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Teacher salary in California, 2026

How much does a Teacher make in California?

Average base salary

$36.34
37%
above national average
Average $36.34
Low $17.93
High $73.66

The average salary for a teacher is $36.34 per hour in California. 4.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 6, 2026).

Teacher job openings in California

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Band Teacher / Woodwind Specia...
San Francisco High School of the Arts
San Francisco, CA
$70 - $100 an hour
Part-time
12 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
    $63.10 per hour
  2. Santa Ana, CA
    $53.11 per hour
  3. Santa Maria, CA
    $44.55 per hour
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $38.79 per hour
  5. San Diego, CA
    $38.03 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 $21.68 per hour

Associate Teacher

Job openings
Average $25.14 per hour