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School district · Alabama · LEAID 0102700

Phenix City

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Phenix City pays an estimated average teacher salary of $81,634, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$81,634
Est. avg teacher salary
$13,713
Per-pupil spending
7,310
Students enrolled
71st
Pct. in AL
$81,634

Phenix City (Alabama) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $81,634, roughly in line with the Alabama average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 7,310 students.

  • 71st percentile for Alabama
  • 64th percentile nationally
  • 31% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +20.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$81,634

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,713

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

7,310 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

4.1% above Alabama average

Nationally, Phenix City's estimated average out-pays 64% 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.)

Phenix City's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$81,634 Top 36% higher than 64% 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. Phenix City $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $10K-wide band; taller bars hold more US districts. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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

What the Numbers Say About Phenix City

Phenix City is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Alabama, serving 7,310 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $13,713. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $81,634, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0102700 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Alabama statewide average of $78,398, teacher pay in Phenix City runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 4.1% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (4.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in Alabama, it pays more than 71% of them.

On the budget side, Phenix City reports $100.2M in total expenditure against $103.6M 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. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $21.9M, special-education teacher pay is $2.3M.

How does Phenix City compare?

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

Phenix City $81,634
Mobile County $78,822
Alabama avg $78,398
National avg $85,759

Phenix City pays +3.6% more than Mobile County · per-pupil $13,713 vs $13,185

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.

Similar estimated teacher pay

Salary-nearest districts to Phenix City, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Phenix City, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$103.6M
Total Revenue
$100.2M
Total Expenditure
$31.0M
Instruction Salaries
31% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$21.9M
Regular Program
$2.3M
Special Education
$1.3M
Vocational
$1.7M
Other Programs

Other Alabama Districts

Dale County
$72,408
3,241 students
Cullman City
$87,862
3,224 students
Walker County
$74,190
7,201 students
Talladega County
$81,158
7,127 students
Vestavia Hills City
$94,387
7,095 students
Morgan County
$73,102
7,582 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Phenix City?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Phenix City's average teacher salary at $81,634, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Phenix City teacher pay compare to the Alabama average?

Phenix City pays 4.1% more than the Alabama state average of $78,398. The district's average is $81,634.

How does Phenix City teacher pay compare to the national average?

Phenix City pays 4.8% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $81,634.

What is the per-pupil spending in Phenix City?

NCES FY2022 data puts Phenix City's per-student spending at approximately $13,713 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Phenix City?

Phenix City has 7,310 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Phenix City's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 31% of Phenix City's total expenditure of $100.2M (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. Phenix City'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.