Kindergarten Teacher Salary in Kentucky
Based on 3K+ workers in Kentucky
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (KY)
$57,820
$27.798/hr
vs National Average
$61,894
-6.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$42K – $77K
3K employed in Kentucky
Salary Distribution — Kindergarten Teacher in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42,020 |
| 25th percentile | $47,870 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $57,820 |
| 75th percentile | $63,190 |
| 90th percentile | $77,410 |
Historical Salary Trend — Kindergarten Teacher in Kentucky vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $56,110 |
| 2023 | $59,430 |
| 2024 | $57,820 |
| Year | Kentucky Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $56,110 | $58,955 |
| 2023 | $59,430 | $62,216 |
| 2024 | $57,820 | $61,894 |