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Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher salary

Updated Updated for 2026 tax law

A criminal justice and law enforcement teacher earns a median of $76,590 a year in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $87,550. About 13,150 people work in this job.

Bottom 10%$45,000
25th percentile$60,020
Median$76,590
75th percentile$100,870
Top 10%$140,240

Take-home pay on $76,590

Take-home pay (every 2 weeks)
$2,411.96
$62,711 per year · 18.1% total tax rate
Gross pay
$2,945.77
Federal income tax
−$308.45
Social Security (6.2%)
−$182.64
Medicare (1.45%)
−$42.71
Texas income tax
$0.00
No state income tax on wages
Take-home pay
$2,411.96
Annual breakdown
Gross
$76,590
Federal
$8,020
FICA
$5,859
State + local
$0
Net
$62,711
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: Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 25-1111). Excludes the self-employed. BLS publishes annual pay only for this occupation.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a criminal justice and law enforcement teacher make an hour?

BLS reports annual pay only for this job: a median of $76,590 a year.

What is the salary range for a criminal justice and law enforcement teacher?

The bottom 10% earn under $45,000 and the top 10% earn over $140,240 a year.

How much is $76,590 after taxes?

About $62,711 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $58,814 in California for a single filer in 2026.

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