Elementary Teacher Salary in Charleston, SC

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How much does an Elementary Teacher make in Charleston, SC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Elementary Teacher in Charleston, SC is $64,625. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $42,879 to a high of $90,234, with most professionals earning between $53,243 and $78,030.

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Average Salary Range for Elementary Teacher in Charleston, SC

Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Elementary Teacher in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Elementary Teacher in Charleston, SC. The base salary for Elementary Teacher ranges from $53,243 to $78,030 with the average base salary of $64,625. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $53,243 to $78,030 with the average total cash compensation of $64,625.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $64,625 $53,243 - $78,030
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $64,625 $53,243 - $78,030
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Elementary Teacher Salary Near Charleston, SC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE North Charleston, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,243 - $78,030 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC 0%
CITY, STATE Mount Pleasant, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,243 - $78,030 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC 0%
CITY, STATE Goose Creek, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,164 - $77,915 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,007 - $77,685 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Hilton Head Island, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,779 - $75,885 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Sumter, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,576 - $72,656 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
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About Charleston, South Carolina    Charleston is the oldest and largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina, the county seat of Charleston County, and the principal city in the Cha....More

Charleston, South Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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