What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for First Grade Teacher?

As of January 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of First Grade Teacher in the United States is $23. While Salary.com is seeing that the highest pay for First Grade Teacher in the US can go up to $29 and the lowest down to $17, but most earn between $20 and $26. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of First Grade Teacher in the United States.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
First Grade Teacher Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile First Grade Teacher Salary $17 US January 01, 2026
25th Percentile First Grade Teacher Salary $20 US January 01, 2026
50th Percentile First Grade Teacher Salary $23 US January 01, 2026
75th Percentile First Grade Teacher Salary $26 US January 01, 2026
90th Percentile First Grade Teacher Salary $29 US January 01, 2026
25% $20 10% $17 90% $29 75% $26 $23 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Kapolei Elementary - Grade K-5 Teacher, 65687 (2025-03531)

Hawaii State Department of Education - KAPOLEI, HI

Shafter Elementary - Grade K-6 Teacher, 603688 (2025-02373)

Hawaii State Department of Education - HONOLULU, HI

Kahului Elementary - Grade 5 Teacher, 62960 (2025-03503)

Hawaii State Department of Education - KAHULUI, HI

Honaunau Elementary - Grade K-2 Teacher, 69034 (2025-02317)

Hawaii State Department of Education - CAPTAIN COOK, HI

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of First Grade Teacher in the United States. The average hourly rate for First Grade Teacher ranges from $20 to $26 with the average hourly pay of $23. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $22 to $32 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $26.

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