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High school teacher salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a High School Teacher make in the United States?

Average base salary

$61,659
Average $61,659
Low $38,479
High $98,803

The average salary for a high school teacher is $61,659 per year in the United States. 16.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

High School Teacher job openings in United States

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High School History Teacher
The Westwood School3.4out of 5 stars.
Addison, TX
$50,000 - $60,000 a year
Full-time
59 minutes ago

Highest paying companies for High School Teacher in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
St. John Vianney High School
 
$208,000per year
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Baldwin Union Free School Dist...
 
$199,879per year
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South Kitsap School District
 
$191,568per year
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The Children's Circle
 
$187,200per year
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Oxnard Union High School Distr...
 
$185,479per year
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San Dieguito Union High School...
 
$184,097per year
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Highest paying cities for High School Teachers near United States

  1. Jackson, MI
    $69,005 per year
  2. High, TX
    $66,192 per year
  3. Des Moines, IA
    $62,073 per year
  4. Liverpool, NY
    $62,030 per year
  5. Las Vegas, NV
    $61,440 per year

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