Kindergarten Teacher Salary in Australia

AU$54,600
per year
per hour
AU$30.80
per hour
per year

Kindergarten Teacher - Average Salary

The average salary for a Kindergarten Teacher is AU$54,600 per year (AU$30.80 per hour), which is AU$15,288 (-22%) lower than the national average salary in Australia.
A Kindergarten Teacher can expect an average starting salary of AU$40,200. The highest salaries can exceed AU$80,000.
AU$40,200
Low
AU$54,600
Average salary
AU$80,000
High
AU$26.60
Low
AU$30.80
Average salary
AU$38
High

Kindergarten Teacher Salary Range

Low
AU$40,200
Average salary
AU$54,600
Experienced
AU$66,600
High
AU$80,000
Low
AU$26.60
Average salary
AU$30.80
Experienced
AU$33.70
High
AU$38
Among kindergarten teachers, Assistant Kindergarten Teachers have the lowest salaries, while Experienced Kindergarten Teachers tend to have the highest salaries.

Kindergarten Teacher - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Experienced Kindergarten TeacherAU$67K/year
+22% 
Assistant Kindergarten TeacherAU$44K/year
 -19%

Kindergarten Teacher - Pay by Experience Level in Australia

An Entry Level Kindergarten Teacher with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$40,200 per year. A mid career Kindergarten Teacher with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$52,600, while an experienced Kindergarten Teacher with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$66,600. Kindergarten teachers with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$73,200 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Kindergarten Teacher in Australia

Late Career▲ +34%
Experienced▲ +22%
Average SalaryAU$54,600/year
Mid Career▼ -4%
Entry Level▼ -26%

Gender Breakdown

Female
99%
Male
1%

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Kindergarten Teacher - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Kindergarten Teacher job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Kindergarten Teacher

How much does a Kindergarten Teacher make in Australia?
A Kindergarten Teacher in Australia earns an average of AU$54,600 gross per year, which is about AU$30.80 net per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Kindergarten Teacher updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Kindergarten Teacher in Australia?
The starting salary of a Kindergarten Teacher in Australia is around AU$40,200 gross per year. Assistant Kindergarten Teachers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Kindergarten Teacher in Australia?
The highest salary of a Kindergarten Teacher in Australia can reach and exceed AU$80,000 gross per year. Experienced Kindergarten Teachers usually have the highest salaries.
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