School district · Maine · LEAID 2306160

Great Salt Bay CSD

Estimated average teacher salary of $106,378, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Great Salt Bay CSD — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$106,378
Est. avg teacher salary
$17,651
Per-pupil spending
392
Students enrolled
59th
Pct. in ME

Avg Teacher Salary

$106,378

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,651

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

392 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

3.0% above Maine average

What the Numbers Say About Great Salt Bay CSD

Great Salt Bay CSD is a small school district in Maine, serving 392 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $17,651. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $106,378, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2306160 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Maine statewide average of $103,262, teacher pay in Great Salt Bay CSD runs roughly in line with the state benchmark — a 3.0% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (29.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in Maine, it pays more than 59% 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, Great Salt Bay CSD reports $6.9M in total expenditure against $6.6M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 40% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $2.0M, special-education teacher pay is $0.3M. 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.

How does Great Salt Bay CSD compare?

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

Great Salt Bay CSD $106,378
Portland Public Schools $123,085
Maine avg $103,262
National avg $82,292

Great Salt Bay CSD pays -13.6% less than Portland Public Schools · per-pupil $17,651 vs $21,987

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$6.6M
Total Revenue
$6.9M
Total Expenditure
$2.8M
Instruction Salaries
40% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$2.0M
Regular Program
$0.3M
Special Education
$0.1M
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 Great Salt Bay CSD?

The estimated average teacher salary in Great Salt Bay CSD is $106,378 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.

How does Great Salt Bay CSD teacher pay compare to the Maine average?

Great Salt Bay CSD pays 3.0% more than the Maine state average of $103,262. The district's estimated average is $106,378.

How does Great Salt Bay CSD teacher pay compare to the national average?

Great Salt Bay CSD pays 29.3% above the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $106,378.

What is the per-pupil spending in Great Salt Bay CSD?

Great Salt Bay CSD spends approximately $17,651 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Great Salt Bay CSD?

Great Salt Bay CSD has 392 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Great Salt Bay CSD's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 40% of Great Salt Bay CSD's total expenditure of $6.9M (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.

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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