English Language and Literature Teacher salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
An english language and literature teacher earns a median of $78,760 a year in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $89,580. About 57,720 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $78,760
- Gross pay
- $3,029.23
- Federal income tax
- −$326.82
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$187.81
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$43.92
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,470.68
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $78,760
- Federal
- $8,497
- FICA
- $6,025
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $64,238
- 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: English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 25-1123). Excludes the self-employed. BLS publishes annual pay only for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an english language and literature teacher make an hour?
BLS reports annual pay only for this job: a median of $78,760 a year.
What is the salary range for an english language and literature teacher?
The bottom 10% earn under $48,270 and the top 10% earn over $137,250 a year.
How much is $78,760 after taxes?
About $64,238 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $60,134 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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