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Elementary School Teacher Salary in Alaska (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $64,589/year ($5,382/month) for a single filer
Elementary School Teacher pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $62,140 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,800 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $79,260 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $97,090 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $98,610 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,500 Elementary School Teacher jobs in Alaska (occupation code 25-2021, “Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Elementary School Teacher salary of $79,260 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Alaska), a single filer keeps about $64,589 — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
| Gross (median) | $79,260 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,607 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,063 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $64,589 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,382 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Elementary School Teacher make in Alaska?
- The median Elementary School Teacher salary in Alaska is $79,260 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,800 and $97,090.
- What is the take-home pay for a Elementary School Teacher in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $79,260, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $64,589 per year ($5,382 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
- How many Elementary School Teacher jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 3,500 Elementary School Teacher jobs in Alaska in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alaska state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alaska.