How much does a Teacher make in Idaho?

BLS puts the average Teacher pay in Idaho at $60,940 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Idaho, after federal taxes, FICA, and Idaho state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $49,024 annually ($4,085/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Teacher in Idaho?

On a $60,940 salary in Idaho, your take-home pay is approximately $49,024/year or $4,085/month. Federal tax: $5,133. State tax: $2,122. FICA: $4,662.

Is $60,940 a good Teacher salary?

$60,940 is the BLS average Teacher pay in Idaho, 16% below the US average of $72,650 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Idaho earn between $48,900 and $65,960.

How do Idaho taxes affect Teacher salaries?

Idaho levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $60,940 is $2,122. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 19.6%.

What are the career growth prospects for Teachers?

In Idaho, the top 10% earn over $80,710 and the bottom 10% under $45,940 (BLS, May 2025). 2% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average). Related roles include: Elementary Teacher, High School Teacher, Special Ed Teacher, Substitute Teacher.

How can a Teacher in Idaho reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Teacher Salary in Idaho (2026)

Average Teacher pay in Idaho

$60,940/year

≈ $29/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $48,900–$65,960

US average: $72,650

Source: BLS, May 2025 · Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

After tax (single filer)

$49,024/year

$4,085/month · effective tax rate 19.55%

Federal $5,133
State $2,122
FICA $4,662
Take-home

Pay by role in Idaho

Veteran TeacherBLS · 75th–90th percentile$65,960–$80,710
Teacher (early career)BLS · 10th–25th percentile$45,940–$48,900
Special Education TeacherBLS · 75th–90th percentile$76,590–$86,370
High School TeacherBLS · 75th–90th percentile$78,280–$91,620
Principal / AdministratorBLS · 75th–90th percentile$118,490–$128,320
Career & Technical Education TeacherBLS · 75th–90th percentile$72,940–$77,080

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$49,024
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,085
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$1,886
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$24/hr
Federal Tax	$5,133
State Tax	$2,122
FICA Taxes	$4,662
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	19.55%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Teachers earn the same — not even close

Idaho's K-12 teacher market is anchored by the Idaho State Department of Education SDE + ID Standards-Based Education + ISAT Idaho Standards Achievement Test standardized testing, the substantial ID public school districts (West Ada School District ~40K students Meridian + Eagle + Star as the largest ID district + Boise School District ~25K students + Nampa SD + Coeur d'Alene SD + Idaho Falls SD + Pocatello-Chubbuck SD + Twin Falls SD + Bonneville Joint SD + Caldwell SD + Vallivue SD), PERSI Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho School Tier + the substantial PERSI teacher pension, the substantial ID private + charter schools (the substantial post-2013 ID Charter Schools Act expansion + ID has substantial charter school presence + the substantial Bishop Kelly Catholic Boise + the substantial post-2020 ID Christian + classical school growth), plus the substantial Idaho Education Association IEA + Boise State College of Education + UI College of Education + ISU College of Education teacher prep pipelines + the substantial post-2020 ID net in-migration K-12 enrollment growth.

Veteran Teacher

$65,960–$80,710

Senior ID teacher at large district (West Ada + Boise + Nampa + Coeur d·Alene) · MA+30 · PERSI School Tier peak

Source: BLS May 2025 · Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Idaho · 75th–90th percentile

Teacher (early career)

$45,940–$48,900

Entry-band ID teacher · BA lane · ID Career Ladder Level 1 · post-2024 ID minimum teacher salary

Source: BLS May 2025 · Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Idaho · 10th–25th percentile

Special Education Teacher

$76,590–$86,370

SPED + IEP + the substantial ID special ed teacher shortage · ID SPED stipend + harder-to-staff

Source: BLS May 2025 · Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Idaho · 75th–90th percentile

High School Teacher

$78,280–$91,620

High-need STEM differential · ID Math + Science · the substantial ID STEM teacher recruitment

Source: BLS May 2025 · Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Idaho · 75th–90th percentile

Principal / Administrator

$118,490–$128,320

ID principal at large district · PERSI + administrator pension multiplier

Source: BLS May 2025 · Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Idaho · 75th–90th percentile

Career & Technical Education Teacher

$72,940–$77,080

CTE at ID high schools · College of Western Idaho CWI + ISU CTE + UI Extension

Source: BLS May 2025 · Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Idaho · 75th–90th percentile

Worth knowing: Idaho's substantial post-2020 net in-migration K-12 enrollment growth is one of the country's most distinctive concentrated US single-state K-12 enrollment demographic shifts and a feature most national teacher surveys understate for ID. The substantial post-2020 ID K-12 enrollment growth (the substantial post-2020 ID net in-migration ~3% annual ID population growth driven by substantial CA + WA + OR + IL + NY net out-migration to ID + the substantial post-COVID remote work-enabled family migration + the substantial ID Treasure Valley + Boise + Meridian + Eagle + Star + Kuna + Nampa K-12 enrollment surge + the substantial West Ada School District post-2020 ~7K+ student enrollment growth from ~33K to ~40K + the substantial Boise School District + Nampa SD + the substantial Coeur d'Alene + Kootenai County K-12 growth + the substantial post-2020 ID K-12 funding pressure + the substantial post-2024 ID Career Ladder Level 1/2/3 teacher salary framework reforms + the substantial post-2024 ID minimum teacher salary increases) supports substantial ID-specific K-12 teacher recruitment + retention work + the substantial ID Career Ladder Levels supporting career teacher compensation progression. PERSI Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho School Tier (~$24B+ AUM + ~150K active + retired ID public employees including substantial career K-12 teachers + the substantial PERSI defined-benefit pension supporting career educator retirement + the substantial post-2020 PERSI funded-ratio above 90% + the substantial PERSI Investment Board governance + the substantial PERSI 2.0% × years × FAS multiplier supporting career ID teacher retirement after 30 years) provides ID public school employee pension. West Ada School District (~40K students + the largest ID school district + the substantial West Ada Meridian + Eagle + Star + Kuna + the substantial West Ada Centennial + Eagle + Mountain View + Owyhee + Renaissance + Rocky Mountain + Mountain View + Meridian high schools + the substantial post-2020 West Ada enrollment surge) + Boise School District (~25K students + the substantial Boise High + Capital + Centennial + Borah + Frank Church + Timberline high schools) + Nampa SD + Coeur d'Alene SD + Idaho Falls SD + Pocatello-Chubbuck SD + Twin Falls SD support substantial ID urban + suburban + rural teacher employment. The substantial ID post-2013 Charter Schools Act expansion supports substantial ID charter teacher placement. ID recognizes public-sector collective bargaining for K-12 teachers via Idaho Education Association IEA + the substantial ID-IEA collective bargaining despite ID RTW state status — substantial ID teacher collective bargaining preserved + active. ID flat 5.3% post-2025 HB 40 reform + ID RTW since 1985 + ID property tax ~0.69% + no state estate tax anchor the ID teacher proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Teachers in Idaho and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Idaho 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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