How much does a Secondary Teacher make?
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$52,267
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Secondary Teacher is $52,267 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $49,077 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 $3,190 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 Secondary Teacher in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Secondary Teacher in United States. Employers include Houston ISD, Galena Park ISD and Denver Public Schools.
Top Paying Companies
For Secondary Teacher in United States
| 1 | Houston ISD | $72,985 | |
| 2 | Galena Park ISD | $69,165 | |
| 3 | Denver Public Schools | $68,735 | |
| 4 | DC Public Schools | $66,885 | |
| 5 | Tulsa Public Schools | $65,674 | |
| 6 | Brownsville ISD | $64,676 | |
| 7 | Norfolk Public Schools | $64,005 | |
| 8 | Aldine Independent School District | $63,143 | |
| 9 | Jefferson County Schools | $62,759 | |
| 10 | Richmond Public Schools | $62,743 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Secondary Teacher in United States
The top paying industry for a Secondary Teacher in United States is Education with a median total pay of $61,303.
Education
Top paying companies in Education for Secondary Teacher are Houston ISD, Galena Park ISD, and Denver Public Schools.
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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Secondary Teacher pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Secondary Teacher is $49,077 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Secondary Teacher salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 721 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Secondary Teacher employees.
The highest salary for a Secondary Teacher in United States is $75,854 per year.
The lowest salary for a Secondary Teacher in United States is $31,753 per year.
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