High School Teacher Salary in Virginia Beach, VA
Updated
The median high school teacher in the Virginia Beach area earns $76,790 a year, 7% above the U.S. median ($72,040) and 6% above the Virginia median ($72,170). Half of the 5,520 high school teachers there earn between $61,270 and $82,640.
| Annual pay | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $52,700 | $49,900 | $48,780 |
| 25th percentile | $61,270 | $60,250 | $59,980 |
| Median | $76,790 | $72,170 | $72,040 |
| 75th percentile | $82,640 | $83,820 | $92,570 |
| 90th percentile | $101,470 | $107,930 | $107,600 |
| Average | $74,870 | $75,060 | $76,320 |
| Jobs | 5,520 | 31,100 | 1,065,210 |
Virginia Beach, VA ranks 26th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for high school teacher pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($108,230).
Paid less than $76,790? That gap, with its source, is the strongest line in a raise request. Check your pay for your level in 30 seconds. Free, no sign-up.
Check my payHigh school teacher pay in other cities
- Richmond, VA: $62,000
- San Jose, CA: $108,230
- Sacramento, CA: $105,060
- San Francisco, CA: $102,880
- San Diego, CA: $102,810
- Seattle, WA: $102,670
- Los Angeles, CA: $100,960
- New York, NY: $100,800
- All cities
Similar jobs in Virginia Beach, VA
- Elementary School Teacher: $63,380
- Middle School Teacher: $65,300
- Preschool Teacher: $36,330
- Teaching Assistant: $38,050
- Substitute Teacher: $45,800
- All jobs in Virginia Beach, VA
Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.