How much does a preschool teaching assistant make in the United States?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $2,611 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- $2,276
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $60,790 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $60,560 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $54,700 |
| 13. Finland estimate | $31,920 |
| 14. United States estimate | $31,340 |
| 15. United Kingdom | $29,470 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $331 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Day care worker$35,530
- Nursing assistant$42,320
- Personal care attendant$48,580
- Personal care workers in health services not elsewhere classified$44,820
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teaching assistant make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $2,611 a month, $31,340 a year.
How much does a preschool teaching assistant make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $28,140 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $34,100.
Which country pays a preschool teaching assistant the most?
Germany, with a median of $53,260 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a preschool teaching assistant make more in the United States or in Germany?
In Germany: $53,260 a year against $31,340 in the United States, 1.7 times more.
Who makes more, a preschool teaching assistant or a day care worker?
A day care worker: $35,530 a year against $31,340 for a preschool teaching assistant, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate