How much does a Lead Teacher make?
Updated Jun 15, 2021
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$35,741 /yr
Average Base Pay
4,707 salaries
$22K
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$36K
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$58K
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The national average salary for a Lead Teacher is $35,741 in United States. Filter by location to see Lead Teacher salaries in your area. Salary estimates are based on 4,707 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Lead Teacher employees.
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$31,442
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3.1★
$9
$21
$9 - $21 Range
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$17K
$87K
$16,599 - $86,990 Range
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$28,053 - $28,634 Range
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$84K
$41,334 - $83,933 Range
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$19
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$9
$16
$9 - $16 Range
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$59K
$95K
$58,957 - $94,824 Range
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$28,161 - $28,161 Range
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$54K
$93K
$53,595 - $92,518 Range
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$25K
$28K
$25,114 - $28,161 Range
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$11
$18
$11 - $18 Range
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Lead Teacher Salaries
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The average salary for a Lead Teacher is $35,741 in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 4707 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Lead Teacher employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Lead Teacher in United States is $57,515 per year.
The lowest salary for a Lead Teacher in United States is $22,210 per year.
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Recent Salary Reports
Below are the most recent lead teacher salary reports. Employer name has been removed to protect anonymity.
A Lead Teacher in the Chicago, IL Area area reported making $37,599 per year
Job Highlights
3-4 years experience
Chicago, IL Area area
Full-time
1 to 50 employees
Company - Private
A Lead Teacher in the Los Angeles, CA Area area reported making $16 per hour
Job Highlights
3-4 years experience
Los Angeles, CA Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
Subsidiary or Business Segment
A Lead Teacher in the Austin, TX Area area reported making $53,000 per year
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Austin, TX Area area
Contract
51 to 200 employees
Nonprofit Organization
A Lead Teacher in the New York City, NY Area area reported making $55,000 per year
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
New York City, NY Area area
Full-time
1001 to 5000 employees
School / School District
A Lead Teacher in the Washington, DC Area area reported making $19 per hour
Job Highlights
3-4 years experience
Washington, DC Area area
Full-time
51 to 200 employees
Company - Private
A Lead Teacher in the Washington, DC Area area reported making $65,799 per year
Job Highlights
3-4 years experience
Washington, DC Area area
Full-time
1001 to 5000 employees
School / School District
A Lead Guide in the Boston, MA Area area reported making $18 per hour
Additional Pay
$700 cash bonus
Job Highlights
3-4 years experience
Boston, MA Area area
Full-time
201 to 500 employees
Subsidiary or Business Segment
A Lead Teacher - Toddler Classroom in the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX Area area reported making $11 per hour
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
Franchise
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