Social Studies Teacher Salary in Philadelphia, PA

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How much does a Social Studies Teacher make in Philadelphia, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Social Studies Teacher in Philadelphia, PA is $60,250. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $53,811 to $78,922, with most professionals earning between $47,948 and $95,923.

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Social Studies Teacher Salary By Experience Levels in Philadelphia, PA

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Average Salary Range for Social Studies Teacher in Philadelphia, PA

Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Social Studies Teacher in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Social Studies Teacher in Philadelphia, PA. The base salary for Social Studies Teacher ranges from $53,811 to $78,922 with the average base salary of $60,250. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $53,811 to $78,922 with the average total cash compensation of $60,250.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $60,250 $53,811 - $78,922
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $60,250 $53,811 - $78,922
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Social Studies Teacher Salary Near Philadelphia, PA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Camden, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,811 - $78,922 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA 0%
CITY, STATE West Chester, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,766 - $77,390 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Doylestown, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,602 - $81,550 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Trenton, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,772 - $81,799 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Wilmington, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,869 - $77,541 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE New Castle, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,869 - $77,541 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
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About Philadelphia, Pennsylvania    Philadelphia, sometimes known colloquially as Philly, is the largest city in the U.S. state and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the sixth-most popul....More

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  area prices were up 1.0% from a year ago

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