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Early childhood teacher salary in United States, 2026

How much does an Early Childhood Teacher make in the United States?

Average base salary

$18.66
Average $18.66
Low $11.53
High $30.19

The average salary for a early childhood teacher is $18.66 per hour in the United States. 13.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Early Childhood Teacher job openings in United States

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Early Childhood Education Teac...
The Learning Experience UK3.1out of 5 stars.
Worcester, MA
$22 an hour
Full-time
51 minutes ago

Highest paying companies for Early Childhood Teacher in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Mercer County Community Colleg...
 
$165,893per year
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Korn Ferry
 
$155,000per year
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The Children's Circle
 
$145,959per year
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Therapy Associates ABA Service...
 
$138,320per year
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Denver Behavior Consultants
 
$135,200per year
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The Colburn School
 
$135,200per year
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Highest paying cities for Early Childhood Teachers near United States

  1. Seattle, WA
    $25.17 per hour
  2. New York, NY
    $25.00 per hour
  3. Denver, CO
    $23.76 per hour
  4. Brooklyn, NY
    $22.94 per hour
  5. Bronx, NY
    $22.17 per hour

Where can an Early Childhood Teacher earn more?

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