S.C. Teacher Salaries for 2007 - 2008
Teacher salaries in South Carolina are based on a minimum salary schedule established by the State Legislature annually. School districts must pay the minimum salary mandated by the state using two criteria: (1) years of experience and (2) education. Education is divided into five categories: bachelor’s degree; bachelor’s degree and 18 hours; master’s degree; master’s degree and 30 hours; and doctorate.
The figures shown here are the average salaries at various points on the salary schedule for the 2007-2008 school year. For more details about specific districts, contact the district in question. These estimates are based on 190-day teaching contracts. (Please keep in mind that the cost of living in South Carolina is lower than the national average.)
Average Teacher Salaries, 2007 - 2008
| Years Experience | Bachelor's | Master's |
| None | $27,869 | $31,909 |
| 22 Years | $42,822 | $48,475 |
Source: 2007-2008 State Minimum Salary Schedule, S.C. Department of Education
Most school districts pay a beginning teacher (Bachelor's degree and 0 years experience) a higher salary than required by the 2007-2008 State Minimum Salary Schedule.
The national average classroom teacher salary for 2006-07 is estimated to be $50,816 (NEA Research, December 2007).
FY 2008 average S.C. teacher salary was $44,336. (Source: S.C. Dept. of Education)