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Child Day Care Teacher

Average Child Day Care Teacher Hourly Pay

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$11.92
/ hour

Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$8.99
MEDIAN
$11.92
90%
$15.98

The average hourly pay for a Child Day Care Teacher is $11.92 in 2025

Hourly Rate
$9 - $16
Bonus
$25 - $1k
Total Pay
$19k - $34k
Based on 4,526 salary profiles (last updated Oct 05 2022)
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3.7 out of 5
(1,007)
Highly Satisfied
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Common Health Benefits for a Child Day Care Teacher

Medical
30%
Dental
24%
Vision
20%
None
69%

Gender Breakdown for Child Day Care Teachers

Female
97.3%
Male
2.2%
Prefer to self-define
0.5%
This data is based on 2,204 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Child Day Care Teachers

What is the highest pay for Child Day Care Teachers?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Child Day Care Teacher is $15.98 / hour

What is the lowest pay for Child Day Care Teachers?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Child Day Care Teacher is $8.99 / hour

How can Child Day Care Teachers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Child Day Care Teacher is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Child Day Care Teacher that oversees more junior Child Day Care Teachers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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