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Preschool Teacher Salary in Georgia (2026)
$21.12 per hour · take-home ≈ $35,813/year ($2,984/month) for a single filer
Preschool Teacher pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,150 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,340 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $43,920 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,100 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,130 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 16,850 Preschool Teacher jobs in Georgia (occupation code 25-2011, “Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Preschool Teacher salary of $43,920 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $35,813 — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
| Gross (median) | $43,920 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,090 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,360 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$1,657 |
| Take-home (annual) | $35,813 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,984 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Preschool Teacher make in Georgia?
- The median Preschool Teacher salary in Georgia is $43,920 per year ($21.12 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,340 and $59,100.
- What is the take-home pay for a Preschool Teacher in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $43,920, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $35,813 per year ($2,984 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
- How many Preschool Teacher jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 16,850 Preschool Teacher jobs in Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia.