Berkeley County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
According to published data more than 2,000 teachers are employed at Berkeley County School District. The Berkeley County School District teacher and administration salary data presented in the data tables below are obtained from several government sources as noted under each table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Berkeley County School District Teacher Salary Details
The following table details average salary ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville and surrounding areas. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $33,490 | $22,710-$47,450 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $57,210 | $40,350 - $78,620 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $56,430 | $39,450 - $77,550 |
| Middle School Teacher | $61,100 | $43,730 - $80,000 |
| High School Teacher | $57,920 | $43,200 - $75,490 |
| PE Teacher | $56,850 | $22,080 - $87,990 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below lists average salary ranges for special education teachers that work for Berkeley County School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $58,460 | $46,360 - $76,160 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $57,280 | $31,240-$97,990 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $97,920 | $63,030 - $130,040 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $54,800 | $35,400 - $78,870 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by Berkeley County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $14,558 | $13,884 |
| Administrators | $30,655 | $23,349 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Berkeley County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Berkeley County School District. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by Berkeley County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,788 | 1,861 | 1,895 |
| Preschool Teachers | 43 | 43 | 43 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 98 | 109 | 113 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 1,112 | 1,154 | 1,191 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 535 | 555 | 547 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 47 | 95 | 98 |
| Teaching Assistants | 370 | 407 | 367 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for Berkeley County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 345 | 345 | 347 |
| District Administrators | 18 | 21 | 21 |
| District Support Staff | 63 | 51 | 54 |
| School Administrators | 102 | 110 | 113 |
| Student Support Staff | 126 | 138 | 126 |
| Other Support Staff | 22 | 26 | 33 |
| Librarians | 42 | 43 | 41 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 38 | 36 |
| Guidance Counselors | 60 | 63 | 81 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 42 | 43 | 50 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 18 | 20 | 31 |
Berkeley County School District Schools
We have listed the 40 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Berkeley County School District in the list below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Dorchester School District Two (21 Schools)
- Orangeburg County School District 03 (8 Schools)
- Charleston County School District (80 Schools)
- Dorchester County School District 04 (6 Schools)
- Williamsburg County School District (14 Schools)
Berkeley County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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- Charleston (1)
- Cross (2)
- Goose Creek (13)
- Hanahan (3)
- Huger (1)
- Ladson (3)
- Moncks Corner (8)
- Pineville (1)
- St. Stephen (3)
- Summerville (5)
Teaching in Charleston
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Island Elementary School 2365 Daniel Island Dr Charleston SC 29492 (843) 471-2301 |
PK-8 | 78 | 1,366 |
Teaching in Cross
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Elementary School 1325 Ranger Dr Cross SC 29436 (843) 899-8916 |
PK-6 | 28 | 400 |
| Cross High School 1293 Old Hwy 6 Cross SC 29436 (843) 899-8900 |
7-12 | 31 | 286 |
Teaching in Goose Creek
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Bluff Elementary School 400 Judy Dr Goose Creek SC 29445 (843) 553-1223 |
