Savannah-Chatham County Public School System
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over three thousand teachers and instructors and 40,000 students that are enrolled at the 58 schools managed by SCCPSS. The tables below display teacher and administration salaries at SCCPSS. The data has been taken from multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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SCCPSS Teacher Salary Details
The table below displays salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Savannah region. 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 | $37,030 | $21,130-$62,410 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $52,870 | $29,540 - $72,410 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,410 | $46,820 - $77,360 |
| Middle School Teacher | $60,770 | $44,170 - $82,400 |
| High School Teacher | $61,960 | $45,130 - $79,280 |
| PE Teacher | $44,410 | $19,180 - $65,010 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Savannah, 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 salary ranges for special education teachers who work for SCCPSS and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $61,220 | $48,030 - $78,940 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Savannah, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Savannah area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $95,680 | $70,210 - $128,750 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $57,260 | $39,470 - $76,430 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Savannah, 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 SCCPSS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $17,186 | $16,678 |
| Administrators | $13,721 | $13,029 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Savannah-Chatham County Public School System Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by SCCPSS. 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 SCCPSS per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 2,603 | 2,550 | 2,579 |
| Preschool Teachers | 77 | 78 | 81 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 177 | 173 | 184 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 1,059 | 965 | 994 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 915 | 963 | 963 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 375 | 372 | 357 |
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 | 59 | 65 | 58 |
| Teaching Assistants | 588 | 572 | 577 |
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 SCCPSS are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 1,283 | 1,283 | 1,320 |
| District Administrators | 33 | 32 | 35 |
| District Support Staff | 69 | 70 | 70 |
| School Administrators | 129 | 123 | 119 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 182 | 187 | 197 |
| Student Support Staff | 130 | 145 | 151 |
| Other Support Staff | 739 | 727 | 749 |
| Librarians | 51 | 49 | 48 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 35 | 41 |
| Guidance Counselors | 91 | 85 | 82 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 35 | 37 | 40 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 56 | 49 | 42 |
SCCPSS Schools
We have listed the 58 schools and their contact information, which is managed by SCCPSS 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:
- Effingham County School District (13 Schools)
- Bryan County School District (11 Schools)
- Liberty County School District (Georgia) (15 Schools)
- Long County School District (5 Schools)
- Evans County School District (3 Schools)
Savannah-Chatham County Public School System Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
- Bloomingdale (2)
- Garden City (3)
- Pooler (4)
- Port Wentworth (1)
- Savannah (42)
- Thunderbolt (1)
- Tybee Island (1)
Teaching in Bloomingdale
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomingdale Elementary School 101 East Main St Bloomingdale GA 31302 (912) 395-3680 |
PK-5 | 32 | 440 |
| New Hampstead High School 2451 Little Neck Rd Bloomingdale GA 31302 (912) 395-6789 |
9-12 | 60 | 1,261 |
Teaching in Garden City
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City Elementary School 4037 Kessler Ave Garden City GA 31408 (912) 395-6820 |
PK-5 | 51 | 768 |
| Groves High School 100 Priscilla Thomas Way Garden City GA 31408 (912) 395-2520 |
9-12 | 65 | 696 |
| Mercer Middle School 201 Rommel Ave Garden City GA 31408 (912) 395-6700 |
6-8 | 35 | 480 |
Teaching in Pooler
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godley Station School 2135 Benton Blvd Pooler GA 31322 (912) 395-6000 |
PK-8 | 100 | 1,631 |
| Pooler Elementary School 308 Holly Ave Pooler GA 31322 (912) 395-3625 |
PK-5 | 39 | 547 |
| West Chatham Elementary School 820 Pine Barren Rd Pooler GA 31322 (912) 395-3600 |
PK-5 | 58 | 882 |
| West Chatham Middle School 800 Pine Barren Rd Pooler GA 31322 (912) 395-3650 |
