Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education H-1B Salaries (2026)
DOL occupation 25-2012 · common titles: Kindergarten Teacher, Teacher, Montessori Teacher, Lead Teacher
Short answer
The median H-1B salary for kindergarten teachers, except special education is $58,571 in FY2026 so far, across 132 certified filings. The middle half earn $54,386 – $68,640, and pay is up 8% since FY2024.
Median
$58,571
FY2026 so far
Filings
132
0.0% of all H-1B filings
Top 10%
$80,755+
90th percentile
Change since FY2024
+8%
$54,080 → $58,571
FY2026 so far · number of filings by salary
Salary distribution
Darker bars hold the middle 50% of filings. Bars are $20k wide; the first and last bars include everything below and above.
DOL prevailing-wage level
Median pay by experience level
Median salary and number of filings at each wage level.
FY2026 so far
By state
| State | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| California | 36 | $60,890 |
| Wisconsin | 15 | $54,386 |
| Arizona | 11 | $51,777 |
| North Carolina | 11 | $55,000 |
FY2026 so far
Top employers for this job
| Employer | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Board of School Directors | 14 | $54,386 |
| La Scuola International School | 6 | $83,500 |
| Houston Independent School District | 4 | $78,875 |
| Kubo Montessori LLC | 3 | $58,120 |
| Bilingual Buds NYC Inc. | 3 | $68,143 |
| Academie Lafayette | 3 | $56,500 |
| Independent School District 270, Hopkins | 2 | $65,500 |
| Healthy Start Education, Inc. | 2 | $69,000 |
| Ds Montessori Inc | 2 | $55,830 |
| Triad Math and Science Academy Co. | 2 | $55,000 |
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Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education H-1B salary questions
What is the average H-1B salary for kindergarten teachers, except special education?
The median is $58,571 across 132 certified H-1B filings in FY2026 so far. The middle half earn $54,386 to $68,640, and the top 10% earn $80,755 or more.
Which state pays H-1B kindergarten teachers, except special education the most?
Among the 10 states with the most filings, California has the highest median at $60,890 (36 filings).
Which company sponsors the most H-1B kindergarten teachers, except special education?
Milwaukee Board of School Directors, with 14 certified filings in FY2026 so far at a median of $54,386.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification LCA disclosure data, decisions through Jun 30, 2026. Salaries are annualized base wages from the filing and exclude bonus and stock. A certified LCA is not an approved H-1B petition. Updated Oct 4, 2026.