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Federal Way School District

Federal Way School District's estimated average teacher salary is $120,226; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$120,226
Est. avg teacher salary
$21,913
Per-pupil spending
21,136
Students enrolled
83rd
Pct. in WA
$120,226

Federal Way School District (Washington) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $120,226, roughly in line with the Washington average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 21,136 students.

  • 83rd percentile for Washington
  • 94th percentile nationally
  • 28% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +16.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$120,226

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,913

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

21,136 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

2.4% above Washington average

Nationally, Federal Way School District's estimated average out-pays 94% 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.)

Federal Way School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$120,226 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). Below this entry. $110,000–$120,000: 486 US districts (4%). Below this entry. $120,000–$130,000: 301 US districts (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Federal Way School District $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 stands out about Federal Way School District

  • It ranks in the top 10% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 94% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.

What the Numbers Say About Federal Way School District

Federal Way School District is a mid-sized school district in Washington, serving 21,136 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $21,913. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $120,226, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 5302820 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Washington statewide average of $117,433, teacher pay in Federal Way School District runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 2.4% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (40.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in Washington, it pays more than 83% of them.

Budget figures show Federal Way School District reporting $463.1M in total expenditure against $463.0M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 28% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $73.3M, special-education teacher pay is $13.3M.

How does Federal Way School District compare?

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

Federal Way School District $120,226
Seattle School District No. 1 $133,407
Washington avg $117,433
National avg $85,759

Federal Way School District pays -9.9% less than Seattle School District No. 1 · per-pupil $21,913 vs $25,927

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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Revenue & Expenditure

$463.0M
Total Revenue
$463.1M
Total Expenditure
$129.0M
Instruction Salaries
28% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$73.3M
Regular Program
$13.3M
Special Education
$5.7M
Vocational
$10.7M
Other Programs

Other Washington Districts

Camas School District
$111,019
7,225 students
Snoqualmie Valley School District
$116,333
7,181 students
Omak School District
$84,597
6,690 students
Mount Vernon School District
$131,700
6,661 students
Sunnyside School District
$112,079
6,500 students
Tumwater School District
$113,517
6,425 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Federal Way School District?

The average teacher salary in Federal Way School District is $120,226 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's REPORTED teacher headcount (NCES CCD Staff Universe Survey).

How does Federal Way School District teacher pay compare to the Washington average?

Federal Way School District pays 2.4% more than the Washington state average of $117,433. The district's average is $120,226.

How does Federal Way School District teacher pay compare to the national average?

Federal Way School District pays 40.2% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $120,226.

What is the per-pupil spending in Federal Way School District?

Per-pupil spending in Federal Way School District runs approximately $21,913 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Federal Way School District?

Federal Way School District has 21,136 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Federal Way School District's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 28% of Federal Way School District's total expenditure of $463.1M (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. Federal Way School District'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.