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School district · Ohio · LEAID 3904384

Dayton City

Estimated average teacher salary of $77,108, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Dayton City - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$77,108
Est. avg teacher salary
$23,170
Per-pupil spending
11,450
Students enrolled
21st
Pct. in OH
$77,108

Dayton City (Ohio) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $77,108, materially below the Ohio average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 11,450 students.

  • 21st percentile for Ohio
  • 56th percentile nationally
  • 26% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +33.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$77,108

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$23,170

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

11,450 students

Salary vs State Average 80.1%

19.9% below Ohio average

Nationally, Dayton City's estimated average out-pays 56% 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.)

Dayton City's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$77,108 Top 44% higher than 56% 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. Dayton City $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 Dayton City

Dayton City is a mid-sized school district in Ohio, serving 11,450 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $23,170. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $77,108, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3904384 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Ohio statewide average of $96,303, teacher pay in Dayton City runs materially below the state benchmark, a 19.9% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (10.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in Ohio, it pays more than 21% of them.

Budget figures show Dayton City reporting $265.3M in total expenditure against $301.5M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 26% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $41.4M, special-education teacher pay is $17.4M.

How does Dayton City compare?

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

Dayton City $77,108
Columbus City School District $98,145
Ohio avg $96,303
National avg $85,759

Dayton City pays -21.4% less than Columbus City School District · per-pupil $23,170 vs $22,434

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 Dayton City, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Dayton City, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$301.5M
Total Revenue
$265.3M
Total Expenditure
$70.0M
Instruction Salaries
26% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$41.4M
Regular Program
$17.4M
Special Education
$2.6M
Vocational

Other Ohio Districts

Gahanna-Jefferson City
$110,175
7,913 students
Kettering City School District
$101,843
7,718 students
Sylvania Schools
$98,966
7,665 students
Oak Hills Local
$116,659
7,569 students
Mentor Exempted Village
$112,421
7,429 students
Reynoldsburg City
$96,378
7,350 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Dayton City?

Dayton City's average teacher salary is $77,108, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Dayton City teacher pay compare to the Ohio average?

Dayton City pays 19.9% less than the Ohio state average of $96,303. The district's average is $77,108.

How does Dayton City teacher pay compare to the national average?

Dayton City pays 10.1% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $77,108.

What is the per-pupil spending in Dayton City?

Per-pupil spending in Dayton City runs approximately $23,170 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Dayton City?

Dayton City has 11,450 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Dayton City's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 26% of Dayton City's total expenditure of $265.3M (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. Dayton City'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.