PlainTeacher

School district · Arizona · LEAID 0403400

Gilbert Unified District (4239)

Estimated average teacher salary of $71,253, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Gilbert Unified District (4239) - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$71,253
Est. avg teacher salary
$10,931
Per-pupil spending
33,180
Students enrolled
62nd
Pct. in AZ
$71,253

Gilbert Unified District (4239) (Arizona) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $71,253, roughly in line with the Arizona average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 33,180 students.

  • 62nd percentile for Arizona
  • 43rd percentile nationally
  • 35% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +10.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$71,253

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,931

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

33,180 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

4.4% above Arizona average

Nationally, Gilbert Unified District (4239)'s estimated average out-pays 43% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the lower half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Gilbert Unified District (4239)'s estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$71,253 Top 57% higher than 43% 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. This 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 the Numbers Say About Gilbert Unified District (4239)

Gilbert Unified District (4239) is a mid-sized school district in Arizona, serving 33,180 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $10,931. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $71,253, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0403400 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Arizona statewide average of $68,265, teacher pay in Gilbert Unified District (4239) runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 4.4% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (16.9% differential). Among enrolling districts in Arizona, it pays more than 62% of them.

On the budget side, Gilbert Unified District (4239) reports $362.7M in total expenditure against $399.8M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 35% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $90.6M, special-education teacher pay is $18.0M.

How does Gilbert Unified District (4239) compare?

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

Gilbert Unified District (4239) $71,253
Mesa Unified District (4235) $69,641
Arizona avg $68,265
National avg $85,759

Gilbert Unified District (4239) pays +2.3% more than Mesa Unified District (4235) · per-pupil $10,931 vs $13,766

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Arizona districts

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 Gilbert Unified District (4239), with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Gilbert Unified District (4239), with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$399.8M
Total Revenue
$362.7M
Total Expenditure
$128.7M
Instruction Salaries
35% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$90.6M
Regular Program
$18.0M
Special Education
$3.7M
Vocational
$2.6M
Other Programs

Other Arizona Districts

Roosevelt Elementary District (4279)
$31,497
7,236 students
Kingman Unified School District (79598)
$69,580
6,876 students
Casa Grande Elementary District (4446)
$68,357
6,313 students
Sahuarita Unified District (4411)
$59,253
6,219 students
Crane Elementary District (4501)
$64,890
5,841 students
Avondale Elementary District (4272)
$68,110
5,747 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Gilbert Unified District (4239)?

The average teacher salary in Gilbert Unified District (4239) is $71,253 (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 Gilbert Unified District (4239) teacher pay compare to the Arizona average?

Gilbert Unified District (4239) pays 4.4% more than the Arizona state average of $68,265. The district's average is $71,253.

How does Gilbert Unified District (4239) teacher pay compare to the national average?

Gilbert Unified District (4239) pays 16.9% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $71,253.

What is the per-pupil spending in Gilbert Unified District (4239)?

Gilbert Unified District (4239) spends approximately $10,931 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Gilbert Unified District (4239)?

Gilbert Unified District (4239) has 33,180 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Gilbert Unified District (4239)'s budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 35% of Gilbert Unified District (4239)'s total expenditure of $362.7M (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.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainTeacher Editorial

Embed this widget

Copy this snippet to embed a live-linked card on your own site.

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. Gilbert Unified District (4239)'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.