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Substitute Teacher Salary in Idaho (2026)
$16.39 per hour · take-home ≈ $28,610/year ($2,384/month) for a single filer
Substitute Teacher pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,110 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $30,610 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $34,080 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $34,960 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $45,240 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,800 Substitute Teacher jobs in Idaho (occupation code 25-3031, “Substitute Teachers, Short-Term”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Substitute Teacher salary of $34,080 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $28,610 — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
| Gross (median) | $34,080 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,910 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,607 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$953 |
| Take-home (annual) | $28,610 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,384 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Idaho paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Substitute Teacher make in Idaho?
- The median Substitute Teacher salary in Idaho is $34,080 per year ($16.39 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $30,610 and $34,960.
- What is the take-home pay for a Substitute Teacher in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $34,080, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $28,610 per year ($2,384 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
- How many Substitute Teacher jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 1,800 Substitute Teacher jobs in Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho.