Substitute Teacher Salary in the United States

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How much does a Substitute Teacher make in the United States? The average Substitute Teacher salary in the United States is $31,124 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $26,770 and $36,948. 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
Kokua Education - Austin , TX
Become a substitute teacher with Kokua in Austin, TX and create powerful moments that shift students' perception of what's possible. In case you're wondering, it's pronounced Koh-KOO-ah. In Hawaiian ...
LinkedIn - 2 days ago
Substitute Teacher Pool
Pacifica Christian High - Santa Monica , CA
Pacifica Christian High School is looking for candidates to join its substitute teacher pool. When teachers are unable to be present in the classroom, these substitute teachers ensure that learning ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 3 days ago
Substitute Teacher Pool | 2024-25
Charlotte Lab School - Charlotte , NC
Jun. 13, 2025 Responsibilities Charlotte Lab School Substitute Teachers will have responsibilities in support of Charlotte Lab School instruction: On-Site Responsibilities: * Follow guidance and ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 2 days ago
Substitute Teacher Assistant
All Kids Academy Head Start - El Cajon , CA
All Kids Academy Head Start is seeking on-call Substitute Teacher Assistants . Join our team in the mission to close the achievement gap by providing quality school readiness programs and ...
ZipRecruiter - 7 days ago
Substitute Teacher
Teachers Now - McAllen , TX
For long-term substitutes: develop lesson plans and assignments consistent with the regular teacher's past lesson plans Qualifications * Associate degree or 60+ College hours * Strong English verbal ...
ZipRecruiter - 1 day ago
Substitute Teacher - Early Childhood Development Center - St. Louis Catholic Church, Austin
Diocese of Austin Catholic Parishes - Austin , TX
The Substitute Teacher fills in for one of the two regular classroom teachers in their temporary absence. The Substitute Teacher follows the plans/guides provided by the classroom teacher or Director
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 13 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 Substitute Teacher in the United States. The base salary for Substitute Teacher ranges from $26,770 to $36,948 with the average base salary of $31,124. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $26,770 to $36,948 with the average total cash compensation of $31,124.

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Skills associated with Substitute Teacher: Classroom

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