Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a History Teacher make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$51,302 / yrTotal Pay
$48,055 / yrBase Pay
$3,247 / yrAdditional Pay

$51,302

 / yr
$33K$79K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a History Teacher is $51,302 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $48,055 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 $3,247 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 History Teacher in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a History Teacher in United States. Employers include New York City Department of Education, Uncommon Schools and Success Academy Charter Schools.

1
New York City Department of Education
New York City Department of Education
$70,468/yr
599 open jobs
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Success Academy Charter Schools
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History TeacherSee 10 salaries from all locations

$64,829

 / yr

$28

 / hr

$65,643

 / yr

$70,468

 / yr

$61,998

 / yr

$61,589

 / yr

$55,815

 / yr

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$63,433

 / yr

$64,693

 / yr

$58,773

 / yr

$71,293

 / yr

$60,850

 / yr

$57,524

 / yr

$64,413

 / yr

$27

 / hr

$52,508

 / yr

$70,508

 / yr

$54,593

 / yr

$59,134

 / yr

$58,392

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Top Paying Industries

For a History Teacher in United States

The top 2 paying industries for a History Teacher in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $70,468 and Education with a median total pay of $61,793.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$70,468

    12% Higher than other industries

  • EducationEducation$61,793

    1% Lower than other industries

Government & Public Administration

The top paying company in Government & Public Administration for History Teacher is New York City Department of Education.

New York City Department of EducationNew York City Department of Education$70,468/yr

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.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Social Studies Teacher

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$53,500

/yr

$52K | $2K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
High School Social Studies Teacher

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$63,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
History Teacher

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$83,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
History Teacher

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$83,000

/yr

$78K | $5K

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
High School Social Studies Teacher

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$68,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Social Studies Teacher

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$73,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Social Studies Teacher

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$45,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
History Teacher

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$59,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Middle School Social Studies Teacher

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$55,900

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

7-9 years
2 days ago

History Teacher pay FAQ

The national average salary for a History Teacher is $48,055 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a History Teacher salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 432 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a History Teacher employees.

The highest salary for a History Teacher in United States is $73,440 per year.

The lowest salary for a History Teacher in United States is $31,444 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a History Teacher or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a History Teacher.