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Computer Science Teacher salary

Updated Updated for 2026 tax law

A computer science teacher earns a median of $96,980 a year in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $104,420. About 35,480 people work in this job.

Bottom 10%$49,460
25th percentile$66,600
Median$96,980
75th percentile$131,320
Top 10%$170,200

Take-home pay on $96,980

Take-home pay (every 2 weeks)
$2,963.67
$77,055 per year · 20.5% total tax rate
Gross pay
$3,730.00
Federal income tax
−$480.98
Social Security (6.2%)
−$231.26
Medicare (1.45%)
−$54.09
Texas income tax
$0.00
No state income tax on wages
Take-home pay
$2,963.67
Annual breakdown
Gross
$96,980
Federal
$12,506
FICA
$7,419
State + local
$0
Net
$77,055
Marginal federal rate
22.0%
Marginal state rate
0.0%

2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.

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BLS occupation: Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 25-1021). Excludes the self-employed. BLS publishes annual pay only for this occupation.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a computer science teacher make an hour?

BLS reports annual pay only for this job: a median of $96,980 a year.

What is the salary range for a computer science teacher?

The bottom 10% earn under $49,460 and the top 10% earn over $170,200 a year.

How much is $96,980 after taxes?

About $77,055 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $71,021 in California for a single filer in 2026.

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