Substitute Teacher salary in United States
How much does a Substitute Teacher make in the United States?
Average base salary
$116
The average salary for a substitute teacher is $116 per day in the United States. 16.3k salaries reported, updated at May 17, 2022.
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
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| Less than 1 year | |
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| 3 to 5 years | |
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Top companies for Substitute Teachers in United States
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Highest paying cities for Substitute Teachers in United States
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Where can a Substitute Teacher earn more?
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Substitute Teachers
Most common benefits for Substitute Teachers
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 18,436 ratings36% of Substitute Teachers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
Elementary School Teacher
36,362 job openingsAverage $21.75 per hour
High School Teacher
199,251 job openingsAverage $49,782 per year
Special Education Teacher
35,266 job openingsAverage $52,652 per year
Preschool Teacher
59,876 job openingsAverage $14.38 per hour
School Teacher
216,281 job openingsAverage $16.32 per hour
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Common questions about salaries for a Substitute Teacher
How much do similar professions to substitute teachers get paid?
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How often do substitute teachers get paid?
Substitute teachers can be paid weekly or monthly depending on the school.
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