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Teacher Paycheck Calculator
See your real take-home pay after pension contributions, state taxes, and FICA. Handles 10-month, 11-month, and 12-month pay schedules.
Pension deduction
10 or 12-month pay
$300 educator deduction
2026 brackets
Your salary details
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Typical range: 5–14% of salary
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Deduction breakdown
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💡 Teacher pay tips
- Pension contributions are typically pre-tax, reducing your federal and state taxable income. Enter the % your district requires.
- Educator deduction: Teachers can deduct up to $300 in unreimbursed classroom expenses ($600 if married filing jointly, both teachers).
- Many districts offer 403(b) supplemental retirement — voluntary contributions that further reduce taxable income.
- Summer pay: If paid over 12 months, your summer checks are just the salary spread out — not extra income.