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Preschool Teacher Salary in Florida (2026)
$17.24 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,994/year ($2,583/month) for a single filer
Preschool Teacher pay range in Florida
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,550 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $30,520 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,860 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $37,610 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,980 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 35,740 Preschool Teacher jobs in Florida (occupation code 25-2011, “Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Florida
A median Preschool Teacher salary of $35,860 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Florida), a single filer keeps about $30,994 — an effective tax rate of 13.6%.
| Gross (median) | $35,860 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,123 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,743 |
| Florida state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,994 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,583 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Florida paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Preschool Teacher make in Florida?
- The median Preschool Teacher salary in Florida is $35,860 per year ($17.24 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $30,520 and $37,610.
- What is the take-home pay for a Preschool Teacher in Florida?
- On the median salary of $35,860, a single filer in Florida takes home about $30,994 per year ($2,583 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 13.6%.
- How many Preschool Teacher jobs are there in Florida?
- BLS counts 35,740 Preschool Teacher jobs in Florida in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Florida state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Florida.