Kindergarten Teacher Salary in South Carolina
Based on 2K+ workers in South Carolina
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (SC)
$58,610
$28.178/hr
vs National Average
$61,894
-5.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$46K – $77K
2K employed in South Carolina
Salary Distribution — Kindergarten Teacher in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,790 |
| 25th percentile | $48,040 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $58,610 |
| 75th percentile | $64,110 |
| 90th percentile | $76,720 |
Historical Salary Trend — Kindergarten Teacher in South Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $49,660 |
| 2023 | $60,420 |
| 2024 | $58,610 |
| Year | South Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $49,660 | $58,955 |
| 2023 | $60,420 | $62,216 |
| 2024 | $58,610 | $61,894 |