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School district · Illinois · LEAID 1724600

Marion CUSD 2

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Marion CUSD 2 pays an estimated average teacher salary of $68,370, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$68,370
Est. avg teacher salary
$15,450
Per-pupil spending
3,728
Students enrolled
48th
Pct. in IL
$68,370

Marion CUSD 2 (Illinois) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $68,370, materially below the Illinois average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 3,728 students.

  • 48th percentile for Illinois
  • 36th percentile nationally
  • 27% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +23.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$68,370

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,450

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,728 students

Salary vs State Average 79.2%

20.8% below Illinois average

Nationally, Marion CUSD 2's estimated average out-pays 36% 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.)

Marion CUSD 2's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$68,370 Top 64% higher than 36% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). Above this entry. $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. Marion CUSD 2 $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 Marion CUSD 2

Marion CUSD 2 is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Illinois, serving 3,728 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,450. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $68,370, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1724600 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Illinois statewide average of $86,298, teacher pay in Marion CUSD 2 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 20.8% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (20.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 48% of them.

Marion CUSD 2 reports $57.6M in total expenditure on the budget side against $63.7M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 27% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does Marion CUSD 2 compare?

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

Marion CUSD 2 $68,370
City of Chicago SD 299 $90,844
Illinois avg $86,298
National avg $85,759

Marion CUSD 2 pays -24.7% less than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $15,450 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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Salary-nearest districts to Marion CUSD 2, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Spending-nearest districts to Marion CUSD 2, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$63.7M
Total Revenue
$57.6M
Total Expenditure
$15.7M
Instruction Salaries
27% of total spending

Other Illinois Districts

Triad CUSD 2
$72,920
3,991 students
North Chicago SD 187
$69,043
3,434 students
Belleville SD 118
$92,869
3,429 students
North Palos SD 117
$87,580
3,400 students
Wilmette SD 39
$107,283
3,394 students
McHenry CCSD 15
$94,358
4,069 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Marion CUSD 2?

The average teacher salary in Marion CUSD 2 is $68,370 (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 Marion CUSD 2 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

Marion CUSD 2 pays 20.8% less than the Illinois state average of $86,298. The district's average is $68,370.

How does Marion CUSD 2 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Marion CUSD 2 pays 20.3% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $68,370.

What is the per-pupil spending in Marion CUSD 2?

Marion CUSD 2 spends approximately $15,450 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Marion CUSD 2?

Marion CUSD 2 has 3,728 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Marion CUSD 2's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 27% of Marion CUSD 2's total expenditure of $57.6M (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. Marion CUSD 2'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.