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School district · New Jersey · LEAID 3407830

Jersey City Public Schools

Estimated average teacher salary of $109,750, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Jersey City Public Schools - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$109,750
Est. avg teacher salary
$35,033
Per-pupil spending
25,198
Students enrolled
96th
Pct. in NJ
$109,750

Jersey City Public Schools (New Jersey) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $109,750, meaningfully above the New Jersey average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 25,198 students.

  • 96th percentile for New Jersey
  • 89th percentile nationally
  • 26% of spending reaches instructional salaries

Avg Teacher Salary

$109,750

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$35,033

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

25,198 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

21.6% above New Jersey average

Nationally, Jersey City Public Schools's estimated average out-pays 89% 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.)

Jersey City Public Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$109,750 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Jersey City Public Schools $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 Jersey City Public Schools

  • Its per-pupil spending of $35,033 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Jersey City Public Schools

Jersey City Public Schools is a mid-sized school district in New Jersey, serving 25,198 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $35,033. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $109,750, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3407830 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the New Jersey statewide average of $90,256, teacher pay in Jersey City Public Schools runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 21.6% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (28.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in New Jersey, it pays more than 96% of them.

Jersey City Public Schools's budget totals $882.8M in expenditure against $1025.2M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 26% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $143.0M, special-education teacher pay is $47.3M.

How does Jersey City Public Schools compare?

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

Jersey City Public Schools $109,750
Newark Public School District $95,301
New Jersey avg $90,256
National avg $85,759

Jersey City Public Schools pays +15.2% more than Newark Public School District · per-pupil $35,033 vs $40,780

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable New Jersey 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 Jersey City Public Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

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Revenue & Expenditure

$1025.2M
Total Revenue
$882.8M
Total Expenditure
$231.7M
Instruction Salaries
26% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$143.0M
Regular Program
$47.3M
Special Education
$11.3M
Other Programs

Other New Jersey Districts

Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District
$90,655
8,102 students
East Brunswick Township School District
$91,304
8,063 students
South Brunswick School District
$82,757
8,009 students
Old Bridge Township School District
$92,247
7,970 students
Wayne Township Public School District
$103,550
7,500 students
Jackson Township School District
$89,297
7,477 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Jersey City Public Schools?

Jersey City Public Schools's average teacher salary is $109,750, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Jersey City Public Schools teacher pay compare to the New Jersey average?

Jersey City Public Schools pays 21.6% more than the New Jersey state average of $90,256. The district's average is $109,750.

How does Jersey City Public Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Jersey City Public Schools pays 28.0% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $109,750.

What is the per-pupil spending in Jersey City Public Schools?

NCES FY2022 data puts Jersey City Public Schools's per-student spending at approximately $35,033 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Jersey City Public Schools?

Jersey City Public Schools has 25,198 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Jersey City Public Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 26% of Jersey City Public Schools's total expenditure of $882.8M (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. Jersey City Public Schools'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.