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Elementary School Teacher Salary in Georgia (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $56,557/year ($4,713/month) for a single filer
Elementary School Teacher pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,260 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $61,110 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $72,290 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $77,870 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $98,030 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 43,820 Elementary School Teacher jobs in Georgia (occupation code 25-2021, “Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Elementary School Teacher salary of $72,290 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $56,557 — an effective tax rate of 21.8%.
| Gross (median) | $72,290 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,074 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,530 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$3,129 |
| Take-home (annual) | $56,557 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,713 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Elementary School Teacher make in Georgia?
- The median Elementary School Teacher salary in Georgia is $72,290 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $61,110 and $77,870.
- What is the take-home pay for a Elementary School Teacher in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $72,290, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $56,557 per year ($4,713 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.8%.
- How many Elementary School Teacher jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 43,820 Elementary School Teacher jobs in Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia.