How much does a Lead Teacher make in San Jose, CA? The average Lead Teacher salary in San Jose, CA is $153,976 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $136,346 and $173,319. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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CLEVERBEE ACADEMY LLC - CLEVELAND , OH
Job Description. Job Description. About the Role. As a Lead Teacher, you will be responsible for providing a safe and nurturing environment for our young learne
- 10 days ago
CLEVERBEE ACADEMY LLC - AKRON , OH
Job Description. About the Role. We are seeking a highly qualified Lead Teacher to join our team. As the Lead Teacher, you will be responsible for creating and
- 17 days ago
Advance Rehabilitation Management Group - ORMOND BEACH , FL
JOIN OUR TEAM. Position: Lead Physical Therapist. Specialty: Home Health. Territory: West and South Volusia County (DeLand, Deltona, Orange City). Availability
- 26 days ago
Texas Health Resources - DENTON , TX
MRI Lead- Full Time/ Days. _Texas Health Denton’s Radiology MRI department is looking for a top skilled MRI Lead. Is that you. _. Work location: *Texas Health D
- 125 days ago
Monarch Healthcare Management - ROBBINSDALE , MN
Position Summary. Monarch Healthcare Management will maintain an Interim Nurse Lead position to provide temporary coverage to Monarch facilities in a time of ne
- 33 days ago
Graduate Sales Development Representative. Mid-Market B2B SaaS. Lead Forensics. Phoenix, AZ. Basic Pay + Commission $60,000. Location: Scottsdale, AZ. The Sales
- 58 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Teacher in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Lead Teacher ranges from $136,346 to $173,319 with the average base salary of $153,976. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $136,346 to $173,319 with the average total cash compensation of $153,976.

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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Lead Teacher: Classroom

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