Kindergarten Teacher Salary in South Carolina
Based on 2K+ workers in South Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (SC)
$60,890
$29.274/hr
vs National Average
$64,160
-5.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$48K – $79K
2K employed in South Carolina
Salary Distribution — Kindergarten Teacher in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,730 |
| 25th percentile | $50,430 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $60,890 |
| 75th percentile | $70,140 |
| 90th percentile | $79,090 |
Historical Salary Trend — Kindergarten Teacher in South Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $49,660 |
| 2023 | $60,420 |
| 2024 | $58,610 |
| 2025 | $60,890 |
| Year | South Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $49,660 | $58,955 |
| 2023 | $60,420 | $62,216 |
| 2024 | $58,610 | $61,894 |
| 2025 | $60,890 | $64,160 |