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High School Teacher Salary in New Hampshire (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $63,042/year ($5,253/month) for a single filer
High School Teacher pay range in New Hampshire
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,570 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,860 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $77,060 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $81,980 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $96,510 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,860 High School Teacher jobs in New Hampshire (occupation code 25-2031, “Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Hampshire
A median High School Teacher salary of $77,060 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in New Hampshire), a single filer keeps about $63,042 — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
| Gross (median) | $77,060 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,123 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,895 |
| New Hampshire state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $63,042 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,253 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a High School Teacher make in New Hampshire?
- The median High School Teacher salary in New Hampshire is $77,060 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,860 and $81,980.
- What is the take-home pay for a High School Teacher in New Hampshire?
- On the median salary of $77,060, a single filer in New Hampshire takes home about $63,042 per year ($5,253 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
- How many High School Teacher jobs are there in New Hampshire?
- BLS counts 5,860 High School Teacher jobs in New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire.