Teacher salary in Denver, CO

Average salary
$50,500/yr
Based on 3,287 income tax records
$21,500
$79,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$40K
 
$49K
 
$56K
 
$59K
 
$54K
$21,500
$79,000
How much do Teachers make?
The average total salary for a Teacher is $50,500 per year. This is based on data from 3,287 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Teacher and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Teacher salary can vary between $21,500 to $79,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Teacher salary by location

Teacher salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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Boulder Valley School District, Jefferson County, CO
84 income tax records
$64,500/yr
$41K – $90K
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Regis Jesuit High School, Denver County, CO
10 income tax records
$62,500/yr
$51K – $76K
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Colorado Academy, Jefferson County, CO
22 income tax records
$62,000/yr
$29K – $77K
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Arapahoe County School District, Jefferson County, CO
147 income tax records
$61,000/yr
$33K – $81K
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Westminster Public Schools, Denver County, CO
83 income tax records
$60,500/yr
$23K – $67K
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Aurora Public Schools, Jefferson County, CO
496 income tax records
$60,000/yr
$36K – $79K
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Jefferson County, CO
338 income tax records
$59,500/yr
$22K – $79K
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Denver Public Schools, Arapahoe County, CO
1,262 income tax records
$58,500/yr
$35K – $82K
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Adams County School District, Jefferson County, CO
68 income tax records
$53,000/yr
$43K – $70K
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Kipp Denver Collegiate Kdc, Jefferson County, CO
52 income tax records
$52,500/yr
$46K – $68K
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Stargate Charter School, Adams County, CO
13 income tax records
$52,000/yr
$43K – $67K
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Brighton School District 27J, Jefferson County, CO
144 income tax records
$51,000/yr
$38K – $63K
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FrankCrum, Arapahoe County, CO
1,056 income tax records
$51,000/yr
$26K – $70K
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Englewood Schools Arapahoe Count, Denver County, CO
38 income tax records
$50,000/yr
$23K – $59K
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Mapleton Public Schools, Denver County, CO
96 income tax records
$50,000/yr
$27K – $73K
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University Of Denver Colorado S, Denver County, CO
11 income tax records
$49,500/yr
$38K – $108K
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Rocky Mountain Preparatory Schoo, Denver County, CO
32 income tax records
$49,000/yr
$25K – $60K
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Stanley British Primary, Denver County, CO
11 income tax records
$49,000/yr
$25K – $79K
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The Academy Of Charter Schools I, Adams County, CO
10 income tax records
$48,500/yr
$39K – $64K
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St Vrain Valley School District, Adams County, CO
12 income tax records
$48,500/yr
$40K – $56K
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Douglas County Schools, Jefferson County, CO
195 income tax records
$48,000/yr
$32K – $76K
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Sheridan School District, Jefferson County, CO
14 income tax records
$47,500/yr
$34K – $67K
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Strive Preparatory Schools, Jefferson County, CO
84 income tax records
$47,000/yr
$37K – $63K
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Bromley East Charter, Adams County, CO
10 income tax records
$47,000/yr
$18K – $55K
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Highline Academy, Denver County, CO
17 income tax records
$45,500/yr
$23K – $60K
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KinderCare Learning Centers, Jefferson County, CO
12 income tax records
$28,000/yr
$19K – $34K
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Colorado Community College System, Jefferson County, CO
10 income tax records
$27,000/yr
$20K – $77K

Teacher demographics in Denver, CO

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63% are single
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37% are married
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25% have kids
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48% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Teachers in Denver, CO

3,287 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a teacher in Denver, CO is $50,500 per year. Teacher salaries in Denver, CO can vary between $21,500 to $79,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 3,287 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as teacher.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for teachers near Denver, CO: Boulder Valley School District ($64,500 a year), Regis Jesuit High School ($62,500 a year), and Colorado Academy ($62,000 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for teachers near Denver, CO: Cheyenne, WY ($59,000 a year), Louisville, CO ($59,000 a year), and Thornton, CO ($55,000 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.