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Substitute Teacher Salary in Virginia (2026)
$18.76 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,050/year ($2,671/month) for a single filer
Substitute Teacher pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,670 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $32,270 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,020 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,800 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $53,540 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 24,350 Substitute Teacher jobs in Virginia (occupation code 25-3031, “Substitute Teachers, Short-Term”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Substitute Teacher salary of $39,020 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $32,050 — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
| Gross (median) | $39,020 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,502 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,985 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$1,483 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,050 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,671 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Substitute Teacher make in Virginia?
- The median Substitute Teacher salary in Virginia is $39,020 per year ($18.76 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $32,270 and $45,800.
- What is the take-home pay for a Substitute Teacher in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $39,020, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $32,050 per year ($2,671 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
- How many Substitute Teacher jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 24,350 Substitute Teacher jobs in Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia.