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Substitute Teacher Salary in Montana (2026)
$13.49 per hour · take-home ≈ $24,148/year ($2,012/month) for a single filer
Substitute Teacher pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $22,930 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $26,590 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $28,050 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $30,830 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $38,230 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,370 Substitute Teacher jobs in Montana (occupation code 25-3031, “Substitute Teachers, Short-Term”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Substitute Teacher salary of $28,050 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $24,148 — an effective tax rate of 13.9%.
| Gross (median) | $28,050 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,195 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,146 |
| Montana state income tax | −$562 |
| Take-home (annual) | $24,148 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,012 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Substitute Teacher make in Montana?
- The median Substitute Teacher salary in Montana is $28,050 per year ($13.49 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $26,590 and $30,830.
- What is the take-home pay for a Substitute Teacher in Montana?
- On the median salary of $28,050, a single filer in Montana takes home about $24,148 per year ($2,012 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 13.9%.
- How many Substitute Teacher jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 2,370 Substitute Teacher jobs in Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana.