As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Teacher in Denver, CO is $60,163, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,157 weekly, or $5,014 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Entry Level Teacher in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Entry Level Teacher in Denver, CO vary widely, spanning from $42,740 to $74,729. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,043) and 75th percentile ($67,788), while top earners (90th percentile) make $74,729 per year. This $16,745 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, Denver Entry Level Teacher often earn 0.1% higher than national averages. However, Denver currently ranks 279 statewide for Entry Level Teacher job salary. 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 $42,740 Denver, CO May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Teacher Salary $51,043 Denver, CO May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Teacher Salary $60,163 Denver, CO May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Teacher Salary $67,788 Denver, CO May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Teacher Salary $74,729 Denver, CO May 01, 2026
25% $51,043 10% $42,740 90% $74,729 75% $67,788 $60,163 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Entry Level Teacher in Denver, CO. The base salary for Entry Level Teacher ranges from $51,043 to $67,788 with the average base salary of $60,163. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,129 to $83,206 with the average total cash compensation of $67,707.

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