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High School Teacher Salary in Kansas (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $47,271/year ($3,939/month) for a single filer
High School Teacher pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,630 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,440 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,920 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $64,160 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $76,230 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,860 High School Teacher jobs in Kansas (occupation code 25-2031, “Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kansas
A median High School Teacher salary of $59,920 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,271 — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
| Gross (median) | $59,920 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,010 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,584 |
| Kansas state income tax | −$3,055 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,271 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,939 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a High School Teacher make in Kansas?
- The median High School Teacher salary in Kansas is $59,920 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,440 and $64,160.
- What is the take-home pay for a High School Teacher in Kansas?
- On the median salary of $59,920, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $47,271 per year ($3,939 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
- How many High School Teacher jobs are there in Kansas?
- BLS counts 10,860 High School Teacher jobs in Kansas 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 Kansas 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 Kansas.