High School Teacher salary in California

Average salary
$64,000/yr
Based on 408 income tax records
$23,500
$103,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$48K
 
$62K
 
$67K
 
$80K
 
$80K
$23,500
$103,500
How much do High School Teachers make?
The average total salary for a High School Teacher is $64,000 per year. This is based on data from 408 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 $23,500 to $103,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

From consenting TurboTax customers

High School Teacher salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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Los Angeles Unified School District, California
12 income tax records
$65,000/yr
$45K – $99K
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Riverside Unified School District, California
18 income tax records
$61,500/yr
$20K – $95K

High School Teacher demographics in California

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53% are single
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47% are married
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33% have kids
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51% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for High School Teachers in California

408 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a high school teacher in California is $64,000 per year. High school teacher salaries in California can vary between $23,500 to $103,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 408 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as high school teacher.

The following cities offer the highest salaries for high school teachers in California: San Jose, CA ($84,500 a year), Los Angeles, CA ($72,000 a year), and San Francisco, CA ($70,000 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.