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School district · Pennsylvania · LEAID 4203330

Bensalem Township SD

Bensalem Township SD's estimated average teacher salary is $100,693; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$100,693
Est. avg teacher salary
$25,302
Per-pupil spending
6,231
Students enrolled
92nd
Pct. in PA
$100,693

Bensalem Township SD (Pennsylvania) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $100,693, meaningfully above the Pennsylvania average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 6,231 students.

  • 92nd percentile for Pennsylvania
  • 83rd percentile nationally
  • 27% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +9.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$100,693

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$25,302

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

6,231 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

19.1% above Pennsylvania average

Nationally, Bensalem Township SD's estimated average out-pays 83% 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.)

Bensalem Township SD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$100,693 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $110,000–$120,000: 486 US districts (4%). Above this entry. $120,000–$130,000: 301 US districts (3%). Above this entry. $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. Bensalem Township SD $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 Bensalem Township SD

  • Its per-pupil spending of $25,302 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Bensalem Township SD

Bensalem Township SD is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Pennsylvania, serving 6,231 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $25,302. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $100,693, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4203330 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Pennsylvania statewide average of $84,555, teacher pay in Bensalem Township SD runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 19.1% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (17.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in Pennsylvania, it pays more than 92% of them.

Bensalem Township SD reports $157.7M in total expenditure on the budget side against $168.5M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 27% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $30.2M, special-education teacher pay is $11.3M.

How does Bensalem Township SD compare?

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

Bensalem Township SD $100,693
Philadelphia City SD $74,829
Pennsylvania avg $84,555
National avg $85,759

Bensalem Township SD pays +34.6% more than Philadelphia City SD · per-pupil $25,302 vs $38,325

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

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Revenue & Expenditure

$168.5M
Total Revenue
$157.7M
Total Expenditure
$42.3M
Instruction Salaries
27% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$30.2M
Regular Program
$11.3M
Special Education
$0.8M
Other Programs

Other Pennsylvania Districts

Spring-Ford Area SD
$90,314
7,820 students
York City SD
$91,972
6,190 students
Millcreek Township SD
$75,497
6,274 students
Wilson SD
$89,197
6,291 students
Dallastown Area SD
$98,542
6,313 students
Wilkes-Barre Area SD
$84,766
6,343 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Bensalem Township SD?

The average teacher salary in Bensalem Township SD is $100,693 (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 Bensalem Township SD teacher pay compare to the Pennsylvania average?

Bensalem Township SD pays 19.1% more than the Pennsylvania state average of $84,555. The district's average is $100,693.

How does Bensalem Township SD teacher pay compare to the national average?

Bensalem Township SD pays 17.4% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $100,693.

What is the per-pupil spending in Bensalem Township SD?

NCES FY2022 data puts Bensalem Township SD's per-student spending at approximately $25,302 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Bensalem Township SD?

Bensalem Township SD has 6,231 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Bensalem Township SD's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 27% of Bensalem Township SD's total expenditure of $157.7M (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. Bensalem Township SD'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.