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Special Education Teacher Salary in South Carolina (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $49,702/year ($4,142/month) for a single filer
South Carolina ranks 29th of 51 states for Special Education Teacher pay, with a median about 13% below the national average. Of the 2,950 Special Education Teacher jobs BLS counts in South Carolina, the typical worker earns $62,360 a year — though pay ranges from $49,540 for newcomers to $79,150 at the top.
Special Education Teacher pay range in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,540 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,380 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,360 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $75,130 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,150 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,950 Special Education Teacher jobs in South Carolina (occupation code 25-2052, “Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Carolina
A median Special Education Teacher salary of $62,360 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus South Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,702 — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
| Gross (median) | $62,360 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,303 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,771 |
| South Carolina state income tax | −$2,584 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,702 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,142 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Special Education Teacher make in South Carolina?
- The median Special Education Teacher salary in South Carolina is $62,360 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,380 and $75,130.
- What is the take-home pay for a Special Education Teacher in South Carolina?
- On the median salary of $62,360, a single filer in South Carolina takes home about $49,702 per year ($4,142 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
- How many Special Education Teacher jobs are there in South Carolina?
- BLS counts 2,950 Special Education Teacher jobs in South Carolina 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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina.