Education & Early Childhood
Early Childhood Teacher Salary
ECE/Head Start/preschool/infant-toddler teachers (incl. associate teachers). Southern California nonprofit sector · updated July 05, 2026.
$53,040
Median posted salary
$47,320
25th percentile
$61,360
75th percentile
22
Salary observations
22
Open right now
Most postings for this role are hourly; median posted rate is $25.50/hour.
By county
| County | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego | 7 | $63,440 |
| Los Angeles | 8 | $47,840 |
Not shown (fewer than 5 observations): Kern (3), Ventura (2), San Bernardino (1), Riverside (1).
By employer budget size
| Employer Budget Size | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| $50M-$100M | 10 | $58,240 |
| $100M+ | 9 | $53,040 |
Not shown (fewer than 5 observations): $2M-$10M (1), $20M-$50M (2).
By seniority
| Seniority | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Lead | 5 | $63,440 |
| Staff | 12 | $53,040 |
| Associate | 5 | $46,800 |
Organizations hiring now
Organization links to one current open posting for this role; orgs with multiple openings show only one example.
Related occupations
| Occupation | Median |
|---|---|
| Teacher Aide / Instructional Assistant | $46,800 |
| Tutor | $45,760 |
| Instructional Coach | $102,265 |