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Preschool teacher salary in Australia

How much does a Preschool Teacher make in Australia?

Average base salary

$93,798

The average salary for a preschool teacher is $93,798 per year in Australia. 106 salaries reported, updated at 2 October 2026

Preschool Teacher job openings in Australia

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Pre-Kindy Teacher
South Coast Baptist College
Waikiki WA
Contract
5 days ago

Highest paying companies for Preschool Teacher in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Wyndham City Council
 
$121,978per year
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Uniting Vic.Tas
 
$119,864per year
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City of Yarra
 
$111,606per year
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Anglicare Victoria
 
$110,000per year
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Sydney Catholic Schools
 
$103,550per year
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Department of Education
 
$96,978per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Preschool Teachers

  1. Melbourne VIC
    $115,613 per year
  2. Alice Springs NT
    $114,706 per year
  3. Sydney NSW
    $102,569 per year
  4. Renmark North SA
    $101,185 per year
  5. Brisbane QLD
    $99,834 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Preschool Teacher

The average salary for a Preschool Teacher is $93,798 per year in Australia. This figure is based on 106 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 2 October 2026.

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Preschool Teacher salaries typically range between a low of $71,157 and a high of $123,644 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Preschool Teacher include Melbourne VIC at $115,613 per year, Alice Springs NT at $114,706 per year and Sydney NSW at $102,569 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Preschool Teacher include Wyndham City Council ($121,978 per year) and Uniting Vic.Tas ($119,864 per year).