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Substitute Teacher Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$21.05 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,431/year ($3,036/month) for a single filer
Substitute Teacher pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,170 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,380 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $43,780 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,460 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,670 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 17,100 Substitute Teacher jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 25-3031, “Substitute Teachers, Short-Term”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Substitute Teacher salary of $43,780 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $36,431 — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
| Gross (median) | $43,780 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,074 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,349 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$927 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,431 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,036 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Substitute Teacher make in New Jersey?
- The median Substitute Teacher salary in New Jersey is $43,780 per year ($21.05 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,380 and $47,460.
- What is the take-home pay for a Substitute Teacher in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $43,780, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $36,431 per year ($3,036 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
- How many Substitute Teacher jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 17,100 Substitute Teacher jobs in New Jersey 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 Jersey 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 Jersey.