How much does a High School Teacher make in Los Angeles, CA?

Updated Jun 14, 2023

Experience

Industry

$72,464 / yrTotal Pay
$67,611 / yrBase Pay
$4,852 / yrAdditional Pay

$72,464

 / yr
$46K$116K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a High School Teacher is $72,464 per year in the Los Angeles, CA area, with an average salary of $67,611 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 $4,852 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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For High School Teacher in Los Angeles, CA

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What are total pay estimates for a High School Teacher at different companies in Los Angeles, CA?

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Los Angeles USD
3.6
High School TeacherSee 14 salaries from this location

$72,858

 / yr
California Virtual Academies
3
High School TeacherSee 4 salaries from this location

$69,028

 / yr
Alliance College Ready Public Schools
3.9
High School TeacherSee 4 salaries from this location

$66,768

 / yr
New Designs Charter School
3.9
High School TeacherSee 3 salaries from this location

$66,268

 / yr
Soledad Enrichment Action
3
High School TeacherSee 2 salaries from this location

$64,821

 / yr
Carney, Sandoe & Associates
4.2
High School TeacherSee 2 salaries from this location

$64,111

 / yr
Milken Community Schools
3.8
High School TeacherSee 1 salary from this location

$69,961

 / yr

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Ednovate
3.6
High School TeacherSee 1 salary from this location

$63,088

 / yr
Archdiocese of Los Angeles
3
High School TeacherSee 1 salary from this location

$66,287

 / yr
Larchmont Charter School
3.9
High School TeacherSee 1 salary from this location

$68,336

 / yr
DDB
3.8
High School TeacherSee 1 salary from this location

$35

 / hr
Santa Monica Malibu School District
3.4
High School TeacherSee 1 salary from this location

$65,212

 / yr
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High School Teacher in Los Angeles, CA Salaries

Job TitleLocationSalary
Los Angeles USD High School Teacher salaries - 14 salaries reportedLos Angeles, CA$72,858/yr
California Virtual Academies High School Teacher salaries - 4 salaries reportedLos Angeles, CA$69,028/yr
Alliance College Ready Public Schools High School Teacher salaries - 4 salaries reportedLos Angeles, CA$66,768/yr
New Designs Charter School High School Teacher salaries - 3 salaries reportedLos Angeles, CA$66,268/yr
Soledad Enrichment Action High School Teacher salaries - 2 salaries reportedLos Angeles, CA$64,821/yr
Carney, Sandoe & Associates High School Teacher salaries - 2 salaries reportedLos Angeles, CA$64,111/yr
Milken Community Schools High School Teacher salaries - 1 salaries reportedLos Angeles, CA$69,961/yr
Ednovate High School Teacher salaries - 1 salaries reportedLos Angeles, CA$63,088/yr
Archdiocese of Los Angeles High School Teacher salaries - 1 salaries reportedLos Angeles, CA$66,287/yr
Larchmont Charter School High School Teacher salaries - 1 salaries reportedLos Angeles, CA$68,336/yr
DDB High School Teacher salaries - 1 salaries reportedLos Angeles, CA$35/hr
Santa Monica Malibu School District High School Teacher salaries - 1 salaries reportedLos Angeles, CA$65,212/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a High School Teacher in Los Angeles, CA

The top paying industry for a High School Teacher in Los Angeles, CA is Education with a median total pay of $72,858.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • EducationEducation$72,858

    0% Lower than other industries

Education

The top paying company in Education for High School Teacher is Los Angeles USD.

Los Angeles USDLos Angeles USD$72,858/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.

How does the High school teacher salary in Los Angeles, CA compare to the national average salary in US for the same job?

The average salary for a High school teacher in US is $52,480 per year based on 2,057 salary contributions, which is 14.67% less than the salary for a High school teacher in Los Angeles, CA. The cost of living and the local demand for the work are among the factors affecting wages. The top 3 companies in US where a High school teacher gets the highest compensation are Capital Preparatory Schools, Chippewa Valley Schools and Prince William County Schools. Bigger companies typically pay 2.39% less than smaller companies for a High school teacher.

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

High School Teacher

Los Angeles, CA

 | 1-3 years

$68,000

/yr

Submitted 4 days ago

1-3 years
4 days ago
High School Teacher

Los Angeles, CA

 | 1-3 years

$12

/hr

Submitted 18 days ago

1-3 years
18 days ago
HS Teacher

Los Angeles, CA

 | 4-6 years

$63,429

/yr

Submitted 19 days ago

4-6 years
19 days ago
High School History Teacher

Los Angeles, CA

 | 10-14 years

$80,000

/yr

Submitted 27 days ago

10-14 years
27 days ago
High School Teacher

Los Angeles, CA

 | 4-6 years

$60,000

/yr

Submitted 27 days ago

4-6 years
27 days ago
Secondary School Teacher, Mathematics

Los Angeles, CA

 | 4-6 years

$55,400

/yr

Submitted 38 days ago

4-6 years
38 days ago
High School Teacher

Los Angeles, CA

 | 15+ years

$90,000

/yr

Submitted 39 days ago

15+ years
39 days ago
High School History Teacher

Los Angeles, CA

 | 4-6 years

$22

/hr

Submitted 40 days ago

4-6 years
40 days ago
Full Time HS Teacher

Los Angeles, CA

 | 4-6 years

$72,000

/yr

Submitted 40 days ago

4-6 years
40 days ago

High School Teacher pay FAQ in Los Angeles, CA

The average salary for a High School Teacher is $72,464 per year in Los Angeles, CA. Salaries estimates are based on 3223 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a High School Teacher employees in Los Angeles, CA.

The highest salary for a High School Teacher in Los Angeles, CA is $92,745 per year.

The lowest salary for a High School Teacher in Los Angeles, CA is $56,824 per year.

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