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School district · California · LEAID 0629940

Pasadena Unified

Estimated average teacher salary of $108,217, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Pasadena Unified - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$108,217
Est. avg teacher salary
$20,321
Per-pupil spending
14,408
Students enrolled
31st
Pct. in CA
$108,217

Pasadena Unified (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $108,217, materially below the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 14,408 students.

  • 31st percentile for California
  • 88th percentile nationally
  • 25% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +24.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$108,217

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,321

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

14,408 students

Salary vs State Average 87.3%

12.7% below California average

Nationally, Pasadena Unified's estimated average out-pays 88% 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.)

Pasadena Unified's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$108,217 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Pasadena Unified $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 Pasadena Unified

Pasadena Unified is a mid-sized school district in California, serving 14,408 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $20,321. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $108,217, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0629940 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in Pasadena Unified runs materially below the state benchmark, a 12.7% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (26.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 31% of them.

Budget figures show Pasadena Unified reporting $292.8M in total expenditure against $332.2M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 25% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $51.4M, special-education teacher pay is $9.3M.

How does Pasadena Unified compare?

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

Pasadena Unified $108,217
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

Pasadena Unified pays -11.4% less than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $20,321 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

$332.2M
Total Revenue
$292.8M
Total Expenditure
$72.7M
Instruction Salaries
25% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$51.4M
Regular Program
$9.3M
Special Education
$1.4M
Vocational
$2.3M
Other Programs

Other California Districts

Napa Valley Unified
$117,090
16,513 students
Salinas Union High
$115,499
16,522 students
Hacienda la Puente Unified
$123,755
16,545 students
Santa Maria-Bonita
$119,531
16,569 students
Rowland Unified
$137,051
12,196 students
Coachella Valley Unified
$144,869
16,625 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Pasadena Unified?

Pasadena Unified's average teacher salary is $108,217, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Pasadena Unified teacher pay compare to the California average?

Pasadena Unified pays 12.7% less than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $108,217.

How does Pasadena Unified teacher pay compare to the national average?

Pasadena Unified pays 26.2% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $108,217.

What is the per-pupil spending in Pasadena Unified?

Per-pupil spending in Pasadena Unified runs approximately $20,321 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Pasadena Unified?

Pasadena Unified has 14,408 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Pasadena Unified's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 25% of Pasadena Unified's total expenditure of $292.8M (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. Pasadena 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.