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Elementary school teacher salary in Denver, CO (Updated 2026)

How much does an Elementary School Teacher make in Denver, CO?

Average base salary

$65,989
12%
above national average
Average $65,989
Low $46,268
High $94,117

The average salary for a elementary school teacher is $65,989 per year in Denver, CO. 202 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 2, 2026).

Elementary School Teacher job openings in Denver, CO

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Substitute Teacher Pre K-8
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church4.3out of 5 stars.
Denver, CO
$21.00 - $21.50 an hour
Full-time
8 months ago

Highest paying companies for Elementary School Teacher in Denver, CO

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Holland & Hart LLP
 
$217,500per year
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VineyardAppCamp
 
$124,800per year
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State of Colorado
 
$109,605per year
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Ampersand Therapy
 
$106,080per year
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Amergis
 
$98,169per year
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Blazerjobs
 
$92,901per year
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Highest paying cities for Elementary School Teachers near Denver, CO

  1. Boulder, CO
    $110,283 per year
  2. Falcon, CO
    $72,009 per year
  3. Durango, CO
    $69,328 per year
  4. Aurora, CO
    $68,407 per year
  5. Thornton, CO
    $67,398 per year

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The average salary for an Elementary School Teacher is $65,989 per year in Denver, CO. This figure is based on 202 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 2, 2026.

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Elementary School Teacher salaries in Denver, CO typically range between a low of $46,268 and a high of $94,117 per year, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Elementary School Teacher in Denver, CO include Boulder, CO at $110,283 per year, Falcon, CO at $72,009 per year, and Durango, CO at $69,328 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Elementary School Teacher in Denver, CO include Holland & Hart LLP ($217,500 per year) and VineyardAppCamp ($124,800 per year).