Richland County School District One
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 115 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Elementary and Secondary Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Columbia, SC
At a glance
- Richland County School District One hires mid-level. 57% of its filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B employers.
- Most filed: Elementary School Teacher. 29% of its filings. After that come Middle School Teacher and High School Teacher.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 91% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $62,976, median prevailing wage $45,040.
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What Richland County School District One hires for
Bar: share of Richland County School District One's filings. Figure: median base salary.
Show all 4 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,309 | 33 |
| Middle School Teacher | $60,309 | 29 |
| High School Teacher | $64,884 | 25 |
| Special Education Teacher (Middle School) | $74,406 | 12 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Richland County School District One.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 43% of filings
Mid-level · 57% of filings
Senior · 0% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $50,700 | 49 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $67,170 | 66 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Richland County School District One files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
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| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia, SC | $62,976 | 115 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $45,040 |
| 25th | $52,708 |
| 50th (median) | $62,976 |
| 75th | $69,454 |
| 90th | $75,243 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $51,413 | $46,678 | $57,487 | 40 |
| FY2021 | $53,054 | $47,183 | $59,978 | 35 |
| FY2022 | $49,279 | $42,210 | $56,423 | 47 |
| FY2023 | $53,363 | $45,960 | $59,928 | 69 |
| FY2024 | $56,183 | $48,695 | $64,339 | 92 |
| FY2025 | $60,309 | $50,100 | $67,170 | 81 |
| FY2026 | $67,934 | $61,458 | $73,889 | 34 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
Job titles at Richland County School District One
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary Teacher | $55,335 | $45k–$61.7k | 20 |
| Middle School Special Education Teacher | $74,406 | $60.8k–$74.8k | 11 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Richland County School District One
Richland County School District One's filings list its industry as Elementary and Secondary Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6111). Its main U.S. filing address is in Columbia, SC and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Elementary School Teacher, Middle School Teacher and High School Teacher and the main metro areas are Columbia, SC. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does Richland County School District One sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Richland County School District One filed 115 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q3. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does Richland County School District One pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Richland County School District One's H-1B filings is $62,976; half of filings fall between $52,708 and $69,454. Bonus and stock are not included.