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Amsterdam City School District

Amsterdam City School District's estimated average teacher salary is $139,669; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$139,669
Est. avg teacher salary
$22,814
Per-pupil spending
3,607
Students enrolled
78th
Pct. in NY
$139,669

Amsterdam City School District (New York) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $139,669, meaningfully above the New York average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 3,607 students.

  • 78th percentile for New York
  • 98th percentile nationally
  • 37% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +2.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$139,669

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$22,814

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,607 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

11.0% above New York average

Nationally, Amsterdam City School District's estimated average out-pays 98% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the top quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Amsterdam City School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$139,669 Top 2% higher than 98% of 11,460 US districts

$30,000–$40,000: 66 US districts (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$50,000: 375 US districts (3%). Below this entry. $50,000–$60,000: 1,529 US districts (13%). Below this entry. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). Below this entry. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). Below this entry. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). Below this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). Below this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). Below this entry. $110,000–$120,000: 486 US districts (4%). Below this entry. $120,000–$130,000: 301 US districts (3%). Below this entry. $130,000–$140,000: 183 US districts (2%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$150,000: 122 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $150,000–$160,000: 68 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $160,000–$170,000: 42 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $170,000–$180,000: 26 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $180,000–$190,000: 0 US districts (0%). Above this entry. This district $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

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Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022

What stands out about Amsterdam City School District

  • It ranks in the top 5% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 98% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.

What the Numbers Say About Amsterdam City School District

Amsterdam City School District is a small-to-mid-sized school district in New York, serving 3,607 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $22,814. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $139,669, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3602970 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the New York statewide average of $125,882, teacher pay in Amsterdam City School District runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 11.0% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (62.9% differential). Among enrolling districts in New York, it pays more than 78% of them.

Budget figures show Amsterdam City School District reporting $82.3M in total expenditure against $109.1M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 37% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $16.6M, special-education teacher pay is $4.7M.

How does Amsterdam City School District compare?

Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the New York average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.

Amsterdam City School District $139,669
Buffalo City School District $82,421
New York avg $125,882
National avg $85,759

Amsterdam City School District pays +69.5% more than Buffalo City School District · per-pupil $22,814 vs $34,113

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

Data-derived comparison paths

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Revenue & Expenditure

$109.1M
Total Revenue
$82.3M
Total Expenditure
$30.8M
Instruction Salaries
37% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$16.6M
Regular Program
$4.7M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational
$0.3M
Other Programs

Other New York Districts

Harrison Central School District
$148,268
3,612 students
West Babylon Union Free School District
$150,235
3,592 students
West Irondequoit Central School District
$94,641
3,587 students
Peekskill City School District
$136,624
3,582 students
Warwick Valley Central School District
$141,635
3,638 students
Central Square Central School District
$115,096
3,573 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Amsterdam City School District?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Amsterdam City School District's average teacher salary at $139,669, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Amsterdam City School District teacher pay compare to the New York average?

Amsterdam City School District pays 11.0% more than the New York state average of $125,882. The district's average is $139,669.

How does Amsterdam City School District teacher pay compare to the national average?

Amsterdam City School District pays 62.9% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $139,669.

What is the per-pupil spending in Amsterdam City School District?

Per-pupil spending in Amsterdam City School District runs approximately $22,814 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Amsterdam City School District?

Amsterdam City School District has 3,607 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Amsterdam City School District's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 37% of Amsterdam City School District's total expenditure of $82.3M (NCES FY2022).

Where does this teacher salary data come from?

This data is sourced from two NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) surveys, Fiscal Year 2022: the F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey (instructional expenditure, variable Z33) and the Staff Universe Survey (reported teacher headcount). Salary figures divide the former by the latter, falling back to an enrollment-based estimate only when a district has no reported headcount. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.

Disclaimer & data sources

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

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According to the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, PlainTeacher's figures are computed directly, no number is typed in by an editor. Amsterdam City School District's salary and finance figures are computed directly from its FY2022 F-33 submission, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error on this page. Data current as of FY2022.