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School district · Pennsylvania · LEAID 4218990

Philadelphia City SD

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Philadelphia City SD pays an estimated average teacher salary of $74,829, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$74,829
Est. avg teacher salary
$38,325
Per-pupil spending
113,327
Students enrolled
36th
Pct. in PA
$74,829

Philadelphia City SD (Pennsylvania) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $74,829, materially below the Pennsylvania average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 113,327 students.

  • 36th percentile for Pennsylvania
  • 51st percentile nationally
  • 14% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +28.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$74,829

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$38,325

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

113,327 students

Salary vs State Average 88.5%

11.5% below Pennsylvania average

Nationally, Philadelphia City SD's estimated average out-pays 51% 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.)

Philadelphia City SD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$74,829 Top 49% higher than 51% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). Above this entry. $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. Philadelphia City SD $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 stands out about Philadelphia City SD

  • With 113,327 students, it is the 21st-largest school district by enrollment among the 13,138 US districts reporting enrollment data.
  • A district of this scale typically enrolls more students than several entire states' worth of smaller districts combined, which is part of why the per-pupil and per-teacher figures here should be read as an aggregate across many schools rather than a single-campus estimate.
  • Its total annual revenue of $4.49B puts it among just 5 US districts operating a budget of this size or larger, out of the 13,138 districts in the NCES CCD F-33 survey, a scale that brings dedicated budget offices, multi-year capital planning, and district-wide procurement contracts that a small district's single-person business office cannot replicate.
  • Its per-pupil spending of $38,325 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Philadelphia City SD

Philadelphia City SD is a large urban school district in Pennsylvania, serving 113,327 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $38,325. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $74,829, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4218990 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Pennsylvania statewide average of $84,555, teacher pay in Philadelphia City SD runs materially below the state benchmark, a 11.5% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (12.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in Pennsylvania, it pays more than 36% of them.

On the budget side, Philadelphia City SD reports $4343.2M in total expenditure against $4490.0M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 14% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $564.1M, special-education teacher pay is $10.1M.

How does Philadelphia City SD compare?

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

Philadelphia City SD $74,829
Pittsburgh SD $92,742
Pennsylvania avg $84,555
National avg $85,759

Philadelphia City SD pays -19.3% less than Pittsburgh SD · per-pupil $38,325 vs $37,601

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$4490.0M
Total Revenue
$4343.2M
Total Expenditure
$596.3M
Instruction Salaries
14% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$564.1M
Regular Program
$10.1M
Special Education
$2.2M
Vocational
$19.9M
Other Programs

Other Pennsylvania Districts

Central Dauphin SD
$78,140
12,136 students
West Chester Area SD
$85,489
12,080 students
Hazleton Area SD
$84,240
10,500 students
Council Rock SD
$120,256
10,449 students
Lancaster SD
$79,728
10,160 students
Erie City SD
$68,146
10,095 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Philadelphia City SD?

Philadelphia City SD's average teacher salary is $74,829, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Philadelphia City SD teacher pay compare to the Pennsylvania average?

Philadelphia City SD pays 11.5% less than the Pennsylvania state average of $84,555. The district's average is $74,829.

How does Philadelphia City SD teacher pay compare to the national average?

Philadelphia City SD pays 12.7% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $74,829.

What is the per-pupil spending in Philadelphia City SD?

Philadelphia City SD spends approximately $38,325 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Philadelphia City SD?

Philadelphia City SD has 113,327 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 14% of Philadelphia City SD's total expenditure of $4343.2M (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. Philadelphia City SD'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.