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School district · New Jersey · LEAID 3411340

Newark Public School District

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Newark Public School District pays an estimated average teacher salary of $95,301, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$95,301
Est. avg teacher salary
$40,780
Per-pupil spending
36,949
Students enrolled
81st
Pct. in NJ
$95,301

Newark Public School District (New Jersey) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $95,301, 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 36,949 students.

  • 81st percentile for New Jersey
  • 79th percentile nationally
  • 18% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +5.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$95,301

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$40,780

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

36,949 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

5.6% above New Jersey average

Nationally, Newark Public School District's estimated average out-pays 79% 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.)

Newark Public School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$95,301 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. This district $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 Newark Public School District

  • Its per-pupil spending of $40,780 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Newark Public School District

Newark Public School District is a mid-sized school district in New Jersey, serving 36,949 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $40,780. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $95,301, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3411340 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 Newark Public School District runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 5.6% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (11.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in New Jersey, it pays more than 81% of them.

Budget figures show Newark Public School District reporting $1506.8M in total expenditure against $1494.9M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 18% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $163.3M, special-education teacher pay is $43.0M.

How does Newark Public School District compare?

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

Newark Public School District $95,301
Elizabeth Public Schools $99,159
New Jersey avg $90,256
National avg $85,759

Newark Public School District pays -3.9% less than Elizabeth Public Schools · per-pupil $40,780 vs $27,821

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 Newark Public School District, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Newark Public School District, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$1494.9M
Total Revenue
$1506.8M
Total Expenditure
$266.4M
Instruction Salaries
18% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$163.3M
Regular Program
$43.0M
Special Education
$28.4M
Other Programs

Other New Jersey Districts

Bloomfield Township School District
$84,357
6,122 students
Montclair Public School District
$95,707
6,053 students
Sayreville School District
$80,792
6,040 students
Elizabeth Public Schools
$99,159
27,128 students
Jersey City Public Schools
$109,750
25,198 students
Paterson Public School District
$87,260
22,177 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Newark Public School District?

The average teacher salary in Newark Public School District is $95,301 (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 Newark Public School District teacher pay compare to the New Jersey average?

Newark Public School District pays 5.6% more than the New Jersey state average of $90,256. The district's average is $95,301.

How does Newark Public School District teacher pay compare to the national average?

Newark Public School District pays 11.1% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $95,301.

What is the per-pupil spending in Newark Public School District?

NCES FY2022 data puts Newark Public School District's per-student spending at approximately $40,780 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Newark Public School District?

Newark Public School District has 36,949 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Newark Public School District's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 18% of Newark Public School District's total expenditure of $1506.8M (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. Newark Public School District'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.