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Kindergarten teacher salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Kindergarten Teacher make in the United States?

Average base salary

$56,940
Average $56,940
Low $35,318
High $91,799

The average salary for a kindergarten teacher is $56,940 per year in the United States. 3.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

Kindergarten Teacher job openings in United States

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Teacher Associate (Transitiona...
BUCKEYE UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT4.3out of 5 stars.
El Dorado Hills, CA
$21.74 - $23.97 an hour
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Kindergarten Teacher in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Ampersand Therapy
 
$118,560per year
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Norristown Area School Distric...
 
$114,400per year
Grace Church School
 
$113,134per year
Butte County Office Of Educati...
 
$112,328per year
East Harlem Tutorial Program
 
$108,000per year
Snohomish School District
 
$106,981per year

Highest paying cities for Kindergarten Teachers near United States

  1. Houston, TX
    $64,766 per year
  2. Baltimore, MD
    $62,962 per year
  3. Phoenix, AZ
    $56,838 per year
  4. Suwanee, GA
    $54,033 per year
  5. Chicago, IL
    $53,009 per year

Where can a Kindergarten Teacher earn more?

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