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School district · Maryland · LEAID 2400090

Baltimore City Public Schools

Estimated average teacher salary of $103,340, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Baltimore City Public Schools — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$103,340
Est. avg teacher salary
$23,862
Per-pupil spending
77,807
Students enrolled
58th
Pct. in MD

Avg Teacher Salary

$103,340

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$23,862

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

77,807 students

Salary vs State Average 96.2%

3.8% below Maryland average

What the Numbers Say About Baltimore City Public Schools

Baltimore City Public Schools is a large urban school district in Maryland, serving 77,807 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $23,862. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $103,340, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2400090 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Maryland statewide average of $107,429, teacher pay in Baltimore City Public Schools runs slightly below the state benchmark — a 3.8% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (25.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Maryland, it pays more than 58% of them. Licensing reciprocity, collective bargaining strength, and state aid formulas all contribute to where a district lands in these tiers.

On the budget side, Baltimore City Public Schools reports $1856.6M in total expenditure against $1886.4M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 29% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $261.6M, special-education teacher pay is $71.7M. These figures are district-level aggregates from F-33, not individual contracts — step-and-column schedules, stipends, and collectively-bargained differentials sit underneath these totals.

How does Baltimore City Public Schools compare?

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

Baltimore City Public Schools $103,340
Montgomery County Public Schools $124,818
Maryland avg $107,429
National avg $82,292

Baltimore City Public Schools pays -17.2% less than Montgomery County Public Schools · per-pupil $23,862 vs $20,473

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$1886.4M
Total Revenue
$1856.6M
Total Expenditure
$536.0M
Instruction Salaries
29% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$261.6M
Regular Program
$71.7M
Special Education
$10.0M
Vocational
$62.4M
Other Programs

Other Maryland Districts

Somerset County Public Schools
$126,835
2,741 students
Howard County Public Schools
$125,043
57,325 students
Worcester County Public Schools
$125,018
6,803 students
Montgomery County Public Schools
$124,818
158,231 students
Kent County Public Schools
$114,356
1,786 students
Prince George's County Public Schools
$108,292
128,770 students

About This Data

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022.

Methodology: Average salary figures are estimates derived from total instructional salary expenditure (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates — not individual salary records.

Coverage: Data covers public school districts in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Private schools are not included.

Limitations: Instructional salary data includes classroom teachers and some instructional aides depending on district reporting practices. Salary figures may differ from collectively-bargained salary schedules.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Baltimore City Public Schools?

The estimated average teacher salary in Baltimore City Public Schools is $103,340 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.

How does Baltimore City Public Schools teacher pay compare to the Maryland average?

Baltimore City Public Schools pays 3.8% less than the Maryland state average of $107,429. The district's estimated average is $103,340.

How does Baltimore City Public Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Baltimore City Public Schools pays 25.6% above the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $103,340.

What is the per-pupil spending in Baltimore City Public Schools?

Baltimore City Public Schools spends approximately $23,862 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Baltimore City Public Schools?

Baltimore City Public Schools has 77,807 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Baltimore City Public Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 29% of Baltimore City Public Schools's total expenditure of $1856.6M (NCES FY2022).

Where does this teacher salary data come from?

This data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022. Salary figures are estimates derived from instructional expenditure data (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.

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