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Table 1. Lead Teacher Salary Ranges in Public and Private Settings, 2008–2009

From: Trends in State Funded Preschool in the United States: Findings from 10 Years of Policy Surveys

Lead teacher salary distribution (As of 2008–2009 school year)

Public

Private

$20,000–$24,999

1

2%

1

2%

$25,000–$30,000

1

2%

3

6%

$30,000–$34,999

3

6%

7

14%

$35,000–$39,999

4

8%

3

6%

$40,000–$44,999

3

6%

0

0%

$45,000–$39,999

7

14%

1

2%

$50,000–$54,999

2

4%

1

2%

$55,000–$59,999

1

2%

0

0%

$60,000–$64,999

1

2%

1

2%

Data not available

27

54%

33

66%

  1. Note. In 7 of these programs, public and nonpublic teachers are paid on the same pay scale.