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Teacher salary in Newark, NJ (Updated 2026)

How much does a Teacher make in Newark, NJ?

Average base salary

$31.38
18%
above national average
Average $31.38
Low $16.33
High $60.28

The average salary for a teacher is $31.38 per hour in Newark, NJ. 23 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 19, 2026).

Teacher job openings in Newark, NJ

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Sports & Fitness Teaching Oppo...
Concorde Education4.9out of 5 stars.
Newark, NJ
$50 - $100 an hour
Contract
6 days ago

Highest paying companies for Teacher in Newark, NJ

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Therapy Source
 
$99,956per year
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Amergis
 
$93,600per year
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KIPP
 
$84,000per year
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New Jersey Institute of Techno...
 
$83,200per year
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New Jersey Department of Corre...
 
$80,622per year
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Newark Board of Education
 
$80,006per year
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Highest paying cities for Teachers near Newark, NJ

  1. Camden, NJ
    $82.11 per hour
  2. Newark, NJ
    $50.30 per hour
  3. Trenton, NJ
    $45.53 per hour
  4. Plainfield, NJ
    $41.32 per hour
  5. Lakewood, NJ
    $40.42 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 Newark, NJ?

Assistant Teacher

Job openings
Average $20.42 per hour

Associate Teacher

Job openings
Average $19.95 per hour