Kindergarten teacher salary in United States

The average salary for a Kindergarten Teacher is $57,326 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 3.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 6, 2026.

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Kindergarten Teacher salaries typically range between a low of $36,307 and a high of $90,514 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Kindergarten Teacher include Houston, TX at $66,127 per year, Baltimore, MD at $62,861 per year, and Phoenix, AZ at $57,113 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Kindergarten Teacher include Ampersand Therapy ($118,560 per year) and Norristown Area School District ($114,400 per year).