Avg Teacher Salary
$162,479
Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE
School district · District of Columbia · LEAID 1100030
District of Columbia Public Schools
Estimated average teacher salary of $162,479, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for District of Columbia Public Schools — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).
- $162,479
- Est. avg teacher salary
- $36,134
- Per-pupil spending
- 48,635
- Students enrolled
- 0th
- Pct. in DC
Per-Pupil Spending
$36,134
Total expenditure / enrollment
Student Enrollment
48,635 students
Salary vs State Average 100.0%
0.0% below District of Columbia average
What the Numbers Say About District of Columbia Public Schools
District of Columbia Public Schools is a mid-sized school district in District of Columbia, serving 48,635 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $36,134. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $162,479, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1100030 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.
Relative to the District of Columbia statewide average of $162,479, teacher pay in District of Columbia Public Schools runs slightly below the state benchmark — a 0.0% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (97.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in District of Columbia, it pays more than 0% of them. Licensing reciprocity, collective bargaining strength, and state aid formulas all contribute to where a district lands in these tiers.
On the budget side, District of Columbia Public Schools reports $1757.4M in total expenditure against $1597.4M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 30% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $332.1M, special-education teacher pay is $81.2M. These figures are district-level aggregates from F-33, not individual contracts — step-and-column schedules, stipends, and collectively-bargained differentials sit underneath these totals.
Revenue & Expenditure
$1597.4M
Total Revenue
$1757.4M
Total Expenditure
$526.8M
Instruction Salaries
30% of total spending
Instructional Salary by Program
$332.1M
Regular Program
$81.2M
Special Education
$9.1M
Vocational
$3.3M
Other Programs
About This Data
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022.
Methodology: Average salary figures are estimates derived from total instructional salary expenditure (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates — not individual salary records.
Coverage: Data covers public school districts in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Private schools are not included.
Limitations: Instructional salary data includes classroom teachers and some instructional aides depending on district reporting practices. Salary figures may differ from collectively-bargained salary schedules.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average teacher salary in District of Columbia Public Schools?
The estimated average teacher salary in District of Columbia Public Schools is $162,479 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.
How does District of Columbia Public Schools teacher pay compare to the District of Columbia average?
District of Columbia Public Schools pays 0.0% less than the District of Columbia state average of $162,479. The district's estimated average is $162,479.
How does District of Columbia Public Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?
District of Columbia Public Schools pays 97.4% above the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $162,479.
What is the per-pupil spending in District of Columbia Public Schools?
District of Columbia Public Schools spends approximately $36,134 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.
How many students are enrolled in District of Columbia Public Schools?
District of Columbia Public Schools has 48,635 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.
What percentage of District of Columbia Public Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?
Instructional salaries account for 30% of District of Columbia Public Schools's total expenditure of $1757.4M (NCES FY2022).
Where does this teacher salary data come from?
This data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022. Salary figures are estimates derived from instructional expenditure data (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.
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