Avg Teacher Salary
$139,535
Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE
School district · California · LEAID 0620130
La Canada Unified
From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): La Canada Unified pays an estimated average teacher salary of $139,535, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.
- $139,535
- Est. avg teacher salary
- $21,376
- Per-pupil spending
- 3,919
- Students enrolled
- 89th
- Pct. in CA
$139,535
La Canada Unified (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $139,535, meaningfully above the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 3,919 students.
- 89th percentile for California
- 98th percentile nationally
- 28% of spending reaches instructional salaries
- +20.4% since FY2019
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,376
Total expenditure / enrollment
Student Enrollment
3,919 students
Salary vs State Average 100.0%
12.6% above California average
Nationally, La Canada Unified's estimated average out-pays 98% 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.)
La Canada Unified's estimated salary vs. every US district
NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only
$139,535 Top 2% higher than 98% of 11,460 US districts
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Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022
What stands out about La Canada Unified
- It ranks in the top 5% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 98% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.
What the Numbers Say About La Canada Unified
La Canada Unified is a small-to-mid-sized school district in California, serving 3,919 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $21,376. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $139,535, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0620130 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.
Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in La Canada Unified runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 12.6% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (62.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 89% of them.
La Canada Unified reports $83.8M in total expenditure on the budget side against $62.6M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 28% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $16.9M, special-education teacher pay is $1.8M.
How does La Canada Unified compare?
Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the California average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.
La Canada Unified pays +14.2% more than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $21,376 vs $25,983
Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.
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Revenue & Expenditure
$62.6M
Total Revenue
$83.8M
Total Expenditure
$23.2M
Instruction Salaries
28% of total spending
Instructional Salary by Program
$16.9M
Regular Program
$1.8M
Special Education
$0.2M
Vocational
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average teacher salary in La Canada Unified?
The average teacher salary in La Canada Unified is $139,535 (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 La Canada Unified teacher pay compare to the California average?
La Canada Unified pays 12.6% more than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $139,535.
How does La Canada Unified teacher pay compare to the national average?
La Canada Unified pays 62.7% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $139,535.
What is the per-pupil spending in La Canada Unified?
La Canada Unified spends approximately $21,376 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.
How many students are enrolled in La Canada Unified?
La Canada Unified has 3,919 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.
What percentage of La Canada Unified's budget goes to teacher salaries?
Instructional salaries account for 28% of La Canada Unified's total expenditure of $83.8M (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.
Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainTeacher Editorial
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. La Canada Unified'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.
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