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High School Teacher Salary in Arizona (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $48,016/year ($4,001/month) for a single filer
High School Teacher pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,240 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,670 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,360 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $64,890 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $93,530 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 21,190 High School Teacher jobs in Arizona (occupation code 25-2031, “Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median High School Teacher salary of $58,360 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,016 — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
| Gross (median) | $58,360 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,823 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,465 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$1,057 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,016 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,001 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a High School Teacher make in Arizona?
- The median High School Teacher salary in Arizona is $58,360 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,670 and $64,890.
- What is the take-home pay for a High School Teacher in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $58,360, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $48,016 per year ($4,001 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
- How many High School Teacher jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 21,190 High School Teacher jobs in Arizona 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 Arizona 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 Arizona.