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Preschool Teacher Salary in New York (2026)
$22.37 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,644/year ($3,137/month) for a single filer
Preschool Teacher pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,050 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,610 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,520 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,680 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $75,660 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 23,870 Preschool Teacher jobs in New York (occupation code 25-2011, “Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Preschool Teacher salary of $46,520 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,644 — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
| Gross (median) | $46,520 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,402 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,559 |
| New York state income tax | −$1,915 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,644 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,137 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Preschool Teacher make in New York?
- The median Preschool Teacher salary in New York is $46,520 per year ($22.37 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,610 and $59,680.
- What is the take-home pay for a Preschool Teacher in New York?
- On the median salary of $46,520, a single filer in New York takes home about $37,644 per year ($3,137 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
- How many Preschool Teacher jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 23,870 Preschool Teacher jobs in New York 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 New York 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 New York.