Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education H-1B Salaries (2026)
DOL occupation 25-2011 · common titles: Preschool Teacher, Classroom Teacher, Lead Teacher, Early Learning Spanish Immersion Teacher
Short answer
The median H-1B salary for preschool teachers, except special education is $56,992 in FY2026 so far, across 56 certified filings. The middle half earn $46,000 – $63,250, and pay is up 4% since FY2024.
Median
$56,992
FY2026 so far
Filings
56
0.0% of all H-1B filings
Top 10%
$69,551+
90th percentile
Change since FY2024
+4%
$54,973 → $56,992
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 |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 | $60,902 |
FY2026 so far
Top employers for this job
| Employer | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Tiger Cub Immersion School L.L.C. | 4 | $46,000 |
| Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School | 4 | $61,714 |
| Three Affiliated Tribes Head Start | 3 | $50,400 |
| Campus Child Care, Inc. | 3 | $70,200 |
| Doeting Education Company | 2 | $40,560 |
| University of Minnesota | 2 | $57,824 |
| The Friends of Crown Heights Educational Centers Inc | 2 | $60,255 |
| Houston Independent School District | 2 | $64,125 |
| Playhouse NYC, Inc | 2 | $61,600 |
| Cunae International School LLC | 2 | $45,000 |
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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education H-1B salary questions
What is the average H-1B salary for preschool teachers, except special education?
The median is $56,992 across 56 certified H-1B filings in FY2026 so far. The middle half earn $46,000 to $63,250, and the top 10% earn $69,551 or more.
Which state pays H-1B preschool teachers, except special education the most?
Among the 10 states with the most filings, New York has the highest median at $60,902 (15 filings).
Which company sponsors the most H-1B preschool teachers, except special education?
Tiger Cub Immersion School L.L.C., with 4 certified filings in FY2026 so far at a median of $46,000.
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.