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School district · Kentucky · LEAID 2103060

Johnson County

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Johnson County pays an estimated average teacher salary of $70,661, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$70,661
Est. avg teacher salary
$18,044
Per-pupil spending
2,928
Students enrolled
81st
Pct. in KY
$70,661

Johnson County (Kentucky) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $70,661, roughly in line with the Kentucky average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,928 students.

  • 81st percentile for Kentucky
  • 42nd percentile nationally
  • 33% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +29.4% since FY2020

Avg Teacher Salary

$70,661

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,044

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,928 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

0.3% above Kentucky average

Nationally, Johnson County's estimated average out-pays 42% 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.)

Johnson County's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$70,661 Top 58% higher than 42% 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. Johnson County $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 Johnson County

Johnson County is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Kentucky, serving 2,928 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $18,044. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $70,661, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2103060 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Kentucky statewide average of $70,418, teacher pay in Johnson County runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 0.3% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (17.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Kentucky, it pays more than 81% of them.

Johnson County reports $52.8M in total expenditure on the budget side against $61.7M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 33% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $10.2M, special-education teacher pay is $2.9M.

How does Johnson County compare?

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

Johnson County $70,661
Jefferson County $88,554
Kentucky avg $70,418
National avg $85,759

Johnson County pays -20.2% less than Jefferson County · per-pupil $18,044 vs $19,590

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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Salary-nearest districts to Johnson County, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Spending-nearest districts to Johnson County, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$61.7M
Total Revenue
$52.8M
Total Expenditure
$17.2M
Instruction Salaries
33% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$10.2M
Regular Program
$2.9M
Special Education
$0.8M
Vocational
$0.0M
Other Programs

Other Kentucky Districts

Paducah Independent
$65,970
3,081 students
Rockcastle County
$65,480
2,762 students
Taylor County
$76,486
2,758 students
Fort Thomas Independent
$75,974
3,114 students
McCreary County
$66,172
2,742 students
Letcher County
$67,495
2,736 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Johnson County?

The average teacher salary in Johnson County is $70,661 (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 Johnson County teacher pay compare to the Kentucky average?

Johnson County pays 0.3% more than the Kentucky state average of $70,418. The district's average is $70,661.

How does Johnson County teacher pay compare to the national average?

Johnson County pays 17.6% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $70,661.

What is the per-pupil spending in Johnson County?

Johnson County spends approximately $18,044 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Johnson County?

Johnson County has 2,928 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Johnson County's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 33% of Johnson County's total expenditure of $52.8M (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. Johnson County'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.