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High School Teacher Salary in Hawaii (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $56,903/year ($4,742/month) for a single filer
High School Teacher pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $56,040 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,270 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $74,310 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $81,220 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $98,360 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,590 High School Teacher jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 25-2031, “Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median High School Teacher salary of $74,310 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Hawaii state income tax, a single filer keeps about $56,903 — an effective tax rate of 23.4%.
| Gross (median) | $74,310 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,518 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,685 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$4,204 |
| Take-home (annual) | $56,903 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,742 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a High School Teacher make in Hawaii?
- The median High School Teacher salary in Hawaii is $74,310 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,270 and $81,220.
- What is the take-home pay for a High School Teacher in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $74,310, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $56,903 per year ($4,742 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.4%.
- How many High School Teacher jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 5,590 High School Teacher jobs in Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii.