South Carolina Teacher's Salary

South Carolina Teacher’s Starting Salary for the 2022 to 2023 school year is between $41,000 and $45,566 for a beginning teacher with a bachelor’s degree and no experience.

Teachers in South Carolina earn an average salary of $53,393 a year, But a realistic number that a teacher makes depends on many factors; years of service within the school district is the most significant factor. And a close second is the degree level; after that, it depends on where you work in South Carolina. Do you teach for 10 or 12 months? Do you give training or Coach? All these factors determine the salary of a South Carolina State teacher. Below you will find a list of School Districts in South Carolina; click on the one you want to know the realistic teacher salary.

Beaufort County has the highest starting Salary in South Carolina State at $45,566. This is 11% more than Dorchester County $41,000, with the lowest starting salary on our list. However, Aiken County has the most significant pay bump for a master’s degree in the first year at $6,275, while Berkeley County has the lowest raise for a master’s in the first year at $4,029. With a Doctorate, your best option is Beaufort County. Because it has the highest starting salary for a Ph.D. at $58,688, this is the most significant increase at $13,122. Richland County has the lowest Starting salary for a Ph.D. at $52,422 because of the smallest increases for a Doctorate at $10,662.

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South Carolina Teacher Salary Chart:

2023	Bachelors	Masters	Doctorate
Beaufort County	$45,566	$51,080	$58,688
Greenville County	$45,075	$49,411	$57,123
Horry County	$43,761	$48,792	$55,480
Fort Mill County	$43,700	$49,537	$57,587
Aiken County	$43,317	$49,592	$58,281
Charleston County	$43,145	$48,193	$55,610
Berkeley County	$42,627	$46,656	$54,188
Richland County	$41,760	$47,973	$52,422
Lexington County	$41,600	$46,876	$54,159
Dorchester County	$41,000	$46,076	$53,076

What’s more, the job market for teachers is substantial.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that jobs as school teachers will grow by 20% through 2026. Please consider that many colleges and universities offer tuition reimbursement programs to attract prospective college graduates who majored in education. Check with your local school district to learn more about their teacher salary policies and what kinds of scholarships are available to prospective students who plan on becoming a teacher one day.

How Much Does a Teacher Make in Your District?

Please see the Salary Schedule by District below; if you can’t find yours, we are probably working on it and will post it soon.