Preschool Teacher Salary in Australia

AU$61,200
per year
per hour
AU$31.60
per hour
per year

Preschool Teacher - Average Salary

The average salary for a Preschool Teacher is AU$61,200 per year (AU$31.60 per hour), which is AU$8,688 (-12%) lower than the national average salary in Australia.
A Preschool Teacher can expect an average starting salary of AU$45,000. The highest salaries can exceed AU$85,000.
AU$45,000
Low
AU$61,200
Average salary
AU$85,000
High
AU$28
Low
AU$31.60
Average salary
AU$40
High

Preschool Teacher Salary Range

Low
AU$45,000
Average salary
AU$61,200
Senior
AU$73,800
High
AU$85,000
Low
AU$28
Average salary
AU$31.60
Senior
AU$35.80
High
AU$40

Preschool Teacher - Pay by Experience Level in Australia

An Entry Level Preschool Teacher with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$45,000 per year. A mid career Preschool Teacher with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$60,150, while a Senior Preschool Teacher with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$73,800. Preschool Teachers with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$76,400 per year on average.

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

Late Career▲ +25%
Senior▲ +21%
Average SalaryAU$61,200/year
Mid Career▼ -2%
Entry Level▼ -26%

Gender Breakdown

Female
95%
Male
5%

Preschool Teacher - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Preschool 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 Preschool Teacher

How much does a Preschool Teacher make in Australia?
A Preschool Teacher in Australia earns an average of AU$61,200 gross per year, which is about AU$31.60 net per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Preschool Teacher updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Preschool Teacher in Australia?
The starting salary of a Preschool Teacher in Australia is around AU$45,000 gross per year.
What is the highest salary for a Preschool Teacher in Australia?
The highest salary of a Preschool Teacher in Australia can reach and exceed AU$85,000 gross per year.
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