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Palos CCSD 118

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Palos CCSD 118 pays an estimated average teacher salary of $89,731, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$89,731
Est. avg teacher salary
$20,214
Per-pupil spending
2,063
Students enrolled
82nd
Pct. in IL
$89,731

Palos CCSD 118 (Illinois) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $89,731, roughly in line with the Illinois average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,063 students.

  • 82nd percentile for Illinois
  • 74th percentile nationally
  • 31% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +10.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$89,731

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,214

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,063 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

4.0% above Illinois average

Nationally, Palos CCSD 118's estimated average out-pays 74% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the upper half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Palos CCSD 118's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$89,731 Top 26% higher than 74% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Palos CCSD 118 $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 Palos CCSD 118

Palos CCSD 118 is a small school district in Illinois, serving 2,063 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $20,214. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $89,731, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1730600 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Illinois statewide average of $86,298, teacher pay in Palos CCSD 118 runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 4.0% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (4.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Illinois, it pays more than 82% of them.

On the budget side, Palos CCSD 118 reports $41.7M in total expenditure against $41.4M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 31% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does Palos CCSD 118 compare?

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

Palos CCSD 118 $89,731
City of Chicago SD 299 $90,844
Illinois avg $86,298
National avg $85,759

Palos CCSD 118 pays -1.2% less than City of Chicago SD 299 · per-pupil $20,214 vs $25,647

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

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Revenue & Expenditure

$41.4M
Total Revenue
$41.7M
Total Expenditure
$12.9M
Instruction Salaries
31% of total spending

Other Illinois Districts

Murphysboro CUSD 186
$64,980
1,914 students
Homewood SD 153
$77,129
1,913 students
Manteno CUSD 5
$63,325
1,910 students
McHenry CHSD 156
$94,671
2,218 students
Canton Union SD 66
$68,153
2,219 students
Carterville CUSD 5
$63,834
2,220 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Palos CCSD 118?

The average teacher salary in Palos CCSD 118 is $89,731 (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 Palos CCSD 118 teacher pay compare to the Illinois average?

Palos CCSD 118 pays 4.0% more than the Illinois state average of $86,298. The district's average is $89,731.

How does Palos CCSD 118 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Palos CCSD 118 pays 4.6% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $89,731.

What is the per-pupil spending in Palos CCSD 118?

NCES FY2022 data puts Palos CCSD 118's per-student spending at approximately $20,214 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Palos CCSD 118?

Palos CCSD 118 has 2,063 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Palos CCSD 118's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 31% of Palos CCSD 118's total expenditure of $41.7M (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. Palos CCSD 118'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.