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Substitute Teacher Salary in Ohio (2026)
$17.86 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,725/year ($2,644/month) for a single filer
Substitute Teacher pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,480 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $31,920 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,150 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $43,080 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $47,470 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,140 Substitute Teacher jobs in Ohio (occupation code 25-3031, “Substitute Teachers, Short-Term”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Substitute Teacher salary of $37,150 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,725 — an effective tax rate of 14.6%.
| Gross (median) | $37,150 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,278 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,842 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$305 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,725 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,644 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Substitute Teacher make in Ohio?
- The median Substitute Teacher salary in Ohio is $37,150 per year ($17.86 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $31,920 and $43,080.
- What is the take-home pay for a Substitute Teacher in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $37,150, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $31,725 per year ($2,644 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.6%.
- How many Substitute Teacher jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 9,140 Substitute Teacher jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.