The salary of a substitute teacher may vary due to the irregularity in work schedules. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of May 2014, the middle half of substitute teachers earned between $20,430 and $34,740 (www.bls.gov) . The average salary was $29,790, per the bureau. You may use your experience as a substitute teacher to advance into a full time teaching position. To continue researching, browse degree options below for course curriculum, prerequisites and financial aid information.