Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) Salary in Australia
AU$59,600
per year
per hour
AU$31.10
per hour
per year
Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) - Average Salary
The average salary for an Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) is AU$59,600 per year (AU$31.10 per hour), which is AU$10,288 (-15%) lower than the national average salary in Australia.
An Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) can expect an average starting salary of AU$43,200. The highest salaries can exceed AU$80,000.
An Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) can expect an average starting salary of AU$43,200. The highest salaries can exceed AU$80,000.
AU$43,200
Low
AU$59,600
Average salary
AU$80,000
High
AU$27.50
Low
AU$31.10
Average salary
AU$38
High
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Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) Salary Range
Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$43,200 per year. A mid career Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$58,300, while an experienced Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$70,500. Early Childhood Teachers with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$73,600 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +23% |
| Experienced | ▲ +18% |
| Average Salary | AU$59,600/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -2% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -28% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
96%
96%
Male
4%
4%
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