School district · South Carolina · LEAID 4501440

Charleston 01

Estimated average teacher salary of $77,181, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Charleston 01 — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$77,181
Est. avg teacher salary
$20,688
Per-pupil spending
49,331
Students enrolled
84th
Pct. in SC

Avg Teacher Salary

$77,181

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,688

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

49,331 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

10.8% above South Carolina average

What the Numbers Say About Charleston 01

Charleston 01 is a mid-sized school district in South Carolina, serving 49,331 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $20,688. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $77,181, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4501440 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the South Carolina statewide average of $69,686, teacher pay in Charleston 01 runs meaningfully above the state benchmark — a 10.8% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (6.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in South Carolina, it pays more than 84% of them. Licensing reciprocity, collective bargaining strength, and state aid formulas all contribute to where a district lands in these tiers.

On the budget side, Charleston 01 reports $1020.5M in total expenditure against $1178.1M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 25% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $175.8M, special-education teacher pay is $44.5M. These figures are district-level aggregates from F-33, not individual contracts — step-and-column schedules, stipends, and collectively-bargained differentials sit underneath these totals.

How does Charleston 01 compare?

Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the South Carolina average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.

Charleston 01 $77,181
Greenville 01 $65,166
South Carolina avg $69,686
National avg $82,292

Charleston 01 pays +18.4% more than Greenville 01 · per-pupil $20,688 vs $13,261

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

Revenue & Expenditure

$1178.1M
Total Revenue
$1020.5M
Total Expenditure
$253.8M
Instruction Salaries
25% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$175.8M
Regular Program
$44.5M
Special Education
$10.1M
Vocational
$20.5M
Other Programs

About This Data

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022.

Methodology: Average salary figures are estimates derived from total instructional salary expenditure (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates — not individual salary records.

Coverage: Data covers public school districts in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Private schools are not included.

Limitations: Instructional salary data includes classroom teachers and some instructional aides depending on district reporting practices. Salary figures may differ from collectively-bargained salary schedules.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Charleston 01?

The estimated average teacher salary in Charleston 01 is $77,181 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.

How does Charleston 01 teacher pay compare to the South Carolina average?

Charleston 01 pays 10.8% more than the South Carolina state average of $69,686. The district's estimated average is $77,181.

How does Charleston 01 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Charleston 01 pays 6.2% below the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $77,181.

What is the per-pupil spending in Charleston 01?

Charleston 01 spends approximately $20,688 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Charleston 01?

Charleston 01 has 49,331 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Charleston 01's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 25% of Charleston 01's total expenditure of $1020.5M (NCES FY2022).

Where does this teacher salary data come from?

This data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022. Salary figures are estimates derived from instructional expenditure data (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

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