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School district · Pennsylvania · LEAID 4205400

Central Dauphin SD

Central Dauphin SD's estimated average teacher salary is $78,140; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$78,140
Est. avg teacher salary
$18,517
Per-pupil spending
12,136
Students enrolled
46th
Pct. in PA
$78,140

Central Dauphin SD (Pennsylvania) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $78,140, materially below the Pennsylvania average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 12,136 students.

  • 46th percentile for Pennsylvania
  • 58th percentile nationally
  • 29% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +3.6% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$78,140

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,517

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

12,136 students

Salary vs State Average 92.4%

7.6% below Pennsylvania average

Nationally, Central Dauphin SD's estimated average out-pays 58% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the upper half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Central Dauphin SD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$78,140 Top 42% higher than 58% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). Above this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). Above this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). Above this entry. $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. Central Dauphin 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 the Numbers Say About Central Dauphin SD

Central Dauphin SD is a mid-sized school district in Pennsylvania, serving 12,136 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $18,517. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $78,140, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4205400 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Pennsylvania statewide average of $84,555, teacher pay in Central Dauphin SD runs materially below the state benchmark, a 7.6% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (8.9% differential). Among enrolling districts in Pennsylvania, it pays more than 46% of them.

On the budget side, Central Dauphin SD reports $224.7M in total expenditure against $240.4M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 29% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $48.8M, special-education teacher pay is $14.0M.

How does Central Dauphin SD compare?

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

Central Dauphin SD $78,140
Philadelphia City SD $74,829
Pennsylvania avg $84,555
National avg $85,759

Central Dauphin SD pays +4.4% more than Philadelphia City SD · per-pupil $18,517 vs $38,325

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

$240.4M
Total Revenue
$224.7M
Total Expenditure
$65.1M
Instruction Salaries
29% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$48.8M
Regular Program
$14.0M
Special Education
$2.3M
Other Programs

Other Pennsylvania Districts

Pocono Mountain SD
$90,570
8,098 students
East Penn SD
$98,686
7,986 students
Easton Area SD
$92,048
7,984 students
Spring-Ford Area SD
$90,314
7,820 students
Norristown Area SD
$97,257
7,771 students
West Shore SD
$84,058
7,505 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Central Dauphin SD?

Central Dauphin SD's average teacher salary is $78,140, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Central Dauphin SD teacher pay compare to the Pennsylvania average?

Central Dauphin SD pays 7.6% less than the Pennsylvania state average of $84,555. The district's average is $78,140.

How does Central Dauphin SD teacher pay compare to the national average?

Central Dauphin SD pays 8.9% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $78,140.

What is the per-pupil spending in Central Dauphin SD?

Central Dauphin SD spends approximately $18,517 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Central Dauphin SD?

Central Dauphin SD has 12,136 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Central Dauphin SD's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 29% of Central Dauphin SD's total expenditure of $224.7M (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. Central Dauphin 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.