What are the main factors that influence a Lead Teacher's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Lead Teacher's salary?

A Lead Teacher's salary grows with experience: an Assistant School Principal (0-5 years)earns $99,603, a Lead Teacher (5+ years)earns $108,849, a School Superintendent (5+ years)earns $162,976,

What are the highest paying states for a Lead Teacher?

Lead Teacher salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Teacher roles are District of Columbia $117,312, California $116,867, Massachusetts $115,310. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead Teacher roles make?

Salaries for Lead Teacher level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Lead Teacher: $56,213; Lead and assistant teacher: $54,898; Elementary Lead Teacher: $53,017; Kindergarten Lead Teacher: $46,674; Lead Infant Teacher: $43,992.

Lead Teacher Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Lead Teacher make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Teacher in Rhode Island is $109,853 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

However, a Lead Teacher's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $135,950
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $96,468 to $123,513
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $84,281

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Lead Teacher Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$123,513	$10,293	$2,375	$59
Average	$109,853	$9,154	$2,113	$53
25th Percentile	$96,468	$8,039	$1,855	$46

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Teacher Salaries

A Lead Teacher's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Lead Teacher Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Lead Teachers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $117,312.
California: $116,867.
Massachusetts: $115,310.

District of Columbia $117,312 California $116,867 Massachusetts $115,310 Washington $114,886 New Jersey $114,844 Alaska $114,695 Connecticut $113,233 New York $112,640

Hawaii $110,743 Rhode Island $109,853 Maryland $109,249 Minnesota $108,423 Colorado $108,105 Illinois $107,999 Oregon $107,596 Delaware $107,300

New Hampshire $107,113 Virginia $106,696 Pennsylvania $105,477 Nevada $104,863 North Dakota $104,661 Michigan $104,343 Wisconsin $104,227 Vermont $103,994

Texas $103,348 Maine $103,305 Arizona $103,242 Ohio $103,167 Georgia $102,193 Indiana $101,705 Wyoming $101,610 Utah $101,462

Iowa $101,398 Kansas $100,889 Louisiana $100,741 North Carolina $100,688 Missouri $100,667 Florida $100,254 Montana $100,031 Nebraska $99,819

Kentucky $99,703 South Carolina $99,279 Tennessee $99,014 Idaho $98,908 New Mexico $98,135 Oklahoma $97,965 Alabama $97,340 South Dakota $96,291

Arkansas $95,719 West Virginia $95,412 Mississippi $94,490

Top Paying Cities for Lead Teachers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $111,654
Albion: $109,800
Ashaway: $112,078

Adamsville, RI $111,654 Albion, RI $109,800 Ashaway, RI $112,078 Barrington, RI $109,800 Block Island, RI $111,495 Bradford, RI $112,004 Bristol, RI $109,694 Carolina, RI $111,093

Charlestown, RI $111,209 Chepachet, RI $109,588 Clayville, RI $109,694 Coventry, RI $109,588 West Greenwich, RI $109,514 East Greenwich, RI $109,662 Exeter, RI $112,004 Fiskeville, RI $109,800

Forestdale, RI $109,694 Foster, RI $109,514 Glendale, RI $109,514 Greene, RI $110,743 Greenville, RI $109,800 Harmony, RI $109,768 Harrisville, RI $109,588 Hope, RI $109,800

Hope Valley, RI $112,078 Hopkinton, RI $112,110 Jamestown, RI $110,987 Kenyon, RI $111,972 Little Compton, RI $111,612 Manville, RI $109,800 Mapleville, RI $109,514 Newport, RI $111,008

Middletown, RI $111,474 North Kingstown, RI $109,482 North Scituate, RI $109,768 Oakland, RI $109,620 Pascoag, RI $109,556 Pawtucket, RI $109,800 Central Falls, RI $109,800 Cumberland, RI $109,800

Lincoln, RI $109,800 Portsmouth, RI $110,563 Prudence Island, RI $109,588 Rockville, RI $112,110 Saunderstown, RI $111,050 Shannock, RI $111,940 Slatersville, RI $109,694 Slocum, RI $111,050

Tiverton, RI $111,686 Wakefield, RI $110,934 Kingston, RI $110,955 Narragansett, RI $110,976 Peace Dale, RI $110,934 Warren, RI $109,768 Warwick, RI $109,800 Westerly, RI $112,142

West Kingston, RI $111,019 West Warwick, RI $109,800 Wood River Junction, RI $112,004 Woonsocket, RI $109,694 North Smithfield, RI $109,768 Wyoming, RI $111,972 Providence, RI $109,800 Cranston, RI $109,800

North Providence, RI $109,800 East Providence, RI $109,800 Riverside, RI $109,800 Rumford, RI $109,800 Smithfield, RI $109,800 Johnston, RI $109,800

Lead Teacher Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead Teacher's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$96,468

Average $109,853/year

$123,513

$8,039

Average $9,154/month

$10,293

$1,855

Average $2,113/week

$2,375

$46

Average $53/hour

$59

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$123,513	$10,293	$2,375	$59
Average	$109,853	$9,154	$2,113	$53
25th Percentile	$96,468	$8,039	$1,855	$46

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