6-8 | 64 | 1,009 |
Teaching in Port Wentworth
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Wentworth Elementary School 507 South Coastal Hwy Port Wentworth GA 31407 (912) 395-6742 |
PK-5 | 42 | 614 |
Teaching in Savannah
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett Middle School 207 Montgomery Crossroads Savannah GA 31406 (912) 395-3500 |
6-8 | 37 | 552 |
| Bartow Elementary School 1804 Stratford St Savannah GA 31415 (912) 395-5300 |
PK-5 | 44 | 601 |
| Beach High School 3001 Hopkins St Savannah GA 31405 (912) 395-5330 |
9-12 | 61 | 909 |
| Butler Elementary School 1909 Cynthia St Savannah GA 31415 (912) 395-2525 |
PK-5 | 39 | 651 |
| Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School 301 Burkhalter Rd Savannah GA 31405 (912) 238-1973 |
PK-5 | 10 | 274 |
| Coastal Middle School 4595 Us Hwy 80 East Savannah GA 31410 (912) 395-3950 |
6-8 | 52 | 759 |
| Derenne Middle School 1009 Clinch St Savannah GA 31405 (912) 395-5900 |
6-8 | 50 | 682 |
| East Broad Street Elementary School 400 East Broad St Savannah GA 31401 (912) 395-5500 |
PK-8 | 54 | 689 |
| Ellis Elementary School 220 East 49th St Savannah GA 31405 (912) 395-5470 |
PK-8 | 45 | 574 |
| Gadsden Elementary School 919 May St Savannah GA 31415 (912) 395-5940 |
PK-5 | 45 | 739 |
| Garrison Elementary School 649 West Jones St Savannah GA 31401 (912) 395-5975 |
PK-8 | 60 | 744 |
| Georgetown Elementary School 1516 King George Blvd Savannah GA 31419 (912) 395-3475 |
PK-8 | 55 | 736 |
| Gould Elementary School 4910 Pineland Dr Savannah GA 31405 (912) 395-5400 |
PK-5 | 56 | 891 |
| Haven Elementary School 5111 Dillon Ave Savannah GA 31405 (912) 395-6501 |
PK-5 | 32 | 430 |
| Heard Elementary School 414 Lee Blvd Savannah GA 31405 (912) 395-6630 |
PK-5 | 42 | 597 |
| Hesse Elementary School 9116 Whitefield Ave Savannah GA 31406 (912) 395-6440 |
PK-8 | 64 | 1,015 |
| Hodge Elementary School 3609 Hopkins St Savannah GA 31405 (912) 395-5200 |
PK-5 | 33 | 473 |
| Howard Elementary School 115 Wilmington Island Rd Savannah GA 31410 (912) 395-3925 |
PK-5 | 55 | 773 |
| Hubert Middle School 768 Grant St Savannah GA 31401 (912) 395-5235 |
6-8 | 46 | 546 |
| Islands High School 170 Whitemarsh Island Rd Savannah GA 31410 (912) 395-2000 |
9-12 | 55 | 931 |
| Isle of Hope Elementary School 5330 Montgomery St Savannah GA 31405 (912) 395-6555 |
PK-8 | 49 | 710 |
| Jacob G. Smith Elementary School 210 Lamara Dr Savannah GA 31405 (912) 395-6530 |
PK-5 | 32 | 428 |
| Jenkins High School 1800 East De Renne Ave Savannah GA 31406 (912) 395-6300 |
9-12 | 70 | 1,012 |
| Johnson High School 3012 Sunset Blvd Savannah GA 31404 (912) 395-6400 |
9-12 | 67 | 875 |
| Largo-Tibet Elementary School 430 Tibet Ave Savannah GA 31406 (912) 395-3450 |
PK-5 | 53 | 792 |
| Low Elementary School 15 Blue Ridge Ave Savannah GA 31404 (912) 395-6380 |
PK-12 | 38 | 580 |
| Marshpoint Elementary School 135 Whitemarsh Island Rd Savannah GA 31410 (912) 395-4000 |
PK-5 | 61 | 938 |
| Myers Middle School 2025 East 52nd St Savannah GA 31404 (912) 395-6600 |
6-8 | 42 | 728 |
| Oglethorpe Academy 7202 Central Ave Savannah GA 31406 (912) 395-5075 |
6-8 | 37 | 577 |
| Pulaski Elementary School 1001 Tibet Ave Savannah GA 31419 (912) 395-6466 |
PK-5 | 48 | 738 |
| Savannah Arts Academy 500 Washington Ave Savannah GA 31405 (912) 395-5000 |
9-12 | 53 | 787 |
| Savannah Classical Academy Charter School 402 Market St Savannah GA 31408 (912) 395-4040 |
KG-6 | 20 | 312 |
| Shuman Elementary School 415 Goebel Ave Savannah GA 31404 (912) 395-4500 |
PK-5 | 47 | 705 |
| Southwest Elementary School 6020 Ogeechee Rd Savannah GA 31419 (912) 395-3301 |
PK-5 | 49 | 810 |
| Southwest Middle School 6030 Ogeechee Rd Savannah GA 31419 (912) 395-3540 |
6-8 | 50 | 889 |
| Spencer Elementary School 100 Bouhan Ave Savannah GA 31404 (912) 395-2500 |
PK-5 | 35 | 574 |
| The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High 400 Pennsylvania Ave Savannah GA 31404 (912) 395-5050 |
9-12 | 44 | 700 |
| Uhs of Savannah Coastal Harbor Treatment Center School 1150 Cornell Ave Savannah GA 31406 (912) 354-3911 |
3-11 | 6 | 12 |
| White Bluff Elementary School 9902 White Bluff Rd Savannah GA 31406 (912) 395-3325 |
PK-5 | 48 | 620 |
| Windsor Forest Elementary School 414 Briarcliff Circle Savannah GA 31419 (912) 395-3353 |
PK-5 | 52 | 731 |
| Windsor Forest High School 12419 Largo Dr Savannah GA 31419 (912) 395-3400 |
9-12 | 70 | 1,145 |
| Woodville-Tompkins Technical and Career High Schoo 151 Coach Joe Turner St Savannah GA 31408 (912) 395-6750 |
9-11 | 31 | 308 |
Teaching in Thunderbolt
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbolt Elementary School 3313 Louis St Thunderbolt GA 31404 (912) 303-6655 |
PK-5 | 37 | 428 |
Teaching in Tybee Island
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tybee Island Maritime Academy School 713 Lovell Ave Tybee Island GA 31328 (912) 786-9803 |
KG-4 | 11 | 152 |