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Special Education Teacher Salary in Georgia (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $56,941/year ($4,745/month) for a single filer
Georgia ranks 18th of 51 states for Special Education Teacher pay, with a median about 2% above the national average. Of the 9,370 Special Education Teacher jobs BLS counts in Georgia, the typical worker earns $72,880 a year — though pay ranges from $49,510 for newcomers to $98,750 at the top.
Special Education Teacher pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,510 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $61,290 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $72,880 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $80,370 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $98,750 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,370 Special Education Teacher jobs in Georgia (occupation code 25-2052, “Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Special Education Teacher salary of $72,880 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $56,941 — an effective tax rate of 21.9%.
| Gross (median) | $72,880 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,204 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,575 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$3,160 |
| Take-home (annual) | $56,941 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,745 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Special Education Teacher make in Georgia?
- The median Special Education Teacher salary in Georgia is $72,880 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $61,290 and $80,370.
- What is the take-home pay for a Special Education Teacher in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $72,880, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $56,941 per year ($4,745 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.9%.
- How many Special Education Teacher jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 9,370 Special Education Teacher jobs in Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia.