What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Lead Preschool Teacher?

As of April 01, 2025, the average hourly pay of Lead Preschool Teacher in the United States is $20. While Salary.com is seeing that the highest pay for Lead Preschool Teacher in the US can go up to $25 and the lowest down to $16, but most earn between $18 and $23. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Preschool Teacher in the United States.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Lead Preschool Teacher Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Lead Preschool Teacher Salary $16 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Lead Preschool Teacher Salary $18 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Lead Preschool Teacher Salary $20 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Lead Preschool Teacher Salary $23 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Lead Preschool Teacher Salary $25 US April 01, 2025
25% $18 10% $16 90% $25 75% $23 $20 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Lead Preschool Teacher

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    Lead Preschool Teacher


    Associate's Degree

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    Child Caregiver I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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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 Lead Preschool Teacher in the United States. The average hourly rate for Lead Preschool Teacher ranges from $18 to $23 with the average hourly pay of $20. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $18 to $23 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $20.

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Skills associated with Lead Preschool Teacher: Childhood Education, Classroom

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