School Psychologist salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A school psychologist earns a median of $95,990 a year ($46.15 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $99,160. About 63,940 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $95,990
- Gross pay
- $3,691.92
- Federal income tax
- −$472.61
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$228.90
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$53.53
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,936.88
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $95,990
- Federal
- $12,288
- FICA
- $7,343
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $76,359
- 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: School Psychologists. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 19-3034). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a school psychologist make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $46.15; the average is $47.67.
What is the salary range for a school psychologist?
The bottom 10% earn under $63,070 and the top 10% earn over $142,330 a year.
How much is $95,990 after taxes?
About $76,359 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $70,429 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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