Kindergarten Teacher Salary in the US

$43,390
per year
per month
$3,620
per month
per year
Bonus
$800/year
Bonus
$70/month

Kindergarten Teacher - Average Salary

The average salary for a Kindergarten Teacher is $43,390 per year ($3,620 per month), which is $10,100 (-19%) lower than the average salary in the United States.
A Kindergarten Teacher can expect an average starting salary of $32,480. The highest salaries can exceed $58,770.
$32,480
Low
$43,390
Average salary
$58,770
High
$2,710
Low
$3,620
Average salary
$4,900
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$0
$32,400
$64,770
Salary$32,480 - 58,770
Bonus$0 - 6,000
Total Pay$32,480 - 64,770
$0
$2,700
$5,400
Salary$2,710 - 4,900
Bonus$0 - 500
Total Pay$2,710 - 5,400

Kindergarten Teacher Salary Range

Low
$32,480
Average salary
$43,390
Senior
$50,250
High
$58,770
Low
$2,710
Average salary
$3,620
Senior
$4,190
High
$4,900

Kindergarten Teacher - Pay by Experience Level in the United States

An Entry Level Kindergarten Teacher with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $37,550 per year. A mid level Kindergarten Teacher with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $42,600, while a Senior Kindergarten Teacher with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $49,720. Kindergarten Teachers with more than 20 years of experience earn $47,330 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Kindergarten Teacher

Senior▲ +15%
Late Career▲ +9%
Average Salary$43,390/year
Mid Level▼ -2%
Entry Level▼ -13%

Gender Breakdown

Female
99%
Male
1%

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The salary information presented on this page is based on all Kindergarten Teacher jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Kindergarten Teacher

How much does a Kindergarten Teacher make in the US?
A Kindergarten Teacher in the US earns an average of $43,390 gross per year, which is about $3,620 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Kindergarten Teacher updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Kindergarten Teacher in the US?
The starting salary of a Kindergarten Teacher in the US is around $32,480 gross per year.
What is the highest salary for a Kindergarten Teacher in the US?
The highest salary of a Kindergarten Teacher in the US can reach and exceed $58,770 gross per year.
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