Special Education Teacher salary in Virginia Beach, VA
Based on 25 certified H-1B filings in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Portsmouth, Porstmouth.
Also listed as: Elementary Special Education Teacher
Median salary$55,340
Middle 50%$53.2k–$58.5k
vs. national median−8%comparison median $60,000
Filings25FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
$40k$50k$60k$70k$80k
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $53,160 |
| 25th | $53,160 |
| 50th (median) | $55,340 |
| 75th | $58,497 |
| 90th | $61,373 |
Cost of living
Virginia Beach's median Special Education Teacher salary of $55,340 is worth about $56,500 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Virginia Beach = 97.9).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Public Schools | $58,497 | 15 |
| Virginia Beach City Public Schools | $53,160 | 10 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $55,340 | 25 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $53,160 | $55,340 | 25 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.