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Preschool Teacher Salary in Kentucky

Explore preschool teacher salaries in Kentucky including median pay, entry-level and senior compensation, and how it compares to the national average.

Median Salary in KY
$48,812
Monthly: $4,068
Biweekly: $1,877
Entry Level
$34,770
Monthly: $2,898
Biweekly: $1,337
Senior Level
$66,866
Monthly: $5,572
Biweekly: $2,572
Job Growth
11%
Projected 10-year growth

Salary Breakdown

Pay PeriodEntry LevelMedianSenior
Annual$34,770$48,812$66,866
Monthly$2,898$4,068$5,572
Biweekly$1,337$1,877$2,572
Weekly$669$939$1,286
Hourly$17$23$32

KY vs National Comparison

National Median
$58,810
KY Median
$48,812
Difference
-$9,998
Multiplier
0.83x
National
KY

About This Career

Educate and care for preschool-age children.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Key Skills

Child DevelopmentCurriculum PlanningChild SafetyCommunication

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