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School district · California · LEAID 0627590

North Monterey County Unified

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $140,721 for North Monterey County Unified - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$140,721
Est. avg teacher salary
$19,806
Per-pupil spending
4,515
Students enrolled
90th
Pct. in CA
$140,721

North Monterey County Unified (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $140,721, meaningfully above the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 4,515 students.

  • 90th percentile for California
  • 98th percentile nationally
  • 33% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +38.6% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$140,721

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,806

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

4,515 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

13.5% above California average

Nationally, North Monterey County 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.)

North Monterey County Unified's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$140,721 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). Below this entry. $110,000–$120,000: 486 US districts (4%). Below this entry. $120,000–$130,000: 301 US districts (3%). Below this entry. $130,000–$140,000: 183 US districts (2%). Below this entry. $140,000–$150,000: 122 US districts (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022

What stands out about North Monterey County 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 North Monterey County Unified

North Monterey County Unified is a small-to-mid-sized school district in California, serving 4,515 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $19,806. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $140,721, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0627590 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in North Monterey County Unified runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 13.5% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (64.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 90% of them.

North Monterey County Unified reports $89.4M in total expenditure on the budget side against $87.5M 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 $18.6M, special-education teacher pay is $1.9M.

How does North Monterey County Unified compare?

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

North Monterey County Unified $140,721
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

North Monterey County Unified pays +15.1% more than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $19,806 vs $25,983

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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Revenue & Expenditure

$87.5M
Total Revenue
$89.4M
Total Expenditure
$29.9M
Instruction Salaries
33% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$18.6M
Regular Program
$1.9M
Special Education
$1.0M
Vocational
$1.5M
Other Programs

Other California Districts

Atwater Elementary
$118,153
4,854 students
Hanford Joint Union High
$107,997
4,141 students
Tehachapi Unified
$99,017
4,134 students
Huntington Beach City Elementary
$135,104
4,900 students
Placer Union High
$111,318
4,128 students
Oakley Union Elementary
$110,827
4,902 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in North Monterey County Unified?

The average teacher salary in North Monterey County Unified is $140,721 (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 North Monterey County Unified teacher pay compare to the California average?

North Monterey County Unified pays 13.5% more than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $140,721.

How does North Monterey County Unified teacher pay compare to the national average?

North Monterey County Unified pays 64.1% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $140,721.

What is the per-pupil spending in North Monterey County Unified?

North Monterey County Unified spends approximately $19,806 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in North Monterey County Unified?

North Monterey County Unified has 4,515 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of North Monterey County Unified's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 33% of North Monterey County Unified's total expenditure of $89.4M (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. North Monterey County 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.