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Preschool Teacher Salary in Indiana (2026)
$17.62 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,547/year ($2,546/month) for a single filer
Preschool Teacher pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,720 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $30,520 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,650 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $44,130 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $50,920 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,110 Preschool Teacher jobs in Indiana (occupation code 25-2011, “Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median Preschool Teacher salary of $36,650 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,547 — an effective tax rate of 16.7%.
| Gross (median) | $36,650 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,218 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,804 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$1,081 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,547 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,546 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Preschool Teacher make in Indiana?
- The median Preschool Teacher salary in Indiana is $36,650 per year ($17.62 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $30,520 and $44,130.
- What is the take-home pay for a Preschool Teacher in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $36,650, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $30,547 per year ($2,546 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.7%.
- How many Preschool Teacher jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 7,110 Preschool Teacher jobs in Indiana 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 Indiana 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 Indiana.