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High School Teacher Salary in Tennessee (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $51,885/year ($4,324/month) for a single filer
High School Teacher pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,050 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $52,870 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,860 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $73,740 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,180 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 21,230 High School Teacher jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 25-2031, “Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median High School Teacher salary of $61,860 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $51,885 — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
| Gross (median) | $61,860 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,243 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,732 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,885 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,324 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a High School Teacher make in Tennessee?
- The median High School Teacher salary in Tennessee is $61,860 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $52,870 and $73,740.
- What is the take-home pay for a High School Teacher in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $61,860, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $51,885 per year ($4,324 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
- How many High School Teacher jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 21,230 High School Teacher jobs in Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee.