 a year).

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