School district · Illinois · LEAID 1728980

Northbrook SD 28

Estimated average teacher salary of $163,806, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Northbrook SD 28 — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$163,806
Est. avg teacher salary
$30,411
Per-pupil spending
1,834
Students enrolled
99th
Pct. in IL

Avg Teacher Salary

$163,806

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$30,411

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,834 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

75.9% above Illinois average

What the Numbers Say About Northbrook SD 28

Northbrook SD 28 is a small school district in Illinois, serving 1,834 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $30,411. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $163,806, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1728980 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Illinois statewide average of $93,101, teacher pay in Northbrook SD 28 runs meaningfully above the state benchmark — a 75.9% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (99.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 99% 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, Northbrook SD 28 reports $55.8M in total expenditure against $57.3M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 36% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. 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 Northbrook SD 28 compare?

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

Northbrook SD 28 $163,806
City of Chicago SD 299 $94,360
Illinois avg $93,101
National avg $82,292

Northbrook SD 28 pays +73.6% more than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $30,411 vs $25,647

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$57.3M
Total Revenue
$55.8M
Total Expenditure
$20.0M
Instruction Salaries
36% of total spending

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 Northbrook SD 28?

The estimated average teacher salary in Northbrook SD 28 is $163,806 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.

How does Northbrook SD 28 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

Northbrook SD 28 pays 75.9% more than the Illinois state average of $93,101. The district's estimated average is $163,806.

How does Northbrook SD 28 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Northbrook SD 28 pays 99.1% above the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $163,806.

What is the per-pupil spending in Northbrook SD 28?

Northbrook SD 28 spends approximately $30,411 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Northbrook SD 28?

Northbrook SD 28 has 1,834 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Northbrook SD 28's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 36% of Northbrook SD 28's total expenditure of $55.8M (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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