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Chatham County Schools

Chatham County Schools's estimated average teacher salary is $78,777; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$78,777
Est. avg teacher salary
$15,369
Per-pupil spending
9,009
Students enrolled
82nd
Pct. in NC
$78,777

Chatham County Schools (North Carolina) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $78,777, roughly in line with the North Carolina average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 9,009 students.

  • 82nd percentile for North Carolina
  • 59th percentile nationally
  • 37% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +22.2% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$78,777

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,369

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

9,009 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

3.4% above North Carolina average

Nationally, Chatham County Schools's estimated average out-pays 59% 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.)

Chatham County Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$78,777 Top 41% higher than 59% 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. Chatham County 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 Chatham County Schools

Chatham County Schools is a small-to-mid-sized school district in North Carolina, serving 9,009 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,369. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $78,777, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3700750 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the North Carolina statewide average of $76,187, teacher pay in Chatham County Schools runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 3.4% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (8.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in North Carolina, it pays more than 82% of them.

On the budget side, Chatham County Schools reports $138.5M in total expenditure against $141.7M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 37% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $18.1M, special-education teacher pay is $3.1M.

How does Chatham County Schools compare?

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

Chatham County Schools $78,777
Wake County Schools $82,309
North Carolina avg $76,187
National avg $85,759

Chatham County Schools pays -4.3% less than Wake County Schools · per-pupil $15,369 vs $14,074

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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Salary-nearest districts to Chatham County Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$141.7M
Total Revenue
$138.5M
Total Expenditure
$51.4M
Instruction Salaries
37% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$18.1M
Regular Program
$3.1M
Special Education
$2.1M
Vocational
$8.5M
Other Programs

Other North Carolina Districts

Asheville City Schools
$81,988
4,218 students
Bladen County Schools
$77,679
3,981 students
Hickory City Schools
$70,476
3,869 students
Hoke County Schools
$68,646
8,874 students
Lee County Schools
$76,542
9,241 students
Wilkes County Schools
$73,410
8,643 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Chatham County Schools?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Chatham County Schools's average teacher salary at $78,777, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Chatham County Schools teacher pay compare to the North Carolina average?

Chatham County Schools pays 3.4% more than the North Carolina state average of $76,187. The district's average is $78,777.

How does Chatham County Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Chatham County Schools pays 8.1% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $78,777.

What is the per-pupil spending in Chatham County Schools?

Chatham County Schools spends approximately $15,369 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Chatham County Schools?

Chatham County Schools has 9,009 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Chatham County Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 37% of Chatham County Schools's total expenditure of $138.5M (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. Chatham County 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.