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School district · California · LEAID 0607970

Central Unified

Central Unified's estimated average teacher salary is $117,013; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$117,013
Est. avg teacher salary
$16,944
Per-pupil spending
15,723
Students enrolled
50th
Pct. in CA
$117,013

Central Unified (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $117,013, materially below the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 15,723 students.

  • 50th percentile for California
  • 92nd percentile nationally
  • 28% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +17.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$117,013

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,944

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

15,723 students

Salary vs State Average 94.4%

5.6% below California average

Nationally, Central Unified's estimated average out-pays 92% 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.)

Central Unified's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$117,013 Top 8% higher than 92% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Unified $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 Central Unified

  • It ranks in the top 10% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 92% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.

What the Numbers Say About Central Unified

Central Unified is a mid-sized school district in California, serving 15,723 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $16,944. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $117,013, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0607970 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in Central Unified runs materially below the state benchmark, a 5.6% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (36.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 50% of them.

Budget figures show Central Unified reporting $266.4M in total expenditure against $293.9M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 28% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $55.3M, special-education teacher pay is $7.0M.

How does Central Unified compare?

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

Central Unified $117,013
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

Central Unified pays -4.3% less than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $16,944 vs $25,983

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable California districts

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 Central Unified, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Central Unified, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$293.9M
Total Revenue
$266.4M
Total Expenditure
$75.5M
Instruction Salaries
28% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$55.3M
Regular Program
$7.0M
Special Education
$2.0M
Vocational
$2.0M
Other Programs

Other California Districts

Salinas Union High
$115,499
16,522 students
Hacienda la Puente Unified
$123,755
16,545 students
Santa Maria-Bonita
$119,531
16,569 students
Anaheim Elementary
$143,709
14,869 students
Coachella Valley Unified
$144,869
16,625 students
Cajon Valley Union
$146,041
14,770 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Central Unified?

Central Unified's average teacher salary is $117,013, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Central Unified teacher pay compare to the California average?

Central Unified pays 5.6% less than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $117,013.

How does Central Unified teacher pay compare to the national average?

Central Unified pays 36.4% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $117,013.

What is the per-pupil spending in Central Unified?

Per-pupil spending in Central Unified runs approximately $16,944 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Central Unified?

Central Unified has 15,723 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 28% of Central Unified's total expenditure of $266.4M (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. Central Unified'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.