Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Salary in Philadelphia, PA

How much does an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher make in Philadelphia, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher in Philadelphia, PA is $68,942. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $41,168 to a high of $109,411, with most professionals earning between $54,404 and $90,125.

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Common responsibilities of an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Maintains grade book to demonstrate student strengths, weaknesses, and/or problems that the student may be experiencing in the classroom so that parents are informed of student's strengths, weaknesses, problems, and progress.

August 19, 2022

Implements standards for student behavior in order to ensure a safe, secure and effective learning environment by providing a high degree of structure, clear expectations and consistency.

December 01, 2022

Develops and maintains adequate knowledge of the subject(s) taught or support service rendered and demonstrates an understanding of how the subject(s) or support services fit into the overall School District and department philosophy, objectives, and curriculum in order to maintain professional competency in assigned subject matters.

January 30, 2023

Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure while maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and appropriate manner.

March 16, 2023

Provides timely, accurate and professional documentation by recording daily grades/points, progress notes, progress reports, report cards, IEP goals and objectives, incident reports and behavior data in accordance with standard practices of the school.

April 08, 2023

Participate in professional development that is specific to the mission of PHA and responsive to the needs of our student population.

April 13, 2023

Collaborates with other professional staff regarding the needs of students by communicating accurately, preserving confidentiality of information, and sharing best teaching practices and new teaching techniques or procedures available so that effective professional work relationships properly meet the needs of students.

April 28, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Early Childhood Special Education Teacher in Philadelphia, PA

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What is the average salary for Early Childhood Special Education Teacher in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Early Childhood Special Education Teacher in Philadelphia, PA. The base salary for Early Childhood Special Education Teacher ranges from $54,404 to $90,125 with the average base salary of $68,942. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $54,404 to $90,125 with the average total cash compensation of $68,942.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$68,942	$54,404 - $90,125
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$68,942	$54,404 - $90,125

* 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.

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Salary Near Philadelphia, PA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Camden, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,404 - $90,125	COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA 0%
CITY, STATE West Chester, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,347 - $88,375	COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Doylestown, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,215 - $93,126	COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Trenton, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,387 - $93,411	COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Wilmington, DE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,451 - $88,547	COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE New Castle, DE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,451 - $88,547	COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA

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