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Chicago Heights SD 170

Chicago Heights SD 170's estimated average teacher salary is $91,005; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$91,005
Est. avg teacher salary
$27,480
Per-pupil spending
2,690
Students enrolled
84th
Pct. in IL
$91,005

Chicago Heights SD 170 (Illinois) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $91,005, meaningfully above the Illinois average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,690 students.

  • 84th percentile for Illinois
  • 75th percentile nationally
  • 26% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +34.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$91,005

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$27,480

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,690 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

5.5% above Illinois average

Nationally, Chicago Heights SD 170's estimated average out-pays 75% 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.)

Chicago Heights SD 170's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$91,005 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Chicago Heights SD 170 $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 Chicago Heights SD 170

  • Its per-pupil spending of $27,480 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Chicago Heights SD 170

Chicago Heights SD 170 is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Illinois, serving 2,690 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $27,480. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $91,005, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1709960 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Illinois statewide average of $86,298, teacher pay in Chicago Heights SD 170 runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 5.5% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (6.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 84% of them.

Chicago Heights SD 170's budget totals $73.9M in expenditure against $74.4M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 26% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does Chicago Heights SD 170 compare?

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

Chicago Heights SD 170 $91,005
City of Chicago SD 299 $90,844
Illinois avg $86,298
National avg $85,759

Chicago Heights SD 170 pays +0.2% more than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $27,480 vs $25,647

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 Chicago Heights SD 170, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

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Revenue & Expenditure

$74.4M
Total Revenue
$73.9M
Total Expenditure
$19.2M
Instruction Salaries
26% of total spending

Other Illinois Districts

Mt Zion CUSD 3
$67,309
2,393 students
Plano CUSD 88
$84,075
2,369 students
Cary CCSD 26
$63,483
2,369 students
Herrin CUSD 4
$65,547
2,361 students
Dolton SD 149
$112,861
2,333 students
CCSD 146
$84,945
2,332 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Chicago Heights SD 170?

Chicago Heights SD 170's average teacher salary is $91,005, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Chicago Heights SD 170 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

Chicago Heights SD 170 pays 5.5% more than the Illinois state average of $86,298. The district's average is $91,005.

How does Chicago Heights SD 170 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Chicago Heights SD 170 pays 6.1% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $91,005.

What is the per-pupil spending in Chicago Heights SD 170?

Chicago Heights SD 170 spends approximately $27,480 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Chicago Heights SD 170?

Chicago Heights SD 170 has 2,690 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Chicago Heights SD 170's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 26% of Chicago Heights SD 170's total expenditure of $73.9M (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. Chicago Heights SD 170'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.