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Teacher salary in Washington, DC, 2026

How much does a Teacher make in Washington, DC?

Average base salary

$33.36
27%
above national average
Average $33.36
Low $17.95
High $68.47

The average salary for a teacher is $33.36 per hour in Washington, DC. 119 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 10, 2026).

Teacher job openings in Washington, DC

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ELL Teacher (PK3-5)
Sela PCS
Washington, DC
$58,525 - $98,328 a year
Full-time
20 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Teacher in Washington, DC

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Togetherhood
 
$209,486per year
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Therapy Source
 
$133,558per year
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Mad Science
 
$124,800per year
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Lessons In Your Home
 
$124,800per year
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Focused Staffing Group
 
$107,987per year
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Sidwell Friends School
 
$101,330per year
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Highest paying cities for Teachers near Washington, DC

  1. Dallas, TX
    $44.77 per hour
  2. Tenleytown, DC
    $41.95 per hour
  3. Houston, TX
    $41.03 per hour
  4. New York, NY
    $40.22 per hour
  5. Los Angeles, CA
    $39.01 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 Washington, DC?

Assistant Teacher

Job openings
Average $22.91 per hour

Associate Teacher

Job openings
Average $23.90 per hour