As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Teacher in Washington, DC is $65,340, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,257 weekly, or $5,445 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 Washington, DC vary widely, spanning from $46,548 to $81,329. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($55,504) and 75th percentile ($73,709), while top earners (90th percentile) make $81,329 per year. This $18,205 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, Washington Entry Level Teacher often earn 0.0% higher than national averages. However, Washington currently ranks 84 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 $46,548 Washington, DC April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Teacher Salary $55,504 Washington, DC April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Teacher Salary $65,340 Washington, DC April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Teacher Salary $73,709 Washington, DC April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Teacher Salary $81,329 Washington, DC April 01, 2026
25% $55,504 10% $46,548 90% $81,329 75% $73,709 $65,340 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 Washington, DC. The base salary for Entry Level Teacher ranges from $55,504 to $73,709 with the average base salary of $65,340. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,864 to $90,226 with the average total cash compensation of $73,418.

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