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School district · Illinois · LEAID 1718270

Harrisburg CUSD 3

Estimated average teacher salary of $79,856, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Harrisburg CUSD 3 - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$79,856
Est. avg teacher salary
$20,358
Per-pupil spending
1,791
Students enrolled
70th
Pct. in IL
$79,856

Harrisburg CUSD 3 (Illinois) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $79,856, materially below the Illinois average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,791 students.

  • 70th percentile for Illinois
  • 61st percentile nationally
  • 31% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +38.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$79,856

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,358

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,791 students

Salary vs State Average 92.5%

7.5% below Illinois average

Nationally, Harrisburg CUSD 3's estimated average out-pays 61% 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.)

Harrisburg CUSD 3's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$79,856 Top 39% higher than 61% 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. Harrisburg CUSD 3 $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 Harrisburg CUSD 3

Harrisburg CUSD 3 is a small school district in Illinois, serving 1,791 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $20,358. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $79,856, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1718270 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Illinois statewide average of $86,298, teacher pay in Harrisburg CUSD 3 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 7.5% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (6.9% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 70% of them.

Harrisburg CUSD 3 reports $36.5M in total expenditure on the budget side against $32.8M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 31% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does Harrisburg CUSD 3 compare?

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

Harrisburg CUSD 3 $79,856
City of Chicago SD 299 $90,844
Illinois avg $86,298
National avg $85,759

Harrisburg CUSD 3 pays -12.1% less than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $20,358 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

$32.8M
Total Revenue
$36.5M
Total Expenditure
$11.3M
Instruction Salaries
31% of total spending

Other Illinois Districts

Riverside SD 96
$83,183
1,691 students
Johnsburg CUSD 12
$76,646
1,690 students
ESD 159
$82,374
1,685 students
Queen Bee SD 16
$88,074
1,678 students
Manteno CUSD 5
$63,325
1,910 students
Skokie SD 68
$95,828
1,669 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Harrisburg CUSD 3?

Harrisburg CUSD 3's average teacher salary is $79,856, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Harrisburg CUSD 3 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

Harrisburg CUSD 3 pays 7.5% less than the Illinois state average of $86,298. The district's average is $79,856.

How does Harrisburg CUSD 3 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Harrisburg CUSD 3 pays 6.9% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $79,856.

What is the per-pupil spending in Harrisburg CUSD 3?

Harrisburg CUSD 3 spends approximately $20,358 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Harrisburg CUSD 3?

Harrisburg CUSD 3 has 1,791 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Harrisburg CUSD 3's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 31% of Harrisburg CUSD 3's total expenditure of $36.5M (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. Harrisburg CUSD 3'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.