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High School Teacher Salary in Colorado (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $57,616/year ($4,801/month) for a single filer
High School Teacher pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,970 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,860 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $72,900 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $83,790 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $101,300 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 18,310 High School Teacher jobs in Colorado (occupation code 25-2031, “Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median High School Teacher salary of $72,900 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $57,616 — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
| Gross (median) | $72,900 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,208 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,577 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$2,499 |
| Take-home (annual) | $57,616 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,801 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a High School Teacher make in Colorado?
- The median High School Teacher salary in Colorado is $72,900 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,860 and $83,790.
- What is the take-home pay for a High School Teacher in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $72,900, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $57,616 per year ($4,801 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
- How many High School Teacher jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 18,310 High School Teacher jobs in Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado.