As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Teacher in the US is $59,015, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,135 weekly, or $4,918 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Entry Level Teacher in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Entry Level Teacher in the US vary widely, spanning from $42,036 to $73,435. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($50,128) and 75th percentile ($66,563), while top earners (90th percentile) make $73,435 per year. This $16,435 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Special Education, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Entry Level Teacher often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 33 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Entry Level Teacher Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level Teacher Salary $42,036 US March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Teacher Salary $50,128 US March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Teacher Salary $59,015 US March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Teacher Salary $66,563 US March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Teacher Salary $73,435 US March 01, 2026
25% $50,128 10% $42,036 90% $73,435 75% $66,563 $59,015 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Entry Level Teacher ?

A teacher (also called a school teacher or, in some contexts, an educator) is a person who helps others to acquire knowledge, competences or values. Informally the role of teacher may be taken on by anyone (e.g. when showing a colleague how to perform a specific task). In some countries, teaching young people of school age may be carried out in an informal setting, such as within the family (homeschooling), rather than in a formal setting such as a school or college. Some other professions may involve a significant amount of teaching (e.g. youth worker, pastor). In most countries, formal...

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