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School district · Alabama · LEAID 0101470

Fayette County

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $74,950 for Fayette County - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$74,950
Est. avg teacher salary
$13,221
Per-pupil spending
2,157
Students enrolled
39th
Pct. in AL
$74,950

Fayette County (Alabama) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $74,950, slightly below the Alabama average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,157 students.

  • 39th percentile for Alabama
  • 52nd percentile nationally
  • 32% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +18.5% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$74,950

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,221

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,157 students

Salary vs State Average 95.6%

4.4% below Alabama average

Nationally, Fayette County's estimated average out-pays 52% 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.)

Fayette County's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$74,950 Top 48% higher than 52% 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. Fayette County $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 Fayette County

Fayette County is a small school district in Alabama, serving 2,157 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $13,221. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $74,950, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0101470 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Alabama statewide average of $78,398, teacher pay in Fayette County runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 4.4% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (12.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Alabama, it pays more than 39% of them.

Budget figures show Fayette County reporting $28.5M in total expenditure against $29.7M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 32% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $6.4M, special-education teacher pay is $0.9M.

How does Fayette County compare?

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

Fayette County $74,950
Mobile County $78,822
Alabama avg $78,398
National avg $85,759

Fayette County pays -4.9% less than Mobile County · per-pupil $13,221 vs $13,185

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 Fayette County, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$29.7M
Total Revenue
$28.5M
Total Expenditure
$9.0M
Instruction Salaries
32% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$6.4M
Regular Program
$0.9M
Special Education
$0.5M
Vocational
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other Alabama Districts

Macon County
$67,146
1,845 students
Selma City
$88,573
2,479 students
Henry County
$75,030
2,488 students
Clay County
$73,776
1,826 students
Scottsboro City
$71,409
2,501 students
Cleburne County
$70,039
2,517 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Fayette County?

Fayette County's average teacher salary is $74,950, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Fayette County teacher pay compare to the Alabama average?

Fayette County pays 4.4% less than the Alabama state average of $78,398. The district's average is $74,950.

How does Fayette County teacher pay compare to the national average?

Fayette County pays 12.6% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $74,950.

What is the per-pupil spending in Fayette County?

Fayette County spends approximately $13,221 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Fayette County?

Fayette County has 2,157 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 32% of Fayette County's total expenditure of $28.5M (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. Fayette County'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.