Early Childhood Educator Salary by Country
Early Childhood Educator salaries differ by country and cost of living. Compare median pay across markets below, then open a country for percentile bands, total compensation, and how far the package goes locally.
Pay around the world
Median gross pay by country, currency-adjusted. Darker means higher.
Salary by country
| # | Country | Range | Median | vs United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | CHF 36K – CHF 87K | CHF 49,000 | +44% |
| 2 | Netherlands | €40K – €80K | €44,720 | +27% |
| 3 | United Kingdom | £23K – £56K | £31,425 | +4% |
| 4 | United States | $35K – $61K | $38,140 | — |
| 5 | Canada | CA$40K – CA$83K | CA$46,384 | -11% |
| 6 | Australia | A$38K – A$91K | A$51,000 | -12% |
| 7 | Germany | €21K – €52K | €29,000 | -17% |
| 8 | Ireland | €21K – €50K | €28,000 | -20% |
| 9 | Singapore | SGD 30K – SGD 73K | SGD 41,000 | -20% |
| 10 | United Arab Emirates | AED 74K – AED 178K | AED 100,000 | -29% |
| 11 | New Zealand | NZ$33K – NZ$78K | NZ$44,000 | -31% |
| 12 | France | €17K – €41K | €23,000 | -34% |
| 13 | Italy | €14K – €34K | €19,000 | -46% |
| 14 | Spain | €13K – €32K | €18,000 | -49% |
| 15 | Portugal | €9K – €21K | €12,000 | -66% |
| 16 | Greece | €8K – €20K | €11,000 | -69% |
How we calculate this
Each country figure is a median for the Early Childhood Educator role, from official wage data where available and regional references otherwise, always labeled. Figures are gross annual.
Frequently asked questions
Which country pays Early Childhood Educators the most?
Pay tracks the local market and cost of living. The ranking below orders countries by median Early Childhood Educator salary; open one for the full percentile bands.
How are these Early Childhood Educator salaries compared across countries?
We normalize each median to a common currency for the ranking, then show local-currency bands on each country page. Cost of living is covered separately under arbitrage.