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Elementary School Teacher Salary in New York (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $65,128/year ($5,427/month) for a single filer
Elementary School Teacher pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $56,760 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $66,100 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $85,760 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $126,930 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $136,260 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 101,410 Elementary School Teacher jobs in New York (occupation code 25-2021, “Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Elementary School Teacher salary of $85,760 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $65,128 — an effective tax rate of 24.1%.
| Gross (median) | $85,760 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,037 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,561 |
| New York state income tax | −$4,034 |
| Take-home (annual) | $65,128 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,427 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Elementary School Teacher make in New York?
- The median Elementary School Teacher salary in New York is $85,760 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $66,100 and $126,930.
- What is the take-home pay for a Elementary School Teacher in New York?
- On the median salary of $85,760, a single filer in New York takes home about $65,128 per year ($5,427 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.1%.
- How many Elementary School Teacher jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 101,410 Elementary School Teacher jobs in New York 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 New York 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 New York.