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Northshore School District

Estimated average teacher salary of $135,002, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Northshore School District - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$135,002
Est. avg teacher salary
$20,864
Per-pupil spending
22,608
Students enrolled
97th
Pct. in WA
$135,002

Northshore School District (Washington) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $135,002, meaningfully above the Washington average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 22,608 students.

  • 97th percentile for Washington
  • 97th percentile nationally
  • 35% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +21.6% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$135,002

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,864

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

22,608 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

15.0% above Washington average

Nationally, Northshore School District's estimated average out-pays 97% 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.)

Northshore School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$135,002 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Northshore School 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 Northshore School District

  • It ranks in the top 5% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 97% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.

What the Numbers Say About Northshore School District

Northshore School District is a mid-sized school district in Washington, serving 22,608 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $20,864. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $135,002, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 5305910 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Washington statewide average of $117,433, teacher pay in Northshore School District runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 15.0% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (57.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in Washington, it pays more than 97% of them.

On the budget side, Northshore School District reports $471.7M in total expenditure against $467.8M 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 $108.3M, special-education teacher pay is $16.0M.

How does Northshore School District compare?

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

Northshore School District $135,002
Seattle School District No. 1 $133,407
Washington avg $117,433
National avg $85,759

Northshore School District pays +1.2% more than Seattle School District No. 1 · per-pupil $20,864 vs $25,927

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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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.

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Salary-nearest districts to Northshore School District, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$467.8M
Total Revenue
$471.7M
Total Expenditure
$164.2M
Instruction Salaries
35% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$108.3M
Regular Program
$16.0M
Special Education
$5.4M
Vocational
$6.1M
Other Programs

Other Washington Districts

Pasco School District
$118,139
18,538 students
Highline School District
$135,175
18,485 students
Auburn School District
$121,367
17,345 students
Spokane School District
$110,689
28,311 students
Tacoma School District
$121,414
28,676 students
Yakima School District
$112,920
15,997 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Northshore School District?

The average teacher salary in Northshore School District is $135,002 (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 Northshore School District teacher pay compare to the Washington average?

Northshore School District pays 15.0% more than the Washington state average of $117,433. The district's average is $135,002.

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

Northshore School District pays 57.4% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $135,002.

What is the per-pupil spending in Northshore School District?

NCES FY2022 data puts Northshore School District's per-student spending at approximately $20,864 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Northshore School District?

Northshore School District has 22,608 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 35% of Northshore School District's total expenditure of $471.7M (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. Northshore 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.