How much does a Special Education Teacher make?
Experience
- All years of Experience
- 0-1 Years
- 1-3 Years
- 4-6 Years
- 7-9 Years
- 10-14 Years
- 15+ Years
Industry
- All industries
- Legal
- Aerospace & Defense
- Agriculture
- Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
- Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
- Management & Consulting
- Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services
- Personal Consumer Services
- Education
- Financial Services
- Government & Public Administration
- Healthcare
- Information Technology
- Insurance
- Manufacturing
- Media & Communication
- Nonprofit & NGO
- Energy, Mining & Utilities
- Real Estate
- Restaurants & Food Service
- Retail & Wholesale
- Telecommunications
- Transportation & Logistics
- Hotels & Travel Accommodation
- Human Resources & Staffing
$55,815
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Special Education Teacher is $55,815 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $52,280 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $3,535 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
How accurate does $55,815 look to you?
Your input helps Glassdoor refine our pay estimates over time.
For Special Education Teacher
Download as data table
What is the total pay trajectory for Special Education Teacher?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Special Education Teacher | $55,815 /yr |
| Senior Special Education Teacher | |
| Lead Special Education Teacher | $53,643 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Special Education Teacher in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Special Education Teacher in United States. Employers include US Department of the Interior, Aya Healthcare and Ingenuity Prep.
Top Paying Companies
For Special Education Teacher in United States
| 1 | US Department of the Interior | $85,130 | |
| 2 | Aya Healthcare | $84,408 | |
| 3 | Ingenuity Prep | $81,542 | |
| 4 | City of New York | $81,499 | |
| 5 | VI DOE | $80,643 | |
| 6 | Pearson | $80,430 | |
| 7 | Tobinworld | $78,291 | |
| 8 | ACS Consultants | $77,672 | |
| 9 | CMCSS | $76,364 | |
| 10 | Sunbelt Staffing | $76,333 |
What are total pay estimates for a Special Education Teacher at different companies?
- Popular
- Most Reports
- Salary: high to low
- Salary: low to high
$75,736
/ yr
$59,905
/ yr
$69,404
/ yr
$62,210
/ yr
$62,938
/ yr
$63,861
/ yrIs this salary info helpful?
Let’s pay it forward! The Glassdoor community relies on people like you to share accurate salary info to promote fair compensation everywhere
$72,122
/ yr
$62,519
/ yr
$71,049
/ yr
$62,926
/ yr
$61,101
/ yr
$66,453
/ yr
$59,056
/ yr
$65,442
/ yr
$66,173
/ yr
$60,972
/ yr
$64,036
/ yrSpecial Education Teacher Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Special Education Teacher in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Special Education Teacher in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $74,165, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $72,956, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $64,227, Education with a median total pay of $62,867, and Healthcare with a median total pay of $62,021.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$74,165
15% Higher than other industries
Government & Public Administration
Top paying companies in Government & Public Administration for Special Education Teacher are US Department of the Interior, City of New York, and VI DOE.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Education?
Job growth in education remains steady, with modest growth in salaries and greater opportunities for workers with STEM specialization or those with advanced degrees. Opportunities are likely to persist with the projected rise in student enrollment in the coming years. Jobs are often reliant upon state and local budgets with public sector benefits being an attractive feature for many job-seekers.
Recent Salaries Shared
For special education teacher
Job Title
Location
Total Pay
Base Pay | Additional Pay
Total Years of Experience
Years at Recent Employer
Submitted
Date or Time
United States of America
| 4-6 years
/yr
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 4-6 years
/yr
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 1-3 years
/yr
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 1-3 years
/hr
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 4-6 years
/yr
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 1-3 years
/yr
Submitted Yesterday
Special Education Teacher pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Special Education Teacher is $52,280 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Special Education Teacher salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 17968 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Special Education Teacher employees.
The highest salary for a Special Education Teacher in United States is $76,163 per year.
The lowest salary for a Special Education Teacher in United States is $35,886 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming a Special Education Teacher or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Special Education Teacher.