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School district · Illinois · LEAID 1717160

Gower SD 62

Gower SD 62's estimated average teacher salary is $95,831; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$95,831
Est. avg teacher salary
$25,478
Per-pupil spending
922
Students enrolled
89th
Pct. in IL
$95,831

Gower SD 62 (Illinois) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $95,831, meaningfully above the Illinois average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 922 students.

  • 89th percentile for Illinois
  • 80th percentile nationally
  • 29% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +5.8% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$95,831

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$25,478

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

922 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

11.0% above Illinois average

Nationally, Gower SD 62's estimated average out-pays 80% 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.)

Gower SD 62's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$95,831 Top 20% higher than 80% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Gower SD 62 $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 stands out about Gower SD 62

  • Its per-pupil spending of $25,478 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Gower SD 62

Gower SD 62 is a small school district in Illinois, serving 922 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $25,478. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $95,831, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1717160 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Illinois statewide average of $86,298, teacher pay in Gower SD 62 runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 11.0% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (11.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 89% of them.

Budget figures show Gower SD 62 reporting $23.5M in total expenditure against $23.0M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 29% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does Gower SD 62 compare?

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

Gower SD 62 $95,831
City of Chicago SD 299 $90,844
Illinois avg $86,298
National avg $85,759

Gower SD 62 pays +5.5% more than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $25,478 vs $25,647

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

$23.0M
Total Revenue
$23.5M
Total Expenditure
$6.8M
Instruction Salaries
29% of total spending

Other Illinois Districts

West Northfield SD 31
$91,008
905 students
River Bend CUSD 2
$56,945
939 students
Salem SD 111
$67,922
940 students
Peru ESD 124
$58,419
940 students
Schuyler-Industry CUSD 5
$52,007
943 students
Red Hill CUSD 10
$54,909
946 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Gower SD 62?

Gower SD 62's average teacher salary is $95,831, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Gower SD 62 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

Gower SD 62 pays 11.0% more than the Illinois state average of $86,298. The district's average is $95,831.

How does Gower SD 62 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Gower SD 62 pays 11.7% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $95,831.

What is the per-pupil spending in Gower SD 62?

Gower SD 62 spends approximately $25,478 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Gower SD 62?

Gower SD 62 has 922 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Gower SD 62's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 29% of Gower SD 62's total expenditure of $23.5M (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. Gower SD 62'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.