Kindergarten Teacher Salary in California
Based on 7K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$84,550
$40.649/hr
vs National Average
$61,894
+36.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$51K – $123K
7K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Kindergarten Teacher in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $51,130 |
| 25th percentile | $63,890 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $84,550 |
| 75th percentile | $111,600 |
| 90th percentile | $123,380 |
Historical Salary Trend — Kindergarten Teacher in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $101,040 |
| 2023 | $94,580 |
| 2024 | $84,550 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $101,040 | $58,955 |
| 2023 | $94,580 | $62,216 |
| 2024 | $84,550 | $61,894 |