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High School Teacher Salary in Vermont (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $59,531/year ($4,961/month) for a single filer
High School Teacher pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,800 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,660 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $76,220 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $80,510 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $99,830 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,450 High School Teacher jobs in Vermont (occupation code 25-2031, “Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median High School Teacher salary of $76,220 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Vermont state income tax, a single filer keeps about $59,531 — an effective tax rate of 21.9%.
| Gross (median) | $76,220 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,938 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,831 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$2,920 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,531 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,961 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a High School Teacher make in Vermont?
- The median High School Teacher salary in Vermont is $76,220 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,660 and $80,510.
- What is the take-home pay for a High School Teacher in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $76,220, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $59,531 per year ($4,961 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.9%.
- How many High School Teacher jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 2,450 High School Teacher jobs in Vermont 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 Vermont 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 Vermont.