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School district · Michigan · LEAID 2606870

Brighton Area Schools

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Brighton Area Schools pays an estimated average teacher salary of $106,992, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$106,992
Est. avg teacher salary
$21,184
Per-pupil spending
5,792
Students enrolled
100th
Pct. in MI
$106,992

Brighton Area Schools (Michigan) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $106,992, meaningfully above the Michigan average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 5,792 students.

  • 100th percentile for Michigan
  • 88th percentile nationally
  • 28% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +15.6% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$106,992

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,184

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

5,792 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

43.1% above Michigan average

Nationally, Brighton Area Schools's estimated average out-pays 88% 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.)

Brighton Area Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$106,992 Top 12% higher than 88% 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. Brighton Area Schools $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 the Numbers Say About Brighton Area Schools

Brighton Area Schools is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Michigan, serving 5,792 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $21,184. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $106,992, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2606870 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Michigan statewide average of $74,751, teacher pay in Brighton Area Schools runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 43.1% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (24.8% differential). It pays the most of any enrolling district in Michigan.

Brighton Area Schools reports $122.7M in total expenditure on the budget side against $118.3M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 28% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $29.4M, special-education teacher pay is $3.3M.

How does Brighton Area Schools compare?

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

Brighton Area Schools $106,992
Detroit Public Schools Community District $81,004
Michigan avg $74,751
National avg $85,759

Brighton Area Schools pays +32.1% more than Detroit Public Schools Community District · per-pupil $21,184 vs $22,389

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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These are not simply nearby districts: each group is selected from the same NCES FY2022 dataset using a matching salary or per-pupil-investment signal and a comparable enrollment range.

Similar estimated teacher pay

Salary-nearest districts to Brighton Area Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Brighton Area Schools, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$118.3M
Total Revenue
$122.7M
Total Expenditure
$34.9M
Instruction Salaries
28% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$29.4M
Regular Program
$3.3M
Special Education
$0.8M
Vocational
$0.0M
Other Programs

Other Michigan Districts

Caledonia Community Schools
$76,530
4,557 students
Saginaw Township Community Schools
$73,788
4,538 students
Northville Public Schools
$87,086
7,047 students
Lapeer Community Schools
$70,398
4,527 students
Okemos Public Schools
$74,471
4,453 students
Birmingham Public Schools
$87,567
7,151 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Brighton Area Schools?

Brighton Area Schools's average teacher salary is $106,992, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Brighton Area Schools teacher pay compare to the Michigan average?

Brighton Area Schools pays 43.1% more than the Michigan state average of $74,751. The district's average is $106,992.

How does Brighton Area Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Brighton Area Schools pays 24.8% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $106,992.

What is the per-pupil spending in Brighton Area Schools?

NCES FY2022 data puts Brighton Area Schools's per-student spending at approximately $21,184 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Brighton Area Schools?

Brighton Area Schools has 5,792 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Brighton Area Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 28% of Brighton Area Schools's total expenditure of $122.7M (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. Brighton Area Schools'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.