Early Childhood Teacher salary in Australia
ANZSCO occupation: Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers
Last reviewed June 2026
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Profiles (ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025) · 2025 data. Annual figure derived from median weekly earnings × 52.
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- People employed
- 71,900
- Annual employment growth
- +2,700/yr
- Median age
- 37 yrs
- Works part-time
- 43%
- Female share
- 95%
- Main industry
- —
What does a early childhood teacher do?
Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teachers teach the basics of numeracy, literacy, music, art and literature to early childhood (pre-primary) students and promote students' social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.
Supervising student teachers on placement
How to become a early childhood teacher
Typical education for this occupation, and courses that lead to it.
Education held by people in this role
Courses to get started
Where early childhood teachers are employed
Share of workers by state and territory (employment distribution, not pay).
Early Childhood Teacher jobs
Related occupations
Jobs that pay similar to a early childhood teacher
Frequently asked questions
How much does a early childhood teacher earn in Australia?
The median early childhood teacher earns $99,112 per year ($1,906 per week, or about $50/hour), based on Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Profiles (ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025) (2025).
What qualifications do you need to be a early childhood teacher?
Most early childhood teachers hold a bachelor degree (60.4% of workers). Pathways vary — see typical courses above.
Is early childhood teacher a job in demand in Australia?
Around 71,900 early childhood teachers are employed in Australia. Employment is changing by about +2,700 workers per year.
Earnings, employment and education data: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Profiles (ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025) (2025). Used under CC BY 4.0. Annual figures derived from median weekly earnings × 52. Figures are estimates for guidance only.
