How much does a High School Teacher make?
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$60,720
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a High School Teacher is $60,720 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $56,495 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $4,225 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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Top Paying Companies
For a High School Teacher in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a High School Teacher in United States. Employers include National Security Agency, New York City Department of Education and San Francisco Unified School District.
Top Paying Companies
For High School Teacher in United States
| 1 | National Security Agency | $80,676 | |
| 2 | New York City Department of Education | $70,670 | |
| 3 | San Francisco Unified School District | $65,806 | |
| 4 | Los Angeles USD | $64,576 | |
| 5 | Oakland Unified School District | $63,786 | |
| 6 | San Jose Unified School District | $63,563 | |
| 7 | KIPP Schools | $63,358 | |
| 8 | Alhambra USD | $62,863 | |
| 9 | Seattle Public Schools | $62,771 | |
| 10 | Uncommon Schools | $62,596 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a High School Teacher in United States
The top 3 paying industries for a High School Teacher in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $75,673, Education with a median total pay of $57,568 and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $51,784.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$75,673
23% Higher than other industries
Government & Public Administration
Top paying companies in Government & Public Administration for High School Teacher are National Security Agency and New York City Department of Education.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Education?
Job growth in education remains steady, with modest growth in salaries and greater opportunities for workers with STEM specialization or those with advanced degrees. Opportunities are likely to persist with the projected rise in student enrollment in the coming years. Jobs are often reliant upon state and local budgets with public sector benefits being an attractive feature for many job-seekers.
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High School Teacher pay FAQ
The average salary for a High School Teacher is $60,720 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 3232 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a High School Teacher employees in United States.
The highest salary for a High School Teacher in United States is $74,876 per year.
The lowest salary for a High School Teacher in United States is $49,451 per year.
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