Salary Guide 2026

Teacher Salary in United States

How much do teachers earn in United States? See average, junior, and senior salary ranges.

Junior

$45,000

per year

Average

$72,000

per year

Senior

$100,000

per year

Teacher Jobs in United States

Public school pay depends strongly on state, district, education level, and tenure

Monthly Salary Breakdown

Junior (monthly)

$3,750

Average (monthly)

$6,000

Senior (monthly)

$8,333

Other Roles in United States

Software Engineer

Avg: $138,000

Data Scientist

Avg: $125,000

Product Manager

Avg: $145,000

Marketing Manager

Avg: $166,410

Accountant

Avg: $86,000

Registered Nurse

Avg: $98,000

Sales Manager

Avg: $150,000

Salary statistics methodology

Salary benchmarks are compiled from official statistics, labour-market releases, and country employment datasets. This page was last reviewed for United States 2026 data on April 30, 2026.

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Calculation notes

Average and median salaries are gross annual estimates unless marked as net.
Industry and experience bands are directional benchmarks, not guaranteed pay ranges.
Figures can vary by region, company size, benefits, contract type, and bonus policy.