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Substitute teacher salary in California (Updated 2026)

How much does a Substitute Teacher make in California?

Average base salary

$26.72
20%
above national average
Average $26.72
Low $16.90
High $46.56

The average salary for a substitute teacher is $26.72 per hour in California. 1.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 5, 2026).

Substitute Teacher job openings in California

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Long Term Substitute Teacher
Heritage Oak Private Education3.3out of 5 stars.
Yorba Linda, CA
$28 - $30 an hour
Full-time
23 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Substitute Teacher in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
School Professionals
 
$368,815per year
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Pasadena Unified School Distri...
 
$248,595per year
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Destiny Christian Academy
 
$220,827per year
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Saint Mary's College of Califo...
 
$114,400per year
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The Nueva School
 
$112,550per year
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BURKE'S
 
$109,700per year
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Highest paying cities for Substitute Teachers near California

  1. Oakland, CA
    $35.55 per hour
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $34.13 per hour
  3. Berkeley, CA
    $29.78 per hour
  4. San Francisco, CA
    $28.54 per hour
  5. Artesia, CA
    $26.94 per hour

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