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High School Teacher Salary in Alaska (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $64,864/year ($5,405/month) for a single filer
High School Teacher pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $63,360 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $78,250 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $79,650 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $97,880 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $98,140 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,790 High School Teacher jobs in Alaska (occupation code 25-2031, “Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median High School Teacher salary of $79,650 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 $64,864 — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
| Gross (median) | $79,650 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,693 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,093 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $64,864 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,405 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Alaska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a High School Teacher make in Alaska?
- The median High School Teacher salary in Alaska is $79,650 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $78,250 and $97,880.
- What is the take-home pay for a High School Teacher in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $79,650, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $64,864 per year ($5,405 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
- How many High School Teacher jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 2,790 High 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.