Substitute Teachers, Short-Term pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,340 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,720 or more. The middle half of substitute teachers, short-term in Louisville earn between $31,350 and $47,610.
- $27K10th
- $31K25th
- $36KMedian
- $48K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,140 | $3,428 | $19.78 |
| Median | $36,030 | $3,002 | $17.32 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,350 | $2,612 | $15.07 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,610 | $3,968 | $22.89 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Substitute teachers, short-term in Louisville earn 10% more than the Kentucky average ($37,430) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($46,420). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $41,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $41,140 | $36,030 | $27,340 | $62,720 | 450 |
| Kentucky | $37,430 | $29,730 | $24,120 | $64,680 | 320 |
| United States | $46,420 | $41,670 | $28,560 | $65,790 | 524,770 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $41,140, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $33,009 a year, or $2,751 a month and $1,270 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $34,032 | $2,836 |
| Working in KY | $33,009 | $2,751 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for substitute teachers, short-term? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $41,140 buys what about $44,201 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 6.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term salary in nearby metro areas
- Bloomington, IN$37,070
- Cincinnati, OH$35,920
- Evansville, IN$39,070
- Indianapolis, IN$39,830
- Terre Haute, IN$43,840
- Dayton, OH$36,760
Highest-paying cities for substitute teachers, short-term
Anchorage, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($85,170).
- Anchorage, AK$85,170
- Omaha, NE$76,970
- Napa, CA$72,780
- Fresno, CA$72,220
- Modesto, CA$70,990
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Substitute Teachers, Short-Term salary in Louisville: questions
How much do substitute teachers, short-term make an hour in Louisville?
$19.78 an hour on average, and $17.32 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level substitute teachers, short-term salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,340 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,350, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the substitute teachers, short-term take-home pay in Louisville?
About $33,009 a year ($2,751 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,140. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do substitute teachers, short-term earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($46,420).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-3031; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.20, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.20).
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