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Elementary School Teacher Salary in Indiana (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $48,388/year ($4,032/month) for a single filer
Elementary School Teacher pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,330 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,620 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,700 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $69,830 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,730 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 27,720 Elementary School Teacher jobs in Indiana (occupation code 25-2021, “Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median Elementary School Teacher salary of $59,700 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,388 — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
| Gross (median) | $59,700 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,984 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,567 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$1,761 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,388 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,032 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Elementary School Teacher make in Indiana?
- The median Elementary School Teacher salary in Indiana is $59,700 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,620 and $69,830.
- What is the take-home pay for a Elementary School Teacher in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $59,700, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $48,388 per year ($4,032 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
- How many Elementary School Teacher jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 27,720 Elementary School Teacher jobs in Indiana 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 Indiana 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 Indiana.