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.
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
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Kindergarten Teacher Salary Range
Among kindergarten teachers, Assistant Kindergarten Teachers have the lowest salaries, while Experienced Kindergarten Teachers tend to have the highest salaries.
Kindergarten Teacher - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Experienced Kindergarten Teacher | AU$67K/year | +22% |
| Assistant Kindergarten Teacher | AU$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 Salary | AU$54,600/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -4% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -26% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
99%
99%
Male
1%
1%
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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