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Substitute Teacher Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$21.13 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,310/year ($3,026/month) for a single filer
Substitute Teacher pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,740 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,710 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $43,950 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $50,040 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $59,890 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,420 Substitute Teacher jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 25-3031, “Substitute Teachers, Short-Term”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Substitute Teacher salary of $43,950 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $36,310 — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
| Gross (median) | $43,950 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,094 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,362 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$1,184 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,310 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,026 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Substitute Teacher make in Wisconsin?
- The median Substitute Teacher salary in Wisconsin is $43,950 per year ($21.13 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,710 and $50,040.
- What is the take-home pay for a Substitute Teacher in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $43,950, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $36,310 per year ($3,026 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
- How many Substitute Teacher jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 8,420 Substitute Teacher jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.