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Teacher salary in California, 2026

How much does a Teacher make in California?

Average base salary

$36.36
37%
above national average
Average $36.36
Low $17.96
High $73.62

The average salary for a teacher is $36.36 per hour in California. 4.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Teacher job openings in California

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Choir/Singing Teacher, Part-Ti...
Highland Hall Waldorf School3.9out of 5 stars.
Northridge, CA
$44 an hour
Part-time
15 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Teacher in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Curative Talent
 
$495,000per year
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Universal Health Services Inc.
 
$490,000per year
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MERCOR
 
$210,600per year
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Nexplore
 
$187,200per year
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Medical Edge Recruitment
 
$176,800per year
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Azusa Pacific University
 
$176,203per year
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Highest paying cities for Teachers near California

  1. Oakland, CA
    $63.46 per hour
  2. Santa Ana, CA
    $53.11 per hour
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $39.29 per hour
  4. Berkeley, CA
    $38.73 per hour
  5. San Diego, CA
    $37.88 per hour

Where can a Teacher earn more?

Compare salaries for Teachers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Teacher get paid in California?

Assistant Teacher

Job openings
Average $21.66 per hour

Associate Teacher

Job openings
Average $25.16 per hour