Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Preschool Teacher make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

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$38,389 / yrTotal Pay
$36,442 / yrBase Pay
$1,946 / yrAdditional Pay

$38,389

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$29K$51K
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The estimated total pay for a Preschool Teacher is $38,389 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $36,442 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $1,946 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

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$38,389 /yr
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Top Paying Companies

For a Preschool Teacher in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Preschool Teacher in United States. Employers include Profsnet, KLA Schools and The PREP Schools.

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Profsnet
$54,164/yr
4
$46,581/yr
5
Stratford School
$45,925/yr

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Top Paying Industries

For a Preschool Teacher in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Preschool Teacher in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $46,205, Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $40,377, Nonprofit & NGO with a median total pay of $38,409, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $37,534, and Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $37,505.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$46,205

    20% Higher than other industries

  • Construction, Repair & Maintenance ServicesConstruction, Repair & Maintenance Services$40,377

    9% Higher than other industries

  • Nonprofit & NGONonprofit & NGO$38,409

    4% Higher than other industries

  • Media & CommunicationMedia & Communication$37,534

    2% Higher than other industries

  • Human Resources & StaffingHuman Resources & Staffing$37,505

    2% Higher than other industries

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Preschool Teacher are Profsnet and Headstart.

ProfsnetProfsnet$54,164/yr
HeadstartHeadstart$38,246/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Education?

Job growth in education remains steady, with modest growth in salaries and greater opportunities for workers with STEM specialization or those with advanced degrees. Opportunities are likely to persist with the projected rise in student enrollment in the coming years. Jobs are often reliant upon state and local budgets with public sector benefits being an attractive feature for many job-seekers.

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Preschool Teacher

United States of America

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Early Childhood Teacher

United States of America

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$20

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Preschool Teacher

United States of America

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Preschool Teacher pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Preschool Teacher is $36,442 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Preschool Teacher salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 6547 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Preschool Teacher employees.

The highest salary for a Preschool Teacher in United States is $47,577 per year.

The lowest salary for a Preschool Teacher in United States is $27,913 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Preschool Teacher or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Preschool Teacher.