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School district · Washington · LEAID 5300390

Bellevue School District

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Bellevue School District pays an estimated average teacher salary of $127,708, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$127,708
Est. avg teacher salary
$23,753
Per-pupil spending
19,510
Students enrolled
92nd
Pct. in WA
$127,708

Bellevue School District (Washington) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $127,708, meaningfully above the Washington average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 19,510 students.

  • 92nd percentile for Washington
  • 96th percentile nationally
  • 29% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +21.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$127,708

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$23,753

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

19,510 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

8.7% above Washington average

Nationally, Bellevue School District's estimated average out-pays 96% 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.)

Bellevue School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$127,708 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $130,000–$140,000: 183 US districts (2%). Above this entry. $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. Bellevue School District $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $10K-wide band; taller bars hold more US districts. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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

What stands out about Bellevue School District

  • It ranks in the top 5% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 96% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.

What the Numbers Say About Bellevue School District

Bellevue School District is a mid-sized school district in Washington, serving 19,510 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $23,753. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $127,708, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 5300390 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Washington statewide average of $117,433, teacher pay in Bellevue School District runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 8.7% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (48.9% differential). Among enrolling districts in Washington, it pays more than 92% of them.

On the budget side, Bellevue School District reports $463.4M in total expenditure against $485.6M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 29% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $87.7M, special-education teacher pay is $12.1M.

How does Bellevue School District compare?

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

Bellevue School District $127,708
Seattle School District No. 1 $133,407
Washington avg $117,433
National avg $85,759

Bellevue School District pays -4.3% less than Seattle School District No. 1 · per-pupil $23,753 vs $25,927

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

$485.6M
Total Revenue
$463.4M
Total Expenditure
$132.3M
Instruction Salaries
29% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$87.7M
Regular Program
$12.1M
Special Education
$4.5M
Vocational
$7.1M
Other Programs

Other Washington Districts

Longview School District
$107,857
6,294 students
Monroe School District
$120,286
6,041 students
Issaquah School District
$131,902
19,590 students
Everett School District
$144,748
20,258 students
Kennewick School District
$119,289
18,714 students
Edmonds School District
$134,893
20,343 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Bellevue School District?

The average teacher salary in Bellevue School District is $127,708 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's REPORTED teacher headcount (NCES CCD Staff Universe Survey).

How does Bellevue School District teacher pay compare to the Washington average?

Bellevue School District pays 8.7% more than the Washington state average of $117,433. The district's average is $127,708.

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

Bellevue School District pays 48.9% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $127,708.

What is the per-pupil spending in Bellevue School District?

Bellevue School District spends approximately $23,753 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Bellevue School District?

Bellevue School District has 19,510 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 29% of Bellevue School District's total expenditure of $463.4M (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. Bellevue 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.