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Early childhood teacher salary in Australia

How much does an Early Childhood Teacher make in Australia?

Average base salary

$41.36

The average salary for a early childhood teacher is $41.36 per hour in Australia. 2.7k salaries reported, updated at 20 July 2026

Early Childhood Teacher job openings in Australia

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4-Year-Old Diploma Early Child...
Park Orchards Kindergarten Inc
Park Orchards VIC
Part-time
22 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Early Childhood Teacher in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Anglicare Sydney
 
$190,800per year
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CatholicCare Sydney
 
$190,800per year
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Melbourne Polytechnic
 
$167,232per year
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Department of Education
 
$116,708per year
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University Of Canberra
 
$115,773per year
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Central Queensland University
 
$112,950per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Early Childhood Teachers

  1. Ballarat VIC
    $43.46 per hour
  2. Perth WA
    $42.58 per hour
  3. Mount Lawley WA
    $42.36 per hour
  4. Brisbane QLD
    $39.12 per hour
  5. Shepparton VIC
    $37.45 per hour

Where can an Early Childhood Teacher earn more?

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