School district · Alabama · LEAID 0102220

Madison County

Estimated average teacher salary of $60,517, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Madison County — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$60,517
Est. avg teacher salary
$11,512
Per-pupil spending
19,873
Students enrolled
32th
Pct. in AL

Avg Teacher Salary

$60,517

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,512

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

19,873 students

Salary vs State Average 97.9%

2.1% below Alabama average

What the Numbers Say About Madison County

Madison County is a mid-sized school district in Alabama, serving 19,873 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $11,512. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $60,517, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0102220 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Alabama statewide average of $61,835, teacher pay in Madison County runs slightly below the state benchmark — a 2.1% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (26.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Alabama, it pays more than 32% 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, Madison County reports $228.8M in total expenditure against $256.4M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 35% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $56.2M, special-education teacher pay is $8.6M. 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 Madison County compare?

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

Madison County $60,517
Mobile County $58,619
Alabama avg $61,835
National avg $82,292

Madison County pays +3.2% more than Mobile County · per-pupil $11,512 vs $13,185

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$256.4M
Total Revenue
$228.8M
Total Expenditure
$80.2M
Instruction Salaries
35% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$56.2M
Regular Program
$8.6M
Special Education
$2.7M
Vocational
$4.0M
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 Madison County?

The estimated average teacher salary in Madison County is $60,517 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.

How does Madison County teacher pay compare to the Alabama average?

Madison County pays 2.1% less than the Alabama state average of $61,835. The district's estimated average is $60,517.

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

Madison County pays 26.5% below the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $60,517.

What is the per-pupil spending in Madison County?

Madison County spends approximately $11,512 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Madison County?

Madison County has 19,873 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 35% of Madison County's total expenditure of $228.8M (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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