PK-5 | 51 | 801 |
| Devon Forest Elementary School 1127 Dorothy St Goose Creek SC 29445 (843) 820-3880 |
PK-5 | 55 | 913 |
| Goose Creek High School 1137 Redbank Rd Goose Creek SC 29445 (843) 553-5300 |
9-12 | 105 | 1,788 |
| Goose Creek Primary School 200 Foster Creek Rd Goose Creek SC 29445 (843) 820-8008 |
PK-2 | 66 | 1,098 |
| Howe Hall Aims School 115 Howe Hall Rd Goose Creek SC 29445 (843) 820-3899 |
KG-5 | 24 | 418 |
| Marrington Elementary School 101 Gearing St Goose Creek SC 29445 (843) 572-3373 |
PK-5 | 29 | 507 |
| Marrington Middle School 109 Gearing St Goose Creek SC 29445 (843) 572-0313 |
6-8 | 25 | 404 |
| Sedgefield Intermediate School 225 Garwood Dr Goose Creek SC 29445 (843) 820-4090 |
3-5 | 45 | 772 |
| Sedgefield Middle School 131 Charles B. Gibson Blvd Goose Creek SC 29445 (843) 797-2620 |
6-8 | 60 | 1,049 |
| Stratford High School 951 Crowfield Blvd Goose Creek SC 29445 (843) 820-4000 |
9-12 | 107 | 1,807 |
| Westview Elementary School 100 Westview Blvd Goose Creek SC 29445 (843) 797-2992 |
3-5 | 31 | 566 |
| Westview Middle School 101 Westview Blvd Goose Creek SC 29445 (843) 572-1700 |
6-8 | 52 | 866 |
| Westview Primary School 98 Westview Blvd Goose Creek SC 29445 (843) 820-4082 |
PK-2 | 42 | 616 |
Teaching in Hanahan
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanahan Elementary School 4000 Mabeline Rd Hanahan SC 29410 (843) 553-3290 |
PK-4 | 59 | 1,111 |
| Hanahan High School 6015 Murray Dr Hanahan SC 29410 (843) 820-3710 |
9-12 | 62 | 1,035 |
| Hanahan Middle School 5815 Murray Dr Hanahan SC 29410 (843) 820-3800 |
5-8 | 49 | 857 |
Teaching in Huger
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cainhoy Elementary / Middle School 2434 Cainhoy Rd Huger SC 29450 (843) 899-8975 |
PK-8 | 21 | 306 |
Teaching in Ladson
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Park Elementary School 100 Davidson Dr Ladson SC 29456 (843) 797-2711 |
PK-5 | 66 | 1,160 |
| College Park Middle School 713 College Park Rd Ladson SC 29456 (843) 553-8300 |
6-8 | 41 | 761 |
| Sangaree Middle School 1050 Discovery Dr Ladson SC 29456 (843) 821-4028 |
6-8 | 46 | 776 |
Teaching in Moncks Corner
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley County Middle College High 1001 South Live Oak Dr Moncks Corner SC 29461 (843) 899-8110 |
11-12 | 4 | 102 |
| Berkeley Elementary School 715 Hwy 6 Moncks Corner SC 29461 (843) 899-8860 |
PK-2 | 39 | 682 |
| Berkeley High School 406 West Main St Moncks Corner SC 29461 (843) 899-8800 |
9-12 | 96 | 1,349 |
| Berkeley Intermediate School 777 Stony Landing Rd Moncks Corner SC 29461 (843) 899-8870 |
3-5 | 33 | 589 |
| Berkeley Middle School 320 North Live Oak Dr Moncks Corner SC 29461 (843) 899-8840 |
6-8 | 61 | 1,085 |
| Henry E Bonner Elementary School 171 Macedonia Foxes Circle Moncks Corner SC 29461 (843) 899-8950 |
PK-5 | 45 | 786 |
| Macedonia Middle School 200 Macedonia Foxes Circle Moncks Corner SC 29461 (843) 899-8940 |
6-8 | 22 | 353 |
| Whitesville Elementary School 324 Gaillard Rd Moncks Corner SC 29461 (843) 899-8880 |
PK-5 | 55 | 943 |
Teaching in Pineville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| J K Gourdin Elementary School 1649 Hwy 45 Pineville SC 29468 (843) 567-3637 |
PK-5 | 13 | 193 |
Teaching in St. Stephen
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen Elementary School 1053 Russellville Rd St. Stephen SC 29479 (843) 567-2813 |
PK-5 | 31 | 437 |
| St Stephen Middle School 225 Carolina Ave St. Stephen SC 29479 (843) 567-3128 |
6-8 | 16 | 268 |
| Timberland High School 1418 Gravel Hill Rd St. Stephen SC 29479 (843) 567-8110 |
9-12 | 53 | 707 |
Teaching in Summerville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cane Bay Elementary School 1247 Cane Bay Blvd Summerville SC 29483 (843) 899-5100 |
PK-4 | 44 | 851 |
| Cane Bay High School 1624 State Rd Summerville SC 29483 (843) 899-8786 |
9-12 | 90 | 1,495 |
| Cane Bay Middle 1175 Cane Bay Blvd Summerville SC 29483 (843) 899-1857 |
5-8 | 37 | 669 |
| Sangaree Elementary School 1460 Royle Rd Summerville SC 29483 (843) 820-3868 |
PK-2 | 48 | 878 |
| Sangaree Intermediate School 201 School House Ln Summerville SC 29483 (843) 820-3850 |
3-5 | 36 | 716 |