Median salary
$60,441
ANZSCO 2411 · Education professionals
Pre-school or kindergarten teacher salary in Australia
Median salary for an Australian pre-school or kindergarten teacher is $60,441 per year (2022-23 tax return data), with $50,405 take-home after tax at current FY2025-26 rates.
After tax (yr)
$50,405
Fortnightly
$1,939
Tax returns
24,936
Income distribution
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2022-23, Table 15 (ANZSCO unit group 2411, based on 24,936 tax returns).
| Metric | Taxable income | Salary / wages | Total income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | $61,538 | $60,441 | $64,262 |
| Average (mean) | $65,309 | $61,181 | $68,002 |
Taxable income = gross income minus allowable deductions. Salary / wages = PAYG-reported income only. Total income = all sources including investment, business, etc.
Take-home pay on the median $pre-school or kindergarten teacher salary
| Gross salary (median) | $60,441 |
| Income tax | −$8,827 |
| Medicare levy (2%) | −$1,209 |
| Low-income tax offset | +$93 |
| Take-home pay | $50,405 |
| + Employer super | $7,253 |
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Related occupations · Education professionals
Other occupations within the same ANZSCO sub-major group.
| Occupation | Tax returns | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Primary school teacher | 193,294 | $83,026 |
| Secondary school teacher | 168,400 | $94,085 |
| University lecturer or tutor | 70,637 | $85,457 |
| School teacher - type not specified | 34,017 | $71,789 |
| TAFE teacher or tutor | 24,629 | $74,545 |
| Private teacher or tutor | 24,466 | $22,283 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pre-school or kindergarten teacher earn in Australia?
The median salary or wage income for an Australian pre-school or kindergarten teacher in 2022-23 was $60,441, based on 24,936 lodged tax returns. The average (mean) was $61,181; the mean is pulled up by high earners so the median is a better guide for a typical pre-school or kindergarten teacher.
What is a pre-school or kindergarten teacher salary after tax?
On the median $60,441 salary for a pre-school or kindergarten teacher, take-home pay in FY2025-26 is about $50,405 per year after income tax and the 2% Medicare levy — roughly $1,939 per fortnight or $969 per week.
How much tax does a pre-school or kindergarten teacher pay?
On the median $60,441 salary, a pre-school or kindergarten teacher in FY2025-26 pays about $10,036 in total tax — $8,827 income tax plus $1,209 Medicare levy. Effective rate: 16.6%.
How many people work as a pre-school or kindergarten teacher in Australia?
24,936 Australians lodged a tax return as a pre-school or kindergarten teacher in 2022-23. This is the count of individuals who classified themselves under ANZSCO unit group 2411 on their return.
What is the average vs median pre-school or kindergarten teacher salary?
Average (mean): $61,181. Median: $60,441. The median is usually lower because a small number of very high earners pull the average up. For a realistic picture of what a typical pre-school or kindergarten teacher earns, use the median.
Data sources
Salary data: Australian Taxation Office — Taxation Statistics 2022-23, Table 15. Used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Australia licence.
Take-home pay calculated at paycalculator.page using ATO-published FY2025-26 brackets, 2% Medicare levy, and default settings (Australian resident, private hospital cover, tax-free threshold claimed).