How much does an Entry Level Teacher make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Entry Level Teacher in the United States is $58,313. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $44,196 to a high of $77,441, with most professionals earning between $50,923 and $68,325.

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 $44,196 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Entry Level Teacher Salary $50,923 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Entry Level Teacher Salary $58,313 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Entry Level Teacher Salary $68,325 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Entry Level Teacher Salary $77,441 US April 01, 2025
25% $50,923 10% $44,196 90% $77,441 75% $68,325 $58,313 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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