Special Education Teacher (Kindergarten) salary
From 23 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 25-2055: Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten
Special Education Teacher (Kindergarten) H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 23 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Special Education Teacher (Kindergarten) jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 25-2055, Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten). The median base salary is $66,733, 46% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $61,857 and $69,757.
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | – | 0 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
What a Special Education Teacher (Kindergarten) does
Teach academic, social, and life skills to kindergarten students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.
Typical tasks
- Instruct students with disabilities in academic subjects, using a variety of techniques, such as phonetics, multisensory learning, or repetition to reinforce learning and meet students' varying needs.
- Prepare objectives, outlines, or other materials for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or school or state requirements.
- Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, or administrative regulations.
- Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Preparation
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
O*NET occupation: Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten (25-2055.00). This section includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
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Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $51,889 |
| 25th | $61,857 |
| 50th (median) | $66,733 |
| 75th | $69,757 |
| 90th | $82,175 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Special Education Teacher (Kindergarten) make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Special Education Teacher (Kindergarten) jobs is $66,733 (23 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $61,857 and $69,757.