Teacher Salary in Washington, District of Columbia

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How much does a Teacher make in Washington, DC? The average Teacher salary in Washington, DC is $67,192 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $56,162 and $81,956. 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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Substitute Teacher Aide: No Degree or Experience Required!
ESS Direct - Brick , NJ
A substitute paraprofessional assists the classroom teacher to provide extra support to students with special needs, promoting maximum academic and personal growth. The substitute paraprofessional ...
JobGet - Today
Special Education Teacher
Birch Agency - Garland , TX
Special Education Teacher (PreK-8th Grade)- Garland, TX Job Description We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teacher capable of supporting students in an Inclusion classroom ...
LinkedIn - Today
Teacher Residency
Project Sankofa - Los Angeles , CA
Resident Teacher Program: The Next Black Educator Workforce (NBEW) Location: California, USA Reports To: Assigned School District and NBEW Program Team Duration: Two Years, with optional three years ...
LinkedIn - 4 days ago
Assistant Teacher
Holding Hands Montessori - Alameda , CA
Reporting to the Teacher, the Assistant will guide children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth, following the philosophies of Dr. Maria Montessori. This ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago
Special Education Teacher
Great Hearts Academies - Fort Worth , TX
Special Education Teacher - Great Hearts Lakeside (2025-2026 School Year) 7633 Harris Parkway; Fort Worth, TX 76123 Special Education at Great Hearts: * At Great Hearts, our Special Education ...
LinkedIn - 4 days ago
Preschool Teacher
Prodigy Learning - Summerville , SC
Job Purpose As a Lead Preschool Teacher, you will foster a nurturing environment that is rich in developmentally appropriate activities that will encourage children's curiosity and learning. We care ...
LinkedIn - 5 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 Teacher in Washington, DC. The base salary for Teacher ranges from $56,162 to $81,956 with the average base salary of $67,192. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,162 to $81,956 with the average total cash compensation of $67,192.

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